There are many different names for it – returnable, reusable, sustainable, etc. – but whatever you refer to it as, reusable packaging is simply a superior way to protect your products and eliminate costs all around the supply chain within your company. It has durability and will last longer than cardboard. Depending on the care and use, customers can expect 100 uses out of a reusable container. These sustainable shipping options come in the form of trays, containers, pallets, cases, and more. Corrugated plastic has payoffs that cardboard just can’t beat: Tear resistant Easily takes place of cardboard expendable packaging Easy to score, fold, drill and stitch Fits right where cardboard containers have been used Resilient to impact and breakage Comes in a variety of in-stock colors Corrugated plastic serves as a middle ground between cardboard and wood in your packaging systems. Corrugated plastic can outperform traditional cardboard packaging. More cost effective on a cost-per-trip basis, studies have shown manufacturers…

Cardboard boxes were invented in 1890 by Robert Gair. Other key inventions in 1890 include the smoke detector, tabulating machine, and the Babcock test. While all of these inventions are still used today, they are almost unrecognizable from their 19th Century counterparts except for the cardboard box. Even though cardboard boxes were a staple for over 100 years, environmental issues of modern times are becoming more and more of a hot topic. Over 100 billion cardboard boxes are produced in the US every year. Factoring in that 1 tree will produce about 150 boxes, we’re looking at just over 660 million trees being cut down every year to support American commerce. In addition, even recycling boxes require half the time and energy required to make a brand new box, which makes recycling cardboard in bulk a time-consuming and inefficient band-aid on a more severe problem. The number is only expected to grow as online shopping continues to surge and e-commerce…

Profit Margin Evaluation When was the last time your company evaluated its packaging costs? Or are you currently seeking a new way to save some money on the packaging stage of your supply chain? Now may be the perfect time to look into new implementations. This is a very interesting time period in the history of logistical packaging. As logistical systems evolve and become better organized, they create new opportunities for using packaging innovations to add value and minimize cost across a supply chain. Reusable packaging is one of those innovations, and is becoming the most cost-effective choice for an increasing number of applications. Purchasing managers are reducing costs by conducting value analyses of materials to minimize the overall costs. Implementing environmental considerations into key material management decisions can help improve operating efficiency. By taking a strategic approach to purchasing by implementing reusable packaging, some companies mare significantly improving both their environmental profile and profit margins. Disposal costs alone could be…