The disruptions to the global supply chain, worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic, remain front-of-mind for many. Despite the easing of pandemic-related restrictions, some say that supply chain headaches will continue into the second half of 2022, or beyond. Manufacturers and logistics companies are continually looking for ways to streamline their processes and move products through…
Moving and stacking pallets is a meticulous process that involves specific OSHA regulations, but this process can pose occasional difficulties for both workers and equipment – because not all pallets are the same. With a wide variety of pallet styles and nonstandard sizes available, newcomers to the supply chain industry may wonder: “What is the…
Costco is a leading advocate for sustainability in the supply chain. This is why their decision to be the first to announce the migration of their supply chain from wood to plastic pallets makes perfect sense. Costco’s plan is to complete by the end of 2021, which makes them the first retailer in the world…
Warehouse managers often view pallet sorting and handling as wasted time. While shipping platforms are necessary tools, they also require maintenance and storage. And the more time warehouse workers spend handling and storing empty pallets, the less time they can dedicate to essential tasks like managing inventory, receiving orders, and loading shipments. By simplifying pallet…
We’re all familiar with the scene: broken wood block pallets piled against a warehouse wall. Wood pallets like these have served their useful lifespan of around 15 to 20 trips across the supply chain and are often bound for the local landfill—or perhaps a good bonfire. On average, once every three to four trips through…
If your facility invested in an automatic pallet wrapper, then you’re likely already experiencing total cost of business (TCOB) reductions. Consider the efficiency gains in sheer productivity. Remember when one warehouse worker would wrap maybe thirty pallets over the course of an entire workday? Entry model turntable wrappers can wrap as many in one hour,…