Cost Savings with Reusable Packaging
Reusable packaging reduces supply chain costs in a variety of ways:
Standardized designs optimize stacking efficiency, for higher transport and storage space utilization - both empty and filled with product.
Labor efficiencies
Designed to optimize both manual and mechanical handling (i.e. forklifts), reusable packaging reduces the time needed to perform supply chain activities.
Product protection
Sturdy reusable packaging reduces product damage during transit and handling, and ventilation helps keep perishable items fresher.
Safety
Reusable packaging eliminates hazards such as box cutting, staples, exposed nails, or packaging debris that can lead to injuries.
Lower packaging costs
The extended life of reusable packaging (measured in years) results in lower cost per use than single-use packaging.
Reduced packaging waste
Reusables generate less waste than single-use packaging, resulting in lower disposal fees and labor.
Cost Savings News and Resources
All the Right Moves – Aug 2020 Progressive Grocer Article
https://issuu.com/ensembleiq/docs/pg_0820/65
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Reducing Costs with RPCs from IFCO
As a company increases its use of IFCO Reusable Plastic Containers (RPCs), it sees more efficient handling and use of space as well as a reduction in product damage and…
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John Deere Case Study: Tracking Reusables in a Global Assembly Manufacturing Supply Chain
Deere is one of the top 30 manufacturing companies in tonnage of global imports/exports. Because logistics is so critical to the enterprise and because global ambitions included expanding manufacturing to…
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Tri-K Case Study: Reusables Deliver Cost Savings and Improved Sanitation for Personal Care Industry
By supplying product in reusable containers to a customer in the personal care industry, TRI-K Industries demonstrated its leadership and increased its business with the customer. Download the case study…
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Cardinal Health Case Study: Holistic, Innovative Approach Ensures Safe, Efficient, and Sustainable Delivery of Refrigerated Pharmaceuticals
Cardinal Health delivers refrigerated pharmaceuticals to over 24,000 retail chain and independent pharmacies every day. Faced with $4 Million in temperature-related product spoilage annually and the excessive cost and waste…
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Herman Miller Case Study: Exceeding Customer Requirements for Sustainability and Product Integrity with Reusable Packaging
Herman Miller is known for creating innovative and award-winning furniture that contributes to better working environments. Maintaining that reputation requires that the products are delivered to customers in as good…
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Why Reusable Packaging Systems Are Today’s Way To Transport Products (SlideShare)
Global trends and business interests all favor the reuse of transport packaging for the distribution of goods. Learn why these market forces for reusable packaging systems are creating new growth…
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Returnable Packaging Cost Savings Calculator by Amatech
Use this calculator from Amatech to assess how quickly returnable packaging can pay for itself (click to access the calculator on Amatech's website):
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CASE STUDY: iGPS and Magnetic Logistics — When Great Pallets Meet Great Products
Founded in 1972, Ohio-based Magnetic Springs is a family-owned and operated regional producer and distributor of bottled water, coffee, and tea equipment and supplies. As a major manufacturer and distributor…
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RPC Cost Optimization Model from Tosca, Ltd. (Calculator)
This comprehensive analysis pinpoints the areas where Tosca RPCs can improve efficiencies in your supply chain. Access the information on Tosca's website, here.
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CHEP’s Packaging Performance Solutions Deliver $1 Million in Savings, ROI Up to 400% for Consumer Packaged Goods Companies
Chicago, Illinois – November 7, 2016 – During a presentation at PACK EXPO, CHEP’s Ben Eugrin, Director of Supply Chain Solutions, and Mohammad Ansari, Senior Manager of Product Development, outlined…
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