Forget pallets at your peril when designing automated systems. Better performance and substantial cost savings can be achieved through integrated design. Ralph Rupert, manager of unit load technology for Millwood Inc., spoke on the topic, ‘Pallet … [Read more...] about Pallets an Integral Component of Automated Material Handling Systems
Reducing Reusable Packaging Losses Using Smart Logistics
'Why is a beer truck here to pick up our old computers?' and other reports from the frontline. ReturnCenter offers tips for efficient reverse logistics of reusable packaging. Shawn Stockman, director of business solutions for … [Read more...] about Reducing Reusable Packaging Losses Using Smart Logistics
Sustainable Packaging Alternative for Meal Kit, Refrigerated Product Delivery
Only four years ago TemperPack was a garage business founded by three young friends. They were focused on developing a ‘green’ alternative to Styrofoam and quickly latched onto the meal kit industry as it began taking off. TemperPack, which … [Read more...] about Sustainable Packaging Alternative for Meal Kit, Refrigerated Product Delivery
Corrugated Plastic Cartons Drive Down Packaging Costs
The reuse of corrugated plastic boxes makes sense where the regular return of corrugated boxes is feasible. Payback typically in the first year if corrugated plastic containers are used once per month. Fred Dowd, president of … [Read more...] about Corrugated Plastic Cartons Drive Down Packaging Costs
How Reusable Packaging Helps Optimize E-Commerce
Reusable packaging can play a major role in e-commerce and omnichannel fulfillment. It is important to look ahead and consider flexible solutions that can continue to add value even as your approach to fulfillment evolves. E-Commerce Is … [Read more...] about How Reusable Packaging Helps Optimize E-Commerce
Reusables Drive the Trifecta of Benefits for Sustainability, Says RPA’s Tim Debus
Reusable packaging offers sustainability benefits and supports the circular economy; e-commerce is an exciting new frontier Tim Debus, President and CEO of the Reusable Packaging Association (RPA), gave a presentation on the topic, … [Read more...] about Reusables Drive the Trifecta of Benefits for Sustainability, Says RPA’s Tim Debus
Returnable Packaging and Automation
Best practices for integrating reusable packaging with automated manufacturing and storage systems. Industry insider emphasizes the importance of a direct line of communication between the automation supplier and the reusable packaging … [Read more...] about Returnable Packaging and Automation
ORBIS Explores the Benefits of Plastic Pallets for Food Processing Applications
ORBIS reps promote benefits of plastic pallets from a food industry perspective at Promat 2017, including hygiene, automation compatibility and more. Two representatives of ORBIS Corporation, which manufactures reusable plastic packaging, … [Read more...] about ORBIS Explores the Benefits of Plastic Pallets for Food Processing Applications
Trends Impacting IBC Design and Pooling
Intermediate bulk container (IBC) manufacturers and poolers are seeing new trends driven primarily from manufacturing competition and developments affecting the industries they serve. Packaging Revolution recently spoke with Justin Bean, a Business … [Read more...] about Trends Impacting IBC Design and Pooling