In Quality Digest, manufacturing journalist, Thomas R. Cutler, discusses the value of reusable packaging. Reusable packaging reduces costs without compromising quality according to Cutler. Folding bulk containers, industrial totes, and metal storage bins are used over and over again within a facility or between a supplier and a customer. They can be used literally thousands of times. These bulk boxes are much cheaper in the long term when compared to buying cardboard boxes and wood crates every time that product is shipped. Savings can be observed in the per piece packaging cost. While the upfront investment in returnable packaging may cost more, savings can be realized quickly through repeated use. The containers, bins, and totes are used repeatedly. Labor costs are reduced by eliminating box assembly. Material handling costs are also reduced, as there are fewer moves from stackable containers.
he quality effect of using metal bins drives fewer rejects from damaged packaging and since plastic and metal containers can stack very high, the amount, utilization, and safety of floor space is immediately enhanced, asserts David Madden, president of Container Exchanger.
Industries that frequently utilize reused metal bins and plastic packaging options include automotive molders, automotive components, durable goods manufacturers, metal stamping, and metal casting. bsolutely any industrial company that must store or ship intermediate product benefits from using non-corrugated packaging, says Madden. hen there are subassemblies or large parts that are transported to an nternal customer (a different part of the plant), these packaging solutions are optimal.
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