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    Leading Retailer Saves $4.4 Million Annually with Relogistics Inbound Pallet Management

    Learn how we helped a major retailer tackle non-compliant pallet challenges, improve quality control, and achieve significant cost savings across 45 sites.

    Background

    Relogistics helps a leading retailer transform its approach to inbound pallet management, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs. In a retail landscape where every advantage counts, Relogistics' innovative solutions enabled this customer to optimize their supply chain and logistics operations, setting a new standard for pallet management excellence.

    Problem

    Inefficiency Managing Inbound Pallets 

    A retailer was in desperate need for efficient management of inbound pallets, particularly addressing non-compliant pallets that did not meet standards.

    Mixed pallets on forklift

    Solutions

    Over a 12-month period, Relogistics audited 3.2 million pallets across 45 sites and assigned 360 associates to manage the operations. Relogistics implemented a robust inbound pallet management strategy that included:

    • Auditing and Flipping: A total of 843,000 rental pallets and 519,000 GMA pallets were flipped to ensure compliance with quality standards.
    • Defect Management: Various defects such as broken top and bottom boards, missing blocks, and other miscellaneous issues were identified and rectified.
    • Comprehensive Training: Associates were trained to detect and address these defects efficiently, ensuring that only compliant pallets moved through the supply chain.

    Results

    By focusing on non-compliant pallets and ensuring they were properly flipped and managed, Relogistics helped this retailer avoid potential penalties and costs associated with non-compliance. The meticulous defect management and auditing processes led to better quality control and increased operational efficiency, contributing to a total cost avoidance estimated at $4.4 million annually.

    3.2 millions pallets audited
    1.36 million pallets flipped
    $4.4 million estimated cost avoidance
    360 associates trained
    improved defect tracking
    efficiency managing inbound pallets

    Questions

    Wondering if this could be your operation? Get in touch with our team today.