The myth that the automotive industry can’t standardise
packaging on a global scale is an issue that is quite irritating.
We as an industry, in terms of automotive manufacturers and
in supply chain and logistics, are increasingly talking about the shift towards
global manufacturing. So how can some people still not entertain the idea of a
returnable packaging solution that is standardised?
A manufacturing process that spans continents taking place
in numerous countries which is growing is going to require more parts more
often covering thousands of miles in various forms of transportation. So why
not have packaging that complies with all guidelines, is suitable for all forms
of transport and delivers on cost, efficiency and quality.
But then here is my point – so many of you are unaware of
the opportunity in returnable packaging being charged on a one trip only basis
across continents. Has the automotive industry turned a blind eye to the ISOBin solution and how this can be the FIRST EVER standardised packaging
solution?
ISO Bin is tailored to the ISO Sea Container to optimise
capacity for goods to be shipped globally. The ISO Bin cubes out to 97.2% of
the containers – so this is a packaging solution for the only globally
standardised shipping containers that are the market leaders in terms of
optimisation.
With this in mind – are we really that far away from a
standardised returnable packaging solution? Are we that far away from the
automotive industry realising that with production growing and the shift to
global manufacturing models, that not only require returnable packaging and not
expendables but also a standard solution that can be used across their supply
chain?
At Macro Plastics with the ISO Bin we could have the first
ever recognised standard packaging that delivers on all requirements of a
modern day returnable packaging solution.
All of this has stemmed through a detailed design process
ensuring that all manner of requirements from cost efficiencies to
environmental issues and it has led to a quality returnable solution. If you
are shipping in cardboard then the content have to unpacked and then
transported to the line, these are unnecessary handling processes when the ISO
is able to go straight to the assembly line.
The ISO Bin is one quick fix that can be shipped globally,
is the best on the market in terms of space utilisation helping you to ship
more and reduce costs. This is an environmentally friendly solution that can be
leased to help reduce shipping costs and is available as a one-way rental,
further reducing costs and driving up efficiency and quality standards.
So with all of these factors, why is the automotive industry
yet to have a standardised returnable packaging solution that produces results
for them?
