It’s best to attach a pallet to your packages before sending them off for delivery. Without a pallet, your packages will be hard to handle. Your workers will have to pick them up by hand instead of using a lift truck. They may also slide around during transit, damaging your merchandise in the process. Continue reading
Plastic containers are used to store and transport nearly every type of product imaginable. From consumer goods to food and beverages, there’s a good chance plastic was used at some point in the manufacturing or distribution process. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that around 14.5 million tons of plastic containers and packaging were generated in 2017, the most recent year this data is available. Continue reading
The company known as Orbis is known for manufacturing and selling a wide range of plastic pallet containers, including those for merchandising, storing inventory and shipping and distribution. These happen to be some of the best plastic pallet containers on the market today. They will help you get your products out the door faster. You can also use them to make sure your goods arrive at their destination intact. Continue reading
Choosing between reusable and single-use containers is one of the most important decisions you can make as a business owner. Regardless of the nature of your operations, you will need to use containers to move, ship and store a wide range of products and materials. Reusable bulk pallet containers come with their fair share of merits and a few drawbacks. The use of bulk containers is expected to grow over the next five years as the global supply chain continues to pick up speed. Continue reading
Running a warehouse is all about efficiency. Your employees need to move quickly if you want to get packages out the door and keep up with the competition. Continue reading
Few items are more crucial to your business than the humble pallet. These items make it easy to move and ship your inventory. However, pallets come in all shapes and varieties, so you’ll need to choose the right type of pallet for your business. Continue reading
With warehouse rents on the rise, you need to conserve as much space as possible in your warehouse if you want to lower your overhead expenses. Plastic bulk collapsible containers can help you do just that. They’re large enough to store some of your biggest products while helping you keep your warehouse organized to improve worker efficiency and space utilization. Continue reading
Air freight has been on the rise for several years now as companies look for faster shipping options. As the e-commerce industry continues to grow at a rapid pace, some companies are looking to move their products across long distances—including overseas—in a matter of hours, instead of waiting for large ocean freighters to reach distant continents, which can take several weeks or more. But air freight comes with strict weight limitations and high fees, considering all the fuel required to move these packages through the air. Continue reading
Almost every storage and warehouse facility use pallets, whether they are plastic or metal. These handy items make it easy to move heavy items with a forklift but working with pallets can also lead to injury if you or your team isn’t taking proper precautions. While pallets may seem harmless, they can be more dangerous than you might expect when used improperly. OSHA lays out clear guidelines for lifting weighted pallets, but empty pallets can be a hazard as well. Use these safety tips to make sure your employees handle all your pallets with care. Continue reading
Hurricane season is just getting started on the Atlantic Coast and runs until the fall, while the Pacific hurricane season runs from May to November this year. Major storms can wreak havoc on your supply chain, which may result in delayed packages, disrupted shipping routes and damaged cargo. If you’re planning on shipping a wooden crate this hurricane season, we’ve got all the tips you need to protect your goods and ensure they arrive as quickly as possible. Continue reading