Reusables Basics
Do You Have What it Takes to Make the Switch to Reusable Shipping Containers?
Here are some key characteristics of businesses that are well-suited for reusable transport packaging:
- Large Consistent Volume – Enough volume to justify purchasing containers, with minimal seasonal fluctuations or changes in quantity, specifications, or routes.
- High Velocity – Quick turnaround of containers can maximize benefits and speed up the payback period.
- Localized - “Milk runs” (small, daily truck routes) and consolidation centers (loading docks used to sort, clean and stage reusable packaging) can cut costs and save money.
- Dedicated Fleet/Closed-Loop - Reusable transport packaging works best in a closed- or managed open-loop shipping system. Once packages are shipped to a final destination and contents are removed, the empty reusable containers are collected and returned without a great deal of time or cost
- Cooperation - Clients and suppliers are open to operational changes.
The resources provided on this site can help you determine if reusable transport packaging makes sense for your company. Download Reusables 101 for more information and 102 for real-world cost comparison models to help you make an informed decision.
If you’d like to take the next step in evaluating reusables for your organization, please complete this questionnaire and return it to us at Partnership@StopWaste.Org. We will follow up with you and use the information to solicit responses from solutions providers on your behalf.
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