Maximizing the longevity of wooden pallets supports efficient logistics management. While Wooden pallets offer durability and functionality, that depends on a range of factors that determine the lifespan of a wooden pallet. Understanding these details empowers warehouse operators to make strategic decisions for greater cost effectiveness and inventory reliability.
Modern supply chains demand precision, speed, and efficiency to stay competitive. Warehouse managers constantly seek innovative solutions to streamline their operations and reduce unnecessary costs. One major advancement changing the logistics landscape is the way warehouses are investing in pallet tracking technology. This technology provides unprecedented control and visibility
When you think of a pallet, you probably picture a simple, functional slab of wood. While that’s true, they actually pack a surprising number of advantages when compared to plastic or metal alternatives. Let’s pull back the curtain and explore some of the little-known benefits of wooden pallets over
Pallets might seem simple, but in many industries, they’re a facet that requires specific features. Different businesses face unique challenges that any standard pallet just can’t handle. This is why certain industries require custom pallet solutions to deal with tasks like storing irregularly shaped goods or managing heavy loads.
A New Chapter at FALM CEO Christopher Pletcher on Strategic Growth, Industry Partnerships, and the Future of Pallet Brokerage After a major ownership and leadership transition, First Alliance Logistics Management is setting its sights on data-driven service and vendor-focused growth. Christopher Pletcher, the newly appointed CEO and owner of
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Modern-day supply chains require managing pallet returns and maximizing their lifespan through reverse pallet logistics. As businesses focus on sustainability and cost-effectiveness, they see that this is an easy and useful way to mitigate some of these factors. This ultimate guide to reverse pallet logistics explores the ins and
As we move through October 2024 and start looking ahead to 2025, lumber prices remain a hot topic, especially if you’re in construction, manufacturing, or real estate. After the wild price swings during the pandemic, things have calmed down somewhat, but lumber prices are still sensitive to changes in
When it comes to your relationship with your pallet supplier, teamwork makes the dreamwork. Simply put, pallet programs work best through partnerships. It is through trusted relationships that pallet systems thrive. Sometimes, programs billed as pallet “share and reuse” models are just talk if they do not back it
For people who haven’t thought much about AI and its buzz, the ongoing writer’s strike underscores how serious of a disruptor many smart people believe technology might become. “In May, 11,500 members of the Writers Guild of America went on strike, demanding fair wages; better residuals, which have shriveled
No surprise, two of the biggest things to consider when working with a pallet broker are experience and reputation. This lesson was instilled early in the career of Jon Kearney, now director of vendor management at Ongweoweh, a major U.S. pallet broker. On one of his first road trips
