Western Pallet Magazine Demember 2019 | Page 28

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News Briefs

Confluence Of AI On The Edge And Computer Vision In The Wood Pallets Industry

"Through well-trained computer vision models, the unique grain patterns of each pallet can be identified at birth, and this identity can be managed as the pallet flows through its life cycle. Changes to the wood patterns and structure can be tracked as the pallet is damaged and repaired as it cycles through the supply chain. Computer vision will not only allow tracking of pallets by just images, but it will also give insights into pallet strength and durability.” Read more.

Top Five Pallet Company Websites for 2019

Pallet Enterprise has selected the top five U.S. pallet industry websites for 2019 based on four major criteria. This analysis included both small and large companies in the pallet manufacturing, repair and brokering sectors. The aim of this recognition is to encourage better industry design and marketing. The analysis focuses on the company website and not their social media presence or email/text marketing. Read more.

Reusable Asset Tracking Technologies Panel: It Takes a Village

The future is at hand for affordable, effective tracking of pallets and other reusable packaging assets, according to participants of an expert panel at PACK EXPO Las Vegas. Read more.

Knowing and Controlling Costs A Key for Trucking Operations

U.S. Lumber Industry Sues to Hike Duties on Canadian Imports

Some Good, Some Bad: Wood Residuals Research Identifies Trends

Western Pallet Advertising Sponsors

Advance Lumber

Corali - USA

Go Fast Manufacturing

Weaver Wood, LLC

North American Forest Products

Northwest Hardwoods

Pallet Machinery Group

PRS

Seneca Sawmills

Timber Products Inspection

Viking Engineering & Development