Packaging plays a vital role in your parts production. And while the role of packaging is multi-faceted, it no more important purpose than protecting your goods and making sure they reach the end user in perfect condition. Packaging is used to … [Read more...] about OEM Parts Packaging Best Practices
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Are Tracking Challenges Constraining the Reusables Blastoff?
Present Approaches to Reusable Packaging Management Constrain Expansion in Some Applications If you come to a fork in the road, Yogi Berra once said, “take it.” In a nutshell, that is where some reusable pallet and container applications find … [Read more...] about Are Tracking Challenges Constraining the Reusables Blastoff?
Enduring Standard – EUR Pallet Celebrates 50 Years
This story appeared in June 2011 The standardised European EUR pallet, a well-known and integral part of the international logistics and goods distribution system, celebrated its 50th anniversary on Wednesday 11 May during the Transport Logistic … [Read more...] about Enduring Standard – EUR Pallet Celebrates 50 Years
Protecting the ROI of Reusable Packaging Solutions
When there is a lack of visibility and management, reusable packaging can’t deliver on ROI commitments. A managed reusable packaging solution will reduce wasted costs — such as packaging loss, misplacement, mishandling, unnecessary transportation, … [Read more...] about Protecting the ROI of Reusable Packaging Solutions
Plastic Pallets for Export
Plastic pallets valued for export: no ISPM-15 worries, lightweight, and more. Are you considering plastic export pallets? One important benefit of plastic pallets for export is that they do not require special treatments as would solid … [Read more...] about Plastic Pallets for Export
A History of Pallets During World War 2: A Call to Action
While the techniques of palletized handling had begun to take shape with the evolution of pallets during the 1920s and 1930s, the practice was not yet widely used in commerce. There had been little impetus for more widespread introduction of … [Read more...] about A History of Pallets During World War 2: A Call to Action
Reusable Sleeve Pack System for Global Shipment of High-Performance Pumps
Multi-material Repeat Use Pallet System Provides the Highest Level of Protection for EBARA’s High-Performance Pumps Shipped around the Globe. DS Smith’s optimised transit packaging solution utilised a material-neutral approach to develop a heavy … [Read more...] about Reusable Sleeve Pack System for Global Shipment of High-Performance Pumps
The Pallet Stops There, The Cost Stops Here
"Why can't we just all get along?" Jack Nicholson asked the Martian invaders in his role of U.S. President in the 1996 movie Mars Attacks! That was just before he got zapped. When it comes to reusable transport packaging, the good news is that we … [Read more...] about The Pallet Stops There, The Cost Stops Here
Pallet Pools Offer Public Warehouses New Service Opportunities (Historic Reprint)
from D & W, January 1945 www.packagingrevolution.net is pleased to present another key article from the formative years of palletization. After the war, between one and three million surplus pallets may be disposed of by the government. … [Read more...] about Pallet Pools Offer Public Warehouses New Service Opportunities (Historic Reprint)
The Basics of Reusable Packaging
Reusable packaging is an approach that is yet to reach its full potential. Reusable or returnable packaging can be redeployed many times, offering significant benefits in terms of sustainability, productivity, food safety and more. Perched to help … [Read more...] about The Basics of Reusable Packaging