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
Subaru Case Study: Reaching New Cost and Environmental Goals with Reusables
Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA) had an 89% usage rate of reusable packaging for North American supplier direct delivered parts. However, SIA set a challenge to increase that number to…
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All the Right Moves – Aug 2020 Progressive Grocer Article
https://issuu.com/ensembleiq/docs/pg_0820/65
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Tesla Motors & Veritable Vegetable Reusable Packaging Case Study (Video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwgAQ29jLWM
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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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Craemer Plastic Pallets offer outstanding performance and potential pallet cost savings of up to 75% per trip
Craemer plastic pallets are now quality-tested by the established US material handling testing facilities at Virginia Tech. Two different plastic pallet types were selected from the enterprise’s product portfolio for…
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Driving Down Costs and Eliminating Paper Dust with Reusable Packaging (SlideShare)
Technology Container Corp. (TCC) shows how to identify Cost Saving, Reusable Packaging Opportunities within an organization. Reusable Packaging made from plastic resin does not particulate like paper corrugated. Industries like…
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Financial Considerations for Reusable Packaging (Video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1vZ13bEoPw
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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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