Pallet Pooling

How Nearshoring is Revolutionizing Supply Chains

Key Takeaways: How Nearshoring is Revolutionizing Supply Chains The global supply chain has seen significant changes in recent years. The “just-in-time” model, known for its razor-thin inventory levels and lightning-fast…
How Does Pallet Pooling Work?

Pallet pooling allows multiple companies to share reusable pallets. A provider rents out pallets to businesses, which use them for shipping and return them after use. The provider inspects, repairs,…
Recovering Pooled Pallets For a Sustainable Supply Chain

Pallets are the unsung heroes of the supply chain. These sturdy platforms move your products across continents but rarely get the spotlight. In the fast-paced world of supply chains, pallets…
The History Of Pallet Pooling And Its Impact On The Supply Chain

Today it’s hard to imagine a world without shipping pallets, which carry countless tons of products and materials across America and around the world 24 hours a day, seven days…
The Impact of Surging Wood Prices on Supply Chain Costs

The pandemic-related surge in wood prices has had a dramatic impact on the economy. The surge helped trigger massive price hikes in the housing market and came to symbolize the rampant inflation many economists feared would accompany an economic recovery. It has also driven up some supply chain costs to unprecedented levels. The surge in…
Minimizing Supply Chain Risks

The outlook for the economy looks rosy, fueled by increasing vaccine rollouts and the reopening of communities and businesses. Even the much publicized labor shortage may be a sign of recovery from the pandemic, as many workers leave…
Costco Supports Plastic Pallets – And for Good Reason

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…
The Impact of Reusable Packaging and Shipping Platforms

By now, most of us are accustomed to the habit of dropping a plastic water bottle or food container into a recycling bin instead of a trash can. But as…
How to Simplify Pallet Sorting and Handling

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…
Implementing Continuous Improvement in the Supply Chain

Throughout the Industrial Age businesses have looked for continuous improvement in the supply chain. Managers sought ways to streamline operations and eliminate waste by establishing working protocols, leveraging new technology,…