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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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Report Attempts to Clarify Food Safety Modernization Act

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July 2, 2014

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Confusion about deadlines established under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) has been heightened, in part, by shifting Food & Drug Administration (FDA) timelines. Even after the rules become final, most companies affected will be given one to three years to comply. Produce farms will have from two to four years to comply.

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PECO Pallet Wins Environmental Sustainability Awards

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July 1, 2014

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PECO Pallet, Inc. was recently awarded two sustainability awards by leading industry publications. PECO was named a “Top Green Provider” by Food Logistics magazine, which recognizes companies who are enhancing sustainability within the food and beverage industry. PECO was also honored by the editors of Inbound Logistics as a 2014 Green Supply Chain (G75) partner, in recognition of the company’s sustainable supply chain, logistics, and transportation practices. PECO Pallet is profiled in the June issues of both publications.

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DC Velocity Rainmaker: Phil Davis Champions Reusables

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June 30, 2014

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RPA member Phil Davis of The Kroger Company believes the supply chain begins with the customer and should be focused first and foremost on making the customer’s shopping experience better.This perspective helps explain how Davis became involved in one of his favorite causes: the use of reusable plastic containers (RPCs) for shipping.

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International Contract Molding Names New GM

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June 27, 2014

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International Contract Molding, LLC (ICM) names Steve Verschaeve as the new General Manager for their North American operations headquartered out of Charlotte, North Carolina. Verschaeve will lead ICM’s two distinct development teams. ICM’s reusable container development team is constructed of supply chain, manufacturing, and packaging engineering experts and partners with customers to first identify reusable container cost saving opportunities and then design, develop, and manufacture viable solutions.

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Over three quarters of executives predict an increased focus on supply chain sustainability in the next three years

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June 19, 2014

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Over three quarters of supply chain executives and operations managers predict their firms will increase their focus on sustainability over the next three years, according to a survey.

The poll, conducted by PwC and the APICS Foundation and titled “Sustainable Supply Chains: Making Value the Priority,” found 43 per cent of respondents attributed cost reduction to supply chain sustainability initiatives and 35 per cent reported improvements in their company’s environmental impact.

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CHEP Builds A Better Pallet And It’s Blue To Boot

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June 18, 2014

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Simple wooden pallets make transporting items, loading and unloading easier. NPR’s Our Planet Money team dives deep into the pallet world to see how this ubiquitous item is changing. This story was aired on the NPR Morning Edition show this morning

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IFCO Shipping One Billion Reusable Containers Annually

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June 12, 2014

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IFCO is pleased to announce the achievement of a significant milestone this fiscal year: one billion annual reusable plastic container (RPC) shipments from producers to retail locations throughout the world. The record number represents more than 20 years of growth for IFCO RPCs and confirms the benefits retailers and grower-shippers continue to see from IFCO solutions.

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RPA Excellence in Reusable Packaging Award; Final Call for Entries

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June 9, 2014

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– Friday is the final day to enter a submission for the Reusable Packaging Association’s third annual Excellence in Reusable Packaging Award. The award, sponsored by International Contract Molding, LLC, (ICM) an Otto Company, recognizes companies that have developed, supported, or implemented measurable and innovative reusable solutions in a business-to-business supply chain. Non-members as well as members of the RPA are encouraged to enter. Submissions will be reviewed by an independent committee of judges who are not members of the RPA.

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ORBIS CORPORATION LAUNCHES NEW MINI-LOAD COLLAPSIBLE TOTE

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June 6, 2014

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ORBIS Corporation, an international manufacturer of sustainable reusable packaging and an expert in supply chain optimization, has developed the 600 x 400 Mini-Load Collapsible tote, a handheld container designed for use with custom protective dunnage to increase part density, reduce part damage and efficiently ship and store parts. This reusable, system-ready tote injects a high-level of user-friendly mobility into the supply chain—driving sustainability and optimization, and reducing costs.

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RPA Reusables Learning Center Offers Informative Presentations for New and Veteran Users of Reusables

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June 1, 2014

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If you have an interest in reusable transport packaging solutions, you’ll want to attend the informative presentations at the Reusable Packaging Association’s Reusables Learning Center (RLC). The RLC is in the RPA booth 6866 on the show floor inside the Reusable Packaging Pavilion, conveniently located in the Lakeside Building of McCormick Place.

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