While hurdles to implementing RFID in reusable transport packaging still exist, the ongoing development of standards, emerging regulatory requirements, increasing awareness and quantification of risk exposure as well as a growing awareness of the opportunities created by intelligent reusables all continue to build the case for the adoption of … [Read more...]
ORBIS REUSABLE PACKAGING MANAGEMENT Enhances Its SmartTrak™ Asset Tracking Software
November 28, 2012 by Leave a Comment
ORBIS RPM collaborates with Today IT to customize and deploy software that offers visibility of packaging throughout the global supply chain ORBIS Reusable Packaging Management (RPM) is part of ORBIS Corporation, North America’s leading manufacturer of sustainable reusable packaging and an expert in supply chain optimization. ORBIS RPM … [Read more...]
RPA Reaches Out with Individual End User Membership Pass Program
October 12, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The RPA has announced a new program that will give end users of reusable packaging exposure to its programs. RPA's new Individual End User Membership Pass Program enables all regular RPA members to provide complementary Individual End User Memberships based on their membership tier: > $20 million: 10 comps $10-$20 million: 6 comps < $10 … [Read more...]
Alpha Baking Pilots Asset Tracking with the Kennedy Group and Orbis Corporation
September 26, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Bakery tray loss is a serious challenge to many, if not most bakeries. A key step to reducing tray loss is through more effective management, and Alpha Baking is looking to do just that. Alpha Baking, a national distributor of fresh and frozen breads, rolls and buns with four plants and multiple depots across the United States, is testing a … [Read more...]
Smart Containers Help Prevent Loss or Theft
January 1, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Is Big Brother watching your empties? When King Mountain launches its new recycling program this month, it will be utilizing RFID tagged bins that the city says will allow it to track participation, as well as to find lost or stolen containers . Read more about smart recycling containers at About.com. … [Read more...]
