Asset Tracking
Reusable Packaging Association Hosting Education Conference at MODEX — IBM, StopWaste Join Presenters
IBM and StopWaste.Org will share their experiences with reusables as part of the Reusable Packaging Association education conference at MODEX on Feb. 6.…read more
Rehrig Pacific Logistics Announces Bulk Pooling Services Venture
Rehrig Pacific Logistics (RPL), a leader in reusable packaging services and solutions including asset management and exchange, reverse logistics, and recycling and sustainability services, announced the launch of its newest business venture, Rehrig Bulk Pooling Services (Rehrig BPS). …read more
Reusable Packaging Association Hosting Education Conference at MODEX — Online Registration Now Open
As part of its ongoing effort to build stronger working relationships with other key industry associations, the Reusable Packaging Association will host a Reusables Conference at the new MODEX show in Atlanta, GA, February 6 – 8, 2012. Register online.…read more
$250,000 of Stolen Reusable Plastic Containers and Pallets Recovered
Last month, more stolen trademark plastic products with an estimated value of $250,000.00 were recovered by deputies with the Industrial Plastic Theft Task Force, Industry Sheriff’s Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.…read more
Case Study — John Deere: Tracking Reusables in a Global Assembly Manufacturing Supply Chain
Whether you’re a farmer or an occasional weekend gardener, almost everyone recognizes the green and yellow colors associated with John Deere. The company is the world’s leading manufacturer of farm equipment, and produces and markets North America’s broadest line of lawn and garden tractors, mowers, golf course equipment, and other outdoor power products. …read more
Member Spotlight: Hillary Femal, Director of Strategic Market Development, IFCO; RPA 2012 Board Member and Chairperson of the RPA Marketing and Communications Committee
RPA’s Marketing and Communications Chairperson and new Board member Hillary Femal, IFCO Systems is interviewed for this member spotlight.…read more
RFID brings an added dimension to managing reusable packaging
Reduce, reuse, recycle. These have been the three legs of the stool called sustainable packaging for about as long as I can remember. But these days it seems that only two of the three—reduce and recycle—are talked about all that much. So it’s refreshing to see recent reports confirming that reusable containers are alive and well.…read more
Reusable Packaging Association Hosting Education Conference at MODEX
As part of its ongoing effort to build stronger working relationships with other key industry associations, the Reusable Packaging Association will host a Reusables Conference at the new MODEX show in Atlanta, GA, February 6 – 8, 2012.…read more
Postal Service Offers Amnesty for Return of Equipment
The Postal Service has issued an all-points bulletin for the apprehension of its delivery tubs and pallets, no questions asked. The Postal Service spent nearly $50 million last year to replace equipment that has gone missing. Because of the financial crisis the USPS currently faces, it is a serious issue, and it can ill afford any kind of unnecessary expense. The equipment is clearly postal property and the agency wants it back.…read more
PACK EXPO Conference Session Presentations Now Available
The Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) is making available content from four informative sessions conducted at PACK EXPO in Las Vegas. The sessions were designed to provide reusable packaging end users with helpful information about implementing and managing reusable products in their supply chains. Presenters included RPA members and supply chain professionals from Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, Coca Cola and Alpha Bakery. …read more
