Long before warehouses and the loading and unloading docks we recognize today, American transporting and delivering products used to look completely different. Today, our storage and transportation system is a calculated science that takes price, location, customer service, and other significant factors into consideration. Industrial operations had much more
When manufacturers pay to acquire recycled pallets or build new ones, size is a crucial consideration. The size of a pallet will affect the availability, price, and building process of these containers for businesses. As a reference point, the Grocery Manufacturers Association, or GMA, has determined that the standard
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As we continue to navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic, our supply chains have been put to the test. Pallet buyers and managers, like other supply chain professionals, have dealt with unprecedented prices and shortages. Here are some of the things we are monitoring. What is going on with pallet
As different factors such as price, demand, and sustainability fluctuate within the pallet market, pallet users are consistently asking how they can use the most cost-effective and reliable materials. The two most common materials that manufacturers use to build pallets for businesses are wood and plastic. While wooden pallets
The Consumer Brands Association, previously known as the GMA or Grocery Manufacturers Association, recommends 48×40 as the preferred pallet size for distribution. While most businesses and vendors recognize 48×40 pallets as a highly popular pallet size, few companies realize how many mandates require industries to use 48×40 pallets. In
While the labor market remains challenging for manufacturing companies, filling jobs that require heavy and/or repetitive lifting poses particular difficulties. It is hard to find and retain employees willing to do the hard work required in demanding sectors such as pallet manufacturing and recycling. The good news, however, is
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As you reach up to the supermarket shelf, have you ever thought about the number of “touches” or handlings involved in getting your favorite products from the production plant in another part of the country all the way to your shopping cart? It might startle you to realize that
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When pallet providers manufacture pallets, they will often provide various hardwood and softwood materials to choose from. Although some may not understand how different species factor into pallet function and price, hardwood and softwood species can affect the use and specifications of pallets. To learn more about the properties
One of the largest growing trends in the pallet industry is the use of recycled wooden pallets. In fact, over a thousand US pallet companies recycle pallets. Recycled pallets have gained popularity for a variety of reasons. With sustainability at the forefront of many supplier models and the increasing
All suppliers must decide between building new or recycled pallets. Each of these pallet types comes with different manufacturing processes. While new pallets are incredibly capital intensive—with more significant investments requiring businesses to quickly pay the cost of lumber—recycled pallets are highly labor-intensive with more necessary hands-on refurbishing techniques.
