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Managing pallets from supply to repair and recycling, working with IFCO Systems allows you the time and energy you need to focus on what you do best.
As the largest pallet recycling company in North America, our broad infrastructure, expertise and flexibility mean we provide customized, single-source solutions.
IFCO will design and implement a complete program to efficiently manage every aspect of your pallet needs,
including:
With our unique needs assessment process, shown to the right, we will help
you determine the best pallet program and most ideal pallet for your needs.
Pallet Management is what we do best. Outsource your pallet management to us,
and we will handle all the details - from pallet supply to pallet disposal to
inventory management and comprehensive tracking and reporting.
Close the loop in your supply chain
IFCO's reverse distribution
service "closes the loop" in your supply chain. Our team of logistics
professionals will work closely with you, your suppliers, your distributors and
customers to develop an efficient process by which pallets are retrieved,
inspected, repaired and returned to you for reuse.
Some of the benefits
you'll reap from reverse distribution:
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Significantly reduced overall pallet costs |
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Eliminate transportation costs associated with pallets |
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Reduced labor costs associated with handling pallets |
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No need to purchase new pallets |
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Increased life of the pallet |
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Consistently high quality pallets |
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Opportunity to incorporate pallet exchange |
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IFCO's Backdock Management Systems is a customized service that provides
distribution centers with a cost-effective solution to outsource the supply,
disposal, recycling and reuse of pallets and related packaging materials.
Some of the benefits you'll reap with our backdock management services:
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Your warehouse personnel can focus on their core responsibilities
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Reduced labor costs |
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Maximized warehouse efficiency |
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Lower overall pallet costs |
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Lower your costs and recover value from your pallet assets.
Retrieval and recovery programs allow you to focus on your core business
instead of pallet management. Costs are reduced and savings are created by
focusing on cost-per-use rather than purchase price. IFCO Systems' pallet
retrieval programs will allow you to capture pallets after use and recover value
from these pallets.
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What exactly is pallet
retrieval?
As pallets travel through the supply-chain, they are often lost after use,
causing you to lose valuable assets and untold dollars. With pallet retrieval,
your pallets are captured and their value is recovered. Our pallet retrieval
programs can significantly reduce your overall pallet cost. All information can
be maintained on our exclusive PalTrax™ online
monitoring system providing complete reporting and visibility. With this
exclusive system, we handle tracking, logistics, reporting, pallet collection
and pickup, and maintenance of the pallets.
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Why should I use IFCO's pallet retrieval
services?
As North America's largest pallet services provider, we are uniquely
positioned to offer a variety of pallet retrieval programs. Our pallet
professionals can customize a pallet retrieval program just for you - whether
you require local, regional or national services.
Using IFCO Systems' retrieval services allows you to reduce your on-site
pallet inventory and eliminate pallet disposal costs. An added benefit is that these
programs assist in reducing the pressure on the overall waste stream by
obtaining greater use out of each pallet.
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What types of programs are available?
IFCO Systems will always custom-design a pallet solution for you. Typical
solution offerings are:
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On-site pallet sort and repair within your facility
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Pallet removal for sort and repair at our location
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Just-In-Time ( JIT ) inventory pallet
management
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How is value determined?
Value of recovered pallets is determined using these basic criteria:
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Condition
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Market
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Pallet specification
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So it saves me money, but will it save me
time?
Absolutely! In fact, IFCO Systems' pallet tracking
system, Paltrax™ with simple, consolidated reporting will make pallet
management simple.
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IFCO Systems is the largest pallet recycler in North America. Partnering with
customers, vendors and suppliers has given us the competitive advantage in the
pallet repair and recycling process. Our Repair Service Centers, run by trained
professionals, feature the finest in automated cutting, assembly and recycling
systems.
Some of the benefits you'll reap from IFCO's repair and
recycling services:
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Reduced overall pallet costs |
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Return on pallet investment |
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Increased life of pallets |
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Consistent pallet quality |
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Environmentally friendly |
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Recapture the value of you assets with IFCO's pallet sort and repair
programs. IFCO will sort your pallets, repair and place ready-to-go pallets into
your distribution system and dispose of any wood waste.
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Complete reporting utilizing IFCO's PalTrax™
system |
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On-site or Off-site programs available |
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National network of 150+ facilities to support your needs
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IFCO's pallet professionals, certified by the National Wooden Pallet and
Container Association (NWPCA) to use the Pallet Design System (PDS), will assist
in the design or redesign of a pallet to meet your specific shipping needs. To
be certain we are delivering superior performance at the best possible price, we
will also review alternative designs.
Some of the benefits you will
reap:
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Customized packaging
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Cost-efficient design |
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Superior performance |
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Maximum load weight for a variety of wood species |
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Conversion from new to recycled materials when appropriate
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As an environmentally friendly company, IFCO Systems is continually seeking
new and innovative ways to utilize wood waste. We offer disposal services and
utilize our recycling expertise to develop new wood waste byproducts.
Pro Color© Colored Mulch
Used for landscaping and outdoor
beautification projects, Pro Color is professionally manufactured with high-tech
computer processing to ensure consistent quality. Pro Color is available in
Russet Red, Charcoal Black and Chestnut Brown and in special colors upon
request. Pro Color provides year-round color for all landscape settings and
produces earth tone shades to enhance all types of flowering plants and shrubs.
Pro Color also protects against the evaporation of moisture from soil.
SoftPlayTM Playground Material
SoftPlay is a popular ground
covering for playgrounds, which parents love because it's soft and clean,
compared to sand or dirt. SoftPlay is all-natural, with no chemical additives.
In addition, the substance is government approved, meets critical fall height
criteria and is wheel chair accessible.
Other uses for wood waste
include stakes, laths and boiler fuel.
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PHASE 1: Opportunity Assessment |
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An IFCO pallet professional will review your current pallet
program and pallet design, as well as your facility, transportation and
distribution systems. |
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PHASE 2: Solution Development |
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Using the information gathered from the Opportunity
Assessment, our pallet design software and over 35 years of experience in the
pallet industry, we will work with you to create a unique solution tailored to
your specific needs. |
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PHASE 3: System Roll-Out |
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Once a start date is determined, we will work with you to
seamlessly transition your facilities from your current pallet program to your
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