Robert Verboven
Sales Manager
Robert Verboven is Sales Manager at Faes and advises customers on smart packaging solutions within the industry. He translates complex packaging needs into practical solutions that contribute to a more efficient supply chain.
More articles by Robert VerbovenSustainability is usually not the first topic that comes to mind when developing packaging. When shipping expensive and sensitive equipment, the first thing to consider is obviously optimal protection.
Terms like “carbon footprint” and “life-cycle analysis” are rarely in the requirements package. While in practice reuse often brings benefits. Not only for the environment, but also in cost savings and improved packaging availability.
Whether packaging reuse is affordable is a difficult question. After all, economic feasibility depends on factors such as the number of packages, type of packaging, turnover rate, distances and transportation modality. In practice, savings are often more realistic than you might think.
Using a calculation model like the one shown here, you can quickly inventory and assess a particular business case. The Packaging People at Faes will support you in this, as this can be quite complex. The first step is to map locations and shipping schedules. Based on the requested availability, it is determined how much reusable packaging is needed in the pool. An important next step is the design of the return flow. This is very situation-dependent. Provide clear agreements in terms of:
Unfortunately, there is no standard answer to this either. However, it is possible to maximize the lifespan of reusable packaging with relatively simple measures. How do we do that? By making minor adjustments to the physical packaging, by periodically monitoring the condition of the packaging and cleaning or repairing it when necessary.
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