Pooling
Standardized RPC labeling drive endorsed by retailers
The Packer.com Tom Karst Three large retailers have accepted a new label standard for returnable plastic containers, with traceability in mind. Kroger, Loblaw and Safeway accept a four-inch by two-inch RPC label as the new standard as part of industry collaboration related to the Produce Traceability Initiative. The standardized label provides a cost effective solution for produce …read more
Rehrig Pacific Logistics Opens Reverse Logistics and Recyclable Plastics Processing Center in Rancho Cucamonga, Cal.
Rehrig Pacific Logistics (RPL), an innovative leader in reusable packaging services and solutions including asset management and exchange, reverse logistics and pooling, and recycling and sustainability services, today announced the opening of its newest reverse logistics and recyclable plastics processing center in Rancho Cucamonga, Cal…read more
CAPS Launches Northeast Service Center
Livonia, MI – April 9th, 2012 – Container and Pooling Solutions (CAPS) (www.usecaps.com), proudly announces the launch of its newest liquid shipping container service center. In response to an increasing number of customers requesting container pooling services in the Northeast region of the country, CAPS recently expanded its national service center network to include Harrisburg, PA. …read more
Mapping Reusables Into Your Supply Chain
Reusable packaging can deliver cost savings, increased material handling efficiencies and reduce a company’s environmental footprint. However, the implementation of reusable packaging will have a significant impact on many internal processes as well as those of suppliers throughout a supply chain. …read more
Reusable Packaging in Today’s Supply Chain
Much of the reusable packaging in the supply chain is utilized internally, from one business to another, says Mike Hachtman, board chairman of the Reusable Packaging Association. But the strongest growth is found in retail because companies see the value in it.…read more
RPA and StopWaste Host Reusable Packaging Workshop in Salt Lake City
The Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) is teaming up with StopWaste Partnership to host a Use Reusables Workshop in Salt Lake City, UT on March 21. Other participants in the workshop are the Utah College of Applied Technology, the Utah Manufacturers Association, and the Utah Department of Environmental Quality (UDEQ).…read more
Kroger Marks Logistics Milestone
Kroger Co., Cincinnati, marked the delivery of its 20 billionth pound of produce delivered to its distribution center here in reusable plastic containers (RPCs) provided by IFCO, Tampa, Fla.…read more
ORBIS Announces New General Manager for CORBI
ORBIS Corporation, a manufacturer of sustainable reusable packaging and an expert in supply chain optimization, has named Chad Feehan general manager of pooling services for its CORBI subsidiary. He joined CORBI in June 2011 as chief financial officer.…read more
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
Polymer Logistics Launches Retail-Ready Dynamic Shipper Container
Polymer Logistics, a leading provider of retail ready packaging solutions, today announced the premiere of the Dynamic Half Bin Shipper Container, which is designed to improve merchandising opportunities in the store and increase productivity throughout the supply chain.…read more
