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    National Retailer Saves $5.9 Million Annually with Relogistics Pallet Flipping Solution

    See how we helped a leading retailer tackle challenges with pooled pallet management, streamline operations, and achieve significant cost savings.

    Background

    In the highly competitive retail landscape, efficiency and cost management are key factors that contribute to success. Relogistics has been at the forefront of providing innovative supply chain solutions to retailers, helping them optimize their logistics and operations through effective pallet management.

    Problem

    Issues Managing Pooled Pallets

    This retailer collects recyclable products on various pooled pallets, which are then shipped back to sort centers. They faced challenges managing the process of receiving product on these inbound pooled pallets, separating by product type, flipping the product to whitewood pallets by size and manufacturer, and then returning the pooled pallets.

    Specifically while trying to self-perform aspects of their pallet management program, this retailer experienced issues with:

    1. Accurate Pallet Sorting
    2. Sufficient Laborers
    3. Data and Reporting
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    Solutions

    Relogistics implemented a comprehensive pallet flipping solution that streamlined the entire process.

    Inbound Logistics and Sortation

    Customer sort centers received the inbound pallets, which were then sorted by product type. Pallets were directed to inverting stations, where the flipping process was initiated.

    Inverting/Flipping Operations

    The Relogistics team managed all aspects of logistics, including the coordination of shipments back to wash centers and detailed outbound planning. The pooled pallets were inverted or flipped onto whitewood pallets.

    Tracking and Monitoring

    The process was meticulously tracked using PalTrax, our system designed to keep pace with inbound volumes and ensure the smooth production of flipped pallets.

    Results

    This solution resulted in an estimated cost avoidance of $5.9 million annually. The efficient handling of the pallet flipping process minimized downtime and maximized throughput, significantly reducing logistical costs associated with returning pooled pallets.

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    Questions

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