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Complete news and information on the use of pallets in materials handling and warehousing from the industry experts.


State-of-the-art stretchwrap machines help DB Schenker
The machines allow the logistics company to secure its standard mix pallets and hand-wrap its larger pallets.

2017 Pallet Market Evaluation Study - Free 43 Page Report
Our annual reader survey shows just how critical the pallet continues to be in the smooth running of warehouses and DCs nationwide.

2017 Pallet Market Evaluation Study - Free 43 Page Report
Our annual reader survey shows just how critical the pallet continues to be in the smooth running of warehouses and DCs nationwide.

The Pallet Report: Pallets help optimize operations, protect products and organize space
Modern’s annual reader survey shows just how critical the pallet continues to be in the smooth running of warehouses and DCs nationwide.

Equipment Report: The Modern Pallet
Pallets, one of the oldest links in the supply chain, are poised to deliver far more than product as they evolve into a connected world.

E-commerce and the New Pallet Paradigm
Driven by emerging streams of supply chain data, shifting customer demands, and an industry obsession with eliminating every sliver of waste, pallet usage continues to evolve. During this webcast we'll examine how Modern's readers are adapting to current challenges while positioning themselves to meet those that lie ahead.

USDA certifies Litco’s molded wood products as BioPreferred
The BioPreferred Program was developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help showcase sustainable products and promote use of renewable agricultural resources.

Report: Global pallet market set to reach $76 billion by 2025
Persistence Market Research's report, titled "Global Market Study on Pallets: Plastic Material Type Segment Projected to Register the Highest CAGR During 2017 - 2025" projects that growth of the retail and automotive sectors in regions such as Asia Pacific and Latin America is likely to boost the growth of the global pallets market over the next couple of years.

Pallet bands keep loads stable, accessible
An alternative to stretch wrap, reusable pallet bands can reduce costs and increase productivity.

CHEP: Shared and reusable assets are key to circular economy, sustainability
Data shared yesterday at the Sustainable Brands 2017 conference by Brambles, CHEP’s parent company, demonstrates the possibilities for zero waste and zero emissions economies.

Panjiva reports a rebound in March U.S. waterborne imports
March imports––at 855,511–– were up 7 percent annually and up 1.9 percent compared to February

Mallard introduces new Extend-a-Rail mobile expandable pallet flow
Mallard Manufacturing (Booth S445) just added a new product, Extend-a-Rail, to its engineering applications product line. Extend-a-Rail answers the need for flexible, time-saving pallet staging and off-loading.

NWPCA’s pallet design software produces certified sustainable USDA BioPreferred wood pallets
Because they are manufactured from a renewable carbon source, wood pallets are a sustainable product that reduces the need for non-renewable, petroleum-based materials.

Palletize with built-in intelligence
Software for robotic palletizers enables easy adjustment of layer patterns and load configurations.

Supply Chain Education for The Masses
Here are five key developments to watch as executive and continuing education make their way into the broader supply chain.

Packaging Corner: Looking at the 1% of pallets
Metal, paper, composite wood pallets fill niche needs in unit-load handling.

USDA confers 100% biobased status on PDS-made wooden pallets
Wood pallet manufacturers that use PDS may now affix a USDA Certified Biobased Product label to their PDS-made pallets showing they are 100% biobased products.

New palletizing solution increases employee efficiency and productivity
Arcadia Farms uses a multi-level system to transport and palletize goods and maximize space.

Pallet Usage Report: Pallets Remain Critical in the Modern-Day Warehouse
Modern’s annual reader survey reveals a warehousing environment where wooden, plastic, and even metal pallets continue to play an important role. From sourcing to pooling to the key factors that go into purchase decisions, Modern digs down into the key drivers of the pallet industry this year. Industry study into the usage of pallets for warehouse purposes. Warehouse pallet usage survey,

Pallets: Supporting Product, Processes and the Enterprise
The smallest leak in performance or cost can bring a lean, nimble and speedy supply chain to a halt. During this 30-minute webcast we'll examine how Modern's readers use pallets to keep the wheels turning as they maneuver a road filled with sharp edges and potholes.


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