IPP introduces an app allowing reporting of out-of-network pallets with the aim of reducing pallet loss.
IPP is actively promoting the significance of keeping pallets within its pool, as the loss or presence of out-of-network pallets has a considerable effect on the carbon footprint of the pallet pooler and its customers.
As one of Europe’s leading providers of sustainable wooden pallet pooling, the company has launched a campaign to enhance awareness among customers and retailers about the value of pallet recovery. This initiative aims to improve recovery rates in the UK, ultimately contributing to the optimization of supply chain efficiencies and support for the circular economy by returning pallets to the IPP pool.
By losing a pallet from IPP’s pool, sustainability is compromised, as replacing it necessitates the use of fresh timber. Conversely, the return of pallets to the pool enhances supply chain efficiencies and bolsters sustainability efforts.
App launched for reporting out-of-network pallets
To fulfill its sustainability aspirations and reduce its carbon footprint while aligning with the sustainability targets of its customers in the UK and Europe, IPP has initiated a drive for change. As part of this effort, the company has developed a custom app that allows reporting of out-of-network pallets.
Shelley Harris, the commercial director of IPP, emphasized, “The success of a sustainable and efficient pool depends on making sure pallets stay in our pool and are used in an optimal way. Lost pallets undermine the circular pooling system; for example, if they are used to store overstock in a warehouse or if their whereabouts are unknown due to poor data management, the efficiency and sustainability of the pooling system are jeopardized.”
Pallets play a crucial role in supply chains, and the absence of pallets affects all stakeholders involved, from producers to retailers and ultimately impacting consumers when their products fail to reach store shelves.
Therefore, IPP urges all customers, retailers, and stakeholders using their pooling system to ensure the prompt return of pallets after usage. This practice ensures that the pooling system remains efficient and sustainable, benefiting all participants in the supply chain.
IPP, a division of the Faber Group, operates across Europe, providing reusable pallet and box pooling services for fast-moving consumer goods and industrial supply chains. Their pay-per-use model prioritizes ownership and sustainability.
To report an out-of-network pallet go to ipp-pooling.com/en/request-
The importance of preventing pallet loss
The prevention of pallet loss or theft is crucial to pallet pooling optimization and sustainability aspirations. When pallets go missing or end up outside the designated network, it leads to the use of additional resources, such as fresh timber, to replace the lost pallets. This not only adds unnecessary costs but also negatively impacts the carbon footprint of the pallet pooler and its customers. In contrast, maintaining a closed-loop system and ensuring the return of pallets to the pooling system enhances supply chain efficiencies, reduces waste, and supports the circular economy.
By emphasizing the importance of pallet recovery and highlighting the environmental and economic consequences of pallet loss, IPP aims to raise awareness and encourage active participation in pallet return, ultimately driving sustainability and optimizing the pooling system.