Committees
RPA committees bring members together in a collaborative environment to address common issues and to advance industry projects. These committees lead the execution of the RPA strategic plan and are the primary avenues for RPA members to network and collaborate for the advancement of industry objectives. The committee objectives may involve raising awareness about reusable packaging’s advantages in targeted markets, developing standards and best practices that optimize processes, or bringing visibility to new technologies that improve supply chain performance, for example.The committee agendas are aligned with the common business interests of RPA members. Member participation not only expands the knowledge and expertise in support of the committee’s work, but also offers direct involvement and firsthand experience that impact the member's business.
Retail & Ecommerce Workstream
To facilitate a forum for dialogue and a platform for projects for greater market awareness and acceptance of reusable packaging solutions in retail supply chains.
Target Applications
- Agricultural production
- Food processing
- Distribution to retail, ecommerce, and food service
Topics
- Retail & reuse
- Global food supply chains
- Industry projects
Technology Working Group
Objective
To assemble focused expertise on information technology among the membership to advance the association’s promotion of smart packaging opportunities.
Target Applications
- Inventory management
- Supply chain traceability & insights
- Condition monitoring
Topics
- IoT / Track & Trace / Serialization best practices
- Data Analytics & Insights
- Digital Twins
Sustainability Working Group
Objective
To advance the sustainability principles of environmental stewardship, social impact, and good governance within the realm of reusable transport packaging systems.
Target Applications
- Reuse across supply chains
- Technology enabled reuse and sustainability
- Food waste reduction
Topics
- Industry sustainability
- ESG Materiality Mapping
- Transportation & sustainability