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The Importance of Repeated Reuse
The fact that reusable packaging can be reused on multiple occasions is not in itself a compelling argument, however – an understanding well known by industry providers. The possibility of reuse is no more convincing than the argument that ocean plastic is recyclable. Recyclable plastic is still in the ocean, strangling turtles and being ingested by fish, as too many photos graphically display. The value of reusables, at risk of stating the obvious, is in their repeated reuse. Steps to ensure successful reuse and end of life recycling help differentiate reusable plastic pallets and containers from the supermarket plastic trash generation that is currently in the crosshairs of UK lawmakers. Successful asset management is crucial.
Plastic reusable packaging provides important contributions to sustainable, cost-effective supply chains. Pressure from the current plastic backlash should give providers and users pause to ensure that their plastic packaging is long lasting and well managed so that it stays in service and is not swept up in illicit back-alley grinding schemes or otherwise lost from useful service.
Through demonstrated successful reuse, the reusable packaging industry clearly distances itself from the current backlash. Given our current environmental concerns, reusable packaging is more important than ever. With plastic squarely in the glare of public scrutiny, we are afforded the opportunity to explain how reusable packaging is different than the disposable plastic currently dominating the headlines, and as such, promote its use in support of sustainability.
intercontinental flows for Ford of Europe by 2021, IsoBin movements are expected to reach around 185,000 per year worldwide. CHEP’s Share and Reuse model of Circular Economy leverages assets across industries and supply chains to provide a first-class alternative to disposable packaging. The IsoBins are owned by CHEP and are fully maintained by CHEP. The broad spectrum of parts to be transported are mainly large, high-quality parts such as gears, catalytic converters and wiring harnesses. This allows Ford to not tie up capital for their own containers and to achieve significant savings by working with CHEP.
“Intercontinental shipments are part of our daily incoming flows,” comments Kuly Malka, Chief Engineer, Material Flow & Packaging Engineering, Ford of Europe. “There is a high risk associated with individual, global flows of goods. Not only are we talking about the high in-transit value associated with a difficult-to-access supply chain, but also the risk of damaged parts due to poor packaging. The cost of subsequent deliveries and eventual freight incidents can severely affect the assembly plans and the result. CHEP not only takes over the ownership risk of the containers, but also manages them through its proven asset control systems. It gives me and the team peace of mind that we focus on what we do best – build cars!”
“An efficient and cost effective supply chain is a clear competitive advantage,” adds Murray Gilder, vice president of Automotive and Industrial Solutions EMEA at CHEP. “By outsourcing the entire packaging management process and sharing reusable packaging within
“There is a high risk associated with individual, global flows of goods. Not only are we talking about the high in-transit value associated with a difficult-to-access supply chain, but also the risk of damaged parts due to poor packaging. The cost of subsequent deliveries and eventual freight incidents can severely affect the assembly plans and the result."
our worldwide network, global supply chain companies save time, money, and the expense of managing one-way packaging or their own pool of containers. We are delighted that our unique sharing concept has once again been honored by the Automotive Global Awards this year.”