In the modern supply chain, there is a huge potential for the use of smart pallets – Internet of Things (IoT) technology enabled wood pallets that are capable of transmitting valuable data. Already, some pallets carry sensors that can not only aid in geo-location but also track other environmental conditions or events including temperature, humidity, […]
While the cost of repairing a wood pallet or replacing it is obvious, there are hidden costs to damaged pallets as well. When companies perform a root cause analysis to identify the source of a problem, they often trace back issues such as workers comp. claims, product or equipment damage, and production disruptions to damaged […]
When effectively executed, pallet pooling is an approach to pallet management that can help promote pallet reuse and help save money for pallet users. It is also an environmental best practice that too often flies under the radar. That is rapidly changing, however, as pallet pooling providers are increasingly recognized as successful circular economy solutions. […]
COVID-19, Supply Chain Trends, and Pallet Selection-What’s Important Now! The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted supply chains and consumer behaviors worldwide. It has heightened the awareness of sanitation and is accelerating shifts involving shopper format preference and palletized handling automation. Here are three changes to consider from the pallet usage perspective. Sanitized Wood Pallets In the […]
Pallet Recycling Equipment Trends As the recycled pallet sector continues to evolve, it finds itself facing new challenges such as the deterioration of pallet pool quality, the need for higher throughput, and labor availability constraints. Increasingly, however, creative machinery providers are helping recycled pallet business operators to clear these hurdles and others. Here is what’s […]
Pallets and the Power of the Cube Space, as the original Star Trek series noted, is the final frontier. And space can be a vexing constraint for supply chain professionals at every stage of physical distribution. Operators must make the most of space in the warehouse and space in transport. The same concern holds true […]
ERP Solutions Help Pallet Companies Evolve Products and technologies come and go; it’s the relentless march of progress. Think about products like the Sony Walkman or the VHS player. Wildly successful for a moment in history, but ultimately, each one was replaced by a better mousetrap (so far). Then we have the enduring wooden pallet. […]
Warehouse Automation and the Wood Pallet The wood pallet is a proven workhorse of material handling; it has meshed seamlessly with material handling equipment for decades. However, the fulfillment market is changing, and the rise of ecommerce has driven the need for more inventory positioned in distribution facilities closer to customers. This strategy allows for […]
The Dynamic Warehouse Duo It seems like the pallet and the forklift have always been part of shipping and logistics in the modern world. For 70 years, this dynamic duo has delivered the goods for a growing global economy. While they have served us faithfully, changes in technology are coming fast. The forklift is no […]
Innovation during Crisis: Wood Pallets and Packaging during WW2 During the COVID-19 pandemic, we have witnessed firsthand how the urgency for supplies and equipment has led to desperate measures and innovation. We are reminded of the old saying, “necessity is the mother of invention”. The world faced another grave crisis during World War ll. With […]
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