Plastic Pallet Benefits over Wood

Choosing the Right Pallet for the Supply Chain

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…
What Is the Average Pallet Size?

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…
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…
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…
How to Improve Pallet Durability

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…
Best Practices for Automatic Pallet Wrapper Safety

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…
How to Lower Freight Costs

In response to pandemic uncertainty, logistics managers are closely examining how to lower freight costs by increasing efficiency, reducing waste, minimizing risks, and spending smarter. While the pandemic’s long-term impact…
How Strong Are Wood Pallets?

Wood—a fundamental component of nearly every early American industry—has been essential to modern shipping and logistics for decades in the form of wood pallets. But just as the homebuilding and…
Reducing Contamination in the Pharmaceutical Industry: How Simple Changes Can Help

In the pharmaceutical industry, there are two related kinds of damage that can happen to a company: reputational damage and damage to the bottom line. Few things impact both of…
How Contaminated Wood Pallets Are Making Companies Rethink Their Pallet Material

The beginning of the COVID pandemic saw businesses around the world reevaluate supply chains for safety and look at every surface with new scrutiny. But one piece of equipment had…