MMH    Topics 

RPA Reusable Packaging Forum: Call for presentations

Winners to be announced at April forum focusing on best practices, challenges, and benefits associated with reusables in a supply chain.


The Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) is accepting proposals for presentations to be delivered at its 2015 Reusable Packaging Forum.

The deadline for proposals is Dec. 31.

The Forum will be held in Chicago April 28-29. The focus of the forum is on the best practices, challenges, and benefits associated with the implementation of reusables in a supply chain. The RPA is inviting content and proposals for presentations related to any of the following topics associated with reusables:

● Initial concept assessment
● Supply chain process mapping
● System cost analysis – creating the business case for switching to reusables
● Selecting proper type and amount of containers
● Asset tracking and recovery
● Theft prevention
● Sustainability measurements

Submissions will be assessed by the RPA’s Forum Planning Committee on the value of the content and its relevance to key topics. Potential presenters can be end users, suppliers, or thought leaders in the supply chain industry. Please include the following elements in your proposal:

● A summary of the presentation
● Relevance of the content to the supply chain
● Suggested presenters and their background

Non-promotional reports and case studies also can be submitted for consideration as a presentation and/or for distribution at the forum.

Submissions are due to RPA President Jerry Welcome [email protected] by Dec. 31. Notification of accepted submissions will be done at the end of January. For additional information, contact Jerry Welcome at (540) 631-0773 or [email protected].


Article Topics

News
Packaging
Reusable Containers
Reusable Packaging Association
RPA
Supply Chain
Sustainability
   All topics

Latest in Materials Handling

ISM May Semiannual Report signals growth in 2024, at a reduced rate
11th annual National Forklift Safety Day to be hybrid event, on June 11
PAC Machinery announces leadership transition
Motion Industries to acquire automation company
Automate 2024 heavy on smart warehouse robotics
Lift Trucks & Accesories: The Trusted Workhorse Evolves
Automate & Accelerate: Replacing Pick-to-Light with the Next Generation of Automation
More Materials Handling

Subscribe to Materials Handling Magazine

Subscribe today!
Not a subscriber? Sign up today!
Subscribe today. It's FREE.
Find out what the world's most innovative companies are doing to improve productivity in their plants and distribution centers.
Start your FREE subscription today.

May 2024 Modern Materials Handling

A complete modernization of the sortation and conveyance at Boscov’s DC, along with updated software and a new order processing area, have transformed the ability of the department store chain’s DC to move more cartons in less time, while permitting more frequent replenishment shipment for stores.

Latest Resources

2023 Automation Study: Usage & Implementation of Warehouse/DC Automation Solutions
2023 Automation Study: Usage & Implementation of Warehouse/DC Automation Solutions
This research was conducted by Peerless Research Group on behalf of Modern Materials Handling to assess usage and purchase intentions forautomation systems...
How Your Storage Practices Can Affect Your Pest Control Program
How Your Storage Practices Can Affect Your Pest Control Program
Discover how your storage practices could be affecting your pest control program and how to prevent pest infestations in your business. Join...

Warehousing Outlook 2023
Warehousing Outlook 2023
2023 is here, and so are new warehousing trends.
Extend the Life of Brownfield Warehouses
Extend the Life of Brownfield Warehouses
Today’s robotic and data-driven automation systems can minimize disruptions and improve the life and productivity of warehouse operations.
Power Supply in Overhead Cranes: Energy Chains vs. Festoons
Power Supply in Overhead Cranes: Energy Chains vs. Festoons
Download this white paper to learn more about how both systems compare.