Is opportunistic reuse of transport packaging a good thing or not, one reader asked me last week. To take a step back, opportunistic reuse of packaging is simply the taking advantage of on-hand accumulated empty packaging for reuse. Whether dunnage, pallets or containers, on-hand packaging can sometimes fit the bill for reuse. Furthermore, … [Read more...]
AIAG Pallet and Lid Survey Reveals Opportunity for Improvement
July 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Why is it that the words "pallets" and "problems" are so often found in the same sentence? According to at least one comment from last November's AIAG Call to Action, the analogy fits in the automotive supply chain as well, saying that the challenge of managing reusable pallets and lids is not just a "pain point" but an "eternal struggle." That … [Read more...]
