At the Auto Logistics Global Conference later on this month,
I am inviting the automotive industry to explore the potential benefits one
trip returnable packaging can bring to their supply chain.
One of the biggest issues I have with the industry is the
reluctance to take an in-depth look at the possibilities of plastic returnable
packaging and pooling companies. This is a point I have made numerous times in
previous blog posts and one that I would like to highlight again in the run up
to the conference in Detroit.
In a globally competitive industry which is constantly
looking to drive up profit and reduce costs, investment can be a contentious
issue as the focus is on ROI, ROI, ROI. This is why sometimes it is easier for
manufacturers to stick to what they know and attempt to cope with the issues
they encounter with the tools they have at their disposal.
In order to experience the benefits of returnable packaging
coupled with a pooling company there is no investment needed. Using the Macro Plastics’ ISO Bin to transport components and parts on a global scale on a one
trip basis, the OEM or tier supplier is only charged for the rental of the bin
and the outbound journey. There is no charge for the inbound journey as the
pooling company is able to use the bin for another client. Therefore, there is
no need to worry about the ROI as no upfront investment is required, you simply
pay for the service that is provided.
The cost savings compared to the expendable packaging
currently used or owning returnable packaging solutions is significant. In
addition to the cost savings mentioned above, the ISO Bin provides the best
pack density on the market which further reduces costs as you are able to move
higher quantities using fewer bins.
Ask yourself what challenges you are currently encountering
in the supply chain; how do you plan to address these? Can your current packaging
solution help you?
Then look at the challenges you see on the horizon and are
your current packaging solutions able to cater for the challenges ahead?
Using a pooling company in conjunction with ISO Bin is a
global first that delivers results both today and tomorrow.
