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Reusable Packaging Association

Exploring the value of reuse for our planet - and modern supply chains.

The Inner Loop™ Library

Discover the latest insights, innovations, and success stories in the world of reusable transport packaging. From sustainability strategies to industry trends and practical tools, the Inner Loop Library is your go-to resource for reducing waste and rethinking logistics. Join us as we explore how reuse is shaping a cleaner, more efficient future.

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Managing and Tracking Reusable Assets: A Four-Stage Process

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June 11, 2012

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At any given time, a manufacturer can likely tell you the quantity of bulk items available for processing, and a distributor can tell you the number of trucks it has on the road and the number in for repairs. However not every company can tell you how many reusable assets, including pallets and containers, they have out at retail stores, in the warehouse or waiting for repairs.

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Member Spotlight: Dan Lafond, Sales Manager, Rehrig Pacific Company; Member RPA Board of Directors

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May 19, 2012

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Dan Lafond has been with the Rehrig Pacific Company for over seven years. During his tenure at Rehrig, Mr. Lafond has held a variety of sales positions within the Food & Beverage, Material Handling and, most recently, Supply Chain Solutions group.

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Mapping Reusables Into Your Supply Chain

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April 2, 2012

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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.

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Member Spotlight: Rich Larson, National Accounts Manager for Buckhorn Inc.; Member RPA Board of Directors

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April 2, 2012

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Rich Larson has 30 years of returnable container selling experience. He is National Accounts Manager for Buckhorn, a provider of a wide range of plastic packaging products.

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Reusable Packaging in Today’s Supply Chain

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March 26, 2012

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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.

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Managing and Tracking Reusable Assets

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February 27, 2012

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By implementing reusable transport packaging into their supply chains, many companies are gaining financial and environmental benefits. However, reaching this state requires considerable initial planning as well as ongoing fine-tuning of operations.

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Member Spotlight : Al Farrell, VP Asset Management, iGPS, Member RPA Board of Directors

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February 24, 2012

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Al Farrell is a newly elected member of the RPA Board of Directors and is VP Asset Management for Intelligent Global Pooling Systems (iGPS Company LLC) is revolutionizing the world’s supply chain by providing manufacturers, suppliers and shippers of unitized loads with the world’s first RFID-tagged all-plastic pallet pool.

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Reusable Packaging Association Membership: Shaping the Market for Today and Tomorrow

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January 30, 2012

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Since its inception in 1999 as the Reusable Pallet and Container Coalition (RPCC), the Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) has steadily expanded its membership, resources and expertise, strengthening its position as the industry’s recognized leading source and voice for the adoption of reusable packaging systems across all industries.

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Member Spotlight: Norm Kukuk, Vice President Marketing, ORBIS Corporation, Member RPA Board of Directors

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January 30, 2012

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With more than a decade of expe­ri­ence in the reusable pack­ag­ing indus­try, Norm Kukuk has devel­oped and shared reusable pack­ag­ing exper­tise with lead­ing indus­trial, con­sumer goods, and food and bev­er­age com­pa­nies.

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Reusable Packaging Association Hosting Education Conference at MODEX — IBM, StopWaste Join Presenters

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January 24, 2012

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IBM and StopWaste.Org will share their experiences with reusables as part of the Reusable Packaging Association education conference at MODEX on Feb. 6.

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