RPM – ORBIS will feature its reusable packaging management service at Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Global Conference.>
OCONOMOWOC, Wis. — September 10, 2024 — ORBIS® Corporation, a global leader in reusable packaging solutions, will be showcasing its innovative Reusable Packaging Management (RPM) service at the Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Global Conference held September 24-26 at The Henry Hotel in Dearborn, Mich. RPM sorts, inspects, cleans, refurbishes and repairs all types of reusable packaging, from containers to dunnage to metal racks to pallets.It combines packaging management, asset management and packaging analytics to enhance customers’ packaging investment returns and supply chain efficiency, allowing customers to concentrate on their core business.
“We’re excited for the opportunity to connect with our customers right in the heart of the automotive industry,” said Scott Krebs, senior director, RPM Services. “As a leader in reusable packaging management systems, ORBIS is committed to driving innovation and sustainability in the industry. Our solutions not only reduce environmental impact but also deliver significant cost savings and operational efficiencies for our clients. We have a great story to tell about how RPM helps champion a circular economy and sets a new standard for responsible business practices.”
RPM: Optimizing customers’ reusable packaging across multiple industries
RPM encompasses overseeing the lifecycle of packaging materials designed for multiple uses such as inventory, optimizing usage and ensuring the efficient return and reuse of packaging items like containers, totes and pallets. The service combines expertise, data-driven insights and sustainability efforts to optimize its customers’ reusable packaging across a variety of industries.
Key benefits of the service include:
- Inventory Management. Keeping track of reusable packaging items to ensure they are available when needed and in good condition.
- Cost Optimization. Reducing packaging costs by minimizing the need for new materials and maximizing the lifespan of existing ones.
- Efficiency. Streamlining the return and reuse process to avoid delays and improve overall supply chain efficiency
- Sustainability. Reducing environmental impact by decreasing waste and conserving resources.
Speak with subject matter experts
Scott Krebs and his team, who offer a combined several decades of firsthand automotive and packaging industry insight, will be on hand at Booth #18. They are delighted to offer more context on the service and its role in supply chain management.
See the full overview of ORBIS Corporation’s reusable packaging systems.
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Rick LeBlanc, EMBA, is the founder and editor of Reusable Packaging News (subscribe to the free newsletter) and editor of Western Pallet Magazine. A supply chain journalist with more than 30 years of experience, he specializes in pallets, reusable packaging, material handling and related operations. Rick is co-author of Pallets: A North American Perspective and Pallets & Progress: A Collected History of Pallets and Palletized Handling 1922–1945. He is also an advisory board member of the Virginia Tech Center for Packaging and Unit Load Design. Read Rick’s full bio.
