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Efficient Transport Packaging and Distribution Systems
Product manufacturers can potentially save money in two ways: (1) by working with
their suppliers to reduce waste of incoming packaging, and (2) by reducing the waste of
their own outgoing products. Product manufacturers have many resources available to
help them choose an efficient transport packaging and distribution system. Packaging
suppliers and consultants can help improve your current system or develop a new one.
Some other product manufacturers have developed guidelines that might help their fellow
packaging users.
Packaging Users
This is not a comprehensive list. As this site develops, more
product manufacturers that use efficient packaging and distribution systems will be added.
See also Case Studies
- Amatech--returnable packaging
- Buckhorn--returnable packaging
- Chep--international pallet and container pooling
company servicing
- DDL Package
Testing Services--Full service testing laboratory specializing in
medical device package testing, Hazmat and materials testing services.
- FP International--manufacturer of interior packaging
products
- Monoflo International--returnable stacking
containers
- ORBIS--reusable shipping containers
- Packaging USA--News relevant to all levels of the packaging, paper,
and plastics industries.
- Perstop--reusable shipping containers
- Remcon Plastics--reusable shipping containers
- Stratis Plastic
Pallets--recyclable, reusable and durable plastic pallets, Stratis PAK plastic containers and Stratis sleeves.
- Tharco--corrugated boxes, and foam cushioning
plastics
- Westpak, Inc--full service package engineering and
development
See also Design and Logistics
- ISTA (International Safe Transit Association)--This
association for transport packaging is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting
its membership in developing effective packaging, methods, and logistics systems. This
site includes a great list of related links and certified laboratories that test
packaging.
- IoPP (Institute of Packaging
Professionals)--All members have subscribed to the code of ethics, declare that consulting
is their primary profession, and are screened by members.
- CLM (Council of Logistics Management)--A professional
business organization of individuals throughout the world who have interests and/or
responsibilities in logistics and the related functions that make up the logistics
profession.
- WERC (Warehousing Education and Research Council) is
an international professional association that provides its members with the latest
information available on warehousing and distribution trends, issues and potential
concerns.
- Institute of Packaging--The professional body for the
packaging industry aims to advance public education in and to improve the technology of
packaging in all its aspects in particular by advancing the education and training of
persons engaged in or interested in the occupation of packaging.
- Food & Drug Packaging-- The source for
late-breaking news and useful product information. Web site also helps you keep current on
new packages, regulatory and environmental issues, important trade shows and events and
supplier news.
- Flexible Packaging Association--In this Web site
you will see why good things come in less packaging. Flexible packaging is used by
virtually every industry to protect and preserve its products.
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Minnesota
Office of Environmental Assistance--their web page on
"Efficient Transport Packaging Options" includes directories,
fact sheets and manuals.
Reusable Container Manufacturers
- Use our Waste Prevention Info Exchange.
Here you can search for articles, reports, and other materials covering waste prevention
(source reduction) related topics.
Do you have information or educational materials that may assist others? Write us at wpinfoex@ciwmb.ca.gov. Cycle us some of your info
so we can share it with others!
The identification of individuals, companies, and products in this Web site
does not constitute endorsement by the Integrated Waste Management Board and is provided
for informational purposes only.
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