Friday, January 4, 2008

Emerging Trends in Logistical Packaging: Pallet Pools



What is pallet pooling all about?

Renting system - Pallet operator delivers pallets according to orders to the customer. The customer use the pallets to pack and carry their product and transport the product that is securely packaged to their own customers. The customer will then informs the pallet operator when and where pallets have been shipped. The pallet operator arranges to collect the pallets when empty. Once returned to the depot the pallets are inspected and repaired if necessary before starting the cycle again.

Advantages of Pallet Pooling:
  • Relatively cheap
  • Pallets can be re-used and refurbished many times
  • Requires minimal administration
  • Reduce number of inventory

Disadvantages of Pallet Pooling:

  • Might be prone to theft and unreliable customers
  • Difficulties in tracking and tracing



Reference :
http://www.palletlink.co.uk/pallets/pallet-pools/

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