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2012 RPA PACK EXPO Conference Presentations
Measuring the Impact of Reusables
Reusable packaging can provide an efficient method to handle, store and move product through the supply chain while also reducing a company’s environmental impact in terms of solid waste generation, electricity consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. But how can you measure the environmental benefit? Life-cycle analysis is an effective tool to measure a product’s impact on the environment throughout its life cycle, from raw material extraction to make the product to its disposal or recycling at the end of its useful life. This presentation outlines the use and value of this important measurement tool. Presenter: Bob Klimko, ORBIS Corporation, Director of Marketing-Retail Supply Chain ORBIS Driving Measurable Environmental Results
Overview of the Nationwide Use Reusables Campaign
The “Use Reusables” campaign is a joint project of Alameda County, CA public agency StopWaste.Org and the Reusable Packaging Association with financial support from the U.S. EPA. Use Reusables has helped many businesses make the switch to reusable packaging solutions, benefiting the company’s bottom line and making a positive contribution to sustainability efforts. This presentation provides an overview of the campaign’s free resources, including a suite of online tools and educational materials, workshops and financial assistance. The presentation also describes results achieved by companies that have employed the resources of the campaign. Presenter: Maia Coladonato, Environmental Engineer, SAIC Use Reusables.Org PACK EXPO Presentation 2012
Optimize Your Sustainability Efforts through a Reverse Logistics Center Model
The presentation outlines the sustainability benefits and business opportunities that are possible when a reusable transport packaging program is supported by a reverse logistics center. The presentation includes information on how reusable asset tracking and waste stream management increases supply chain efficiencies and translates into financial savings and revenue generation. Presenter: Matt Dannenfeldt, Vice President of Logistics for Rehrig Pacific Company Rehrig Pacific Presentation
Implementing an Asset Tracking System is Easier Than You Think – And It’s Key to Meeting New Regulations
Upcoming government regulations such as the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) require data capture at numerous critical control points throughout the supply chain. An asset tracking system can automate the required data capture, and implementing one is much easier than most people think.
The presentation explains how to utilize an asset tracking system to reduce labor, avoid loss, and automate compliance with upcoming government regulations. It goes through the 4 steps of reviewing available technologies, reviewing systems and use, setup and compliance, and implementation. Presenters: Keith Schall, Director of Business Systems and Technology; and Drew Merrill, Vice President, Business Development and Strategic Planning, CAPS.CAPS Asset Tracking Presentation
Returnable Container Selection Criteria
There are many factors to weigh in order to select the most effective reusable container. This presentation outlines tools that are available to help businesses make informed decisions regarding the type, size and density (parts per container) of the most effective returnable container for their operations. It also helps businesses weigh operational constraints such as ergonomics, space in the manufacturing operations, available storage space, inventory policies, and operator efficiency. These constraints need to be balanced against inbound transportation costs to provide the lowest total delivered cost of material to a plant or warehouse. Presenters: Michael McGrath, President of 3P Supply Chain Engineering Presentation, and Michael Kennedy, Vice President of Operations at 3P Supply Chain Engineering.
2012 RPA Conference at MODEX
Reusable Packaging – Efficient, Cost Effective and Sustainable Solutions for Today’s Supply Chains – Presented February 6, 2012 at MODEX show in Atlanta
Conference Opening Remarks – Mike Hachtman, Chairman RPA
Hachtman slides
Section 1 – Bob Klimko, ORBIS Corporation, Chairman RPA Education Committee
• Why reusable/returnable packaging is a growing trend in today’s supply chain environments
• Strategies and tools for how to assess whether reusables makes sense
Section 2 – Janet Smartt, Program Manager StopWaste.Org
• Lessons learned from companies switching from expendable packaging to reusable packaging and how that is making a difference in our communities and the environment
• What some industries are already doing
Section 3 — Paul Koleske, TOSCA, Ltd
• Which financial strategy works best for you leasing vs. purchasing
Section 4 — Keith Schall, Container and Pooling Solutions (CAPS)
• How to manage and protect your valuable reusable assets
See related articles:
Managing and Tracking Reusable Assets: A Four-Stage Process
Tracking Systems and Models for Reusable Assets
Section 5 — Sharon T. Spaulding, Packaging Engineering, IBM Poughkeepsie
• How IBM a leading US computer and technology company utilizes reusable solutions in their supply chains
PACK EXPO Las Vegas Conference Session Presentations
October, 2011
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.
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Fundamentals of Reusable Packaging Workshop at PACK EXPO
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
PACK EXPO Chicago, IL
On Tuesday afternoon at PACKEXPO, the RPA presented its Fundamentals of Reusable Packaging Workshop to a group of about 70 end users and members. RPA presenters Jon Kalin of Rehrig Pacific, Bob Klimko of ORBIS Corporation, Lane Pence of CHEP USA, Drew Merrill and Keith Schall of CAPS, and Lyle Schmitt of John Deere Company outlined for attendees the first of four phases – Understanding — of implementing a reusable packaging strategy in a supply chain.
To view the slides from the presentation click here
See Related Articles:
- John Deere: Tracking Reusables in a Global Assembly Manufacturing Supply Chain
- Packaging Rental and Pooling Models in Perishables
- Weighing the Benefits and Complexities of Reusable Packaging
Other Past Presentations
The Science of Measuring Environmental Sustainability
Beverly Sauer, Franklin Associates
Supply Chain Economics — How Reusable Packaging is Measured
Diana Twede, Michigan State University School of Packaging
Update on Reusable Systems in Deere’s Worldwide Logistics
Lyle Schmitt, John Deere
Supply Chain Economics: User Calculations & Industry Models
Andy DeWitt, RPA Modeling Team, Tosca, Ltd.
Bob Klimko, RPA Modeling Team, ORBIS Corporation
2009 Choose Reusables Conference at PACK EXPO Las Vegas
Utilizing Reusable Packaging in the Whirlpool Supply Chain
Jennifer Schleicher, Whirlpool Corporation
The Energy & Climate Benefits of the 3’s — Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Sara Hartwell, U.S. EPA
Business Opportunities In New Regulatory Era
Heidi Sanborn, CPSC
How Reusable Packaging Fits Into a Sustainable Business Strategy
Bob Klimko, ORBIS Corporation
How RFD & Reusable Packaging Contribute to a Successful Supply Chain Tracking System
Michael McCarntney, QLM Consulting
