Lifetime value of transit packaging critical to business resilience, says Nick James of Schoeller Allibert UK
Schoeller Allibert, a leading UK supplier of returnable and recyclable plastic packaging solutions for brand manufacturers, distributors and their supply chains, has shared its perspective on the role of recycled plastic packaging technologies in restoring much-needed business resilience.
In conversation with the diverse array of markets it serves, Schoeller Allibert believes that intralogistics, including handling and transit packaging, must step up to the mark and provide greater lifetime value (LTV). With LTV as a critical objective for brands, the business believes that a more cost-effective supply chain is achievable, softening the impact of a volatile economy.
Explaining, Nick James, Sales Director at Schoeller Allibert UK, said: “We have all seen a massive change in how manufacturers operate – particularly when business has felt very stop-start. Manufacturers have needed greater agility when demand is less predictable. What many are looking for now is more consistency and resilience. Under pressure to deliver volume, quality and margin without compromising sustainability, it can easily feel like spinning plates – but we believe there’s a key role for intralogistics in restoring resilience.
“A more consistent rhythm comes down to boosting efficiency and reducing waste, and every possible opportunity must be taken. It’s here that durable intralogistics packaging shines and could prove to be a secret weapon for manufacturers and distributors. An ever-increasing number of businesses are seeing the benefits with fresh eyes, particularly when it comes to lifetime value.
“We naturally want to extract the maximum possible value from every component, no matter how ‘small’ it may appear in the grand scheme of things. The last thing brands need at this stage is a linear and potentially wasteful intralogistics stream. Our approach puts durability at the forefront to extend service life and help brands of every size pull greater lifetime value from their supply chain operations.”
Schoeller Allibert has been inventing, developing and supplying durable reusable transit packaging for more than 60 years. The business has been a true pioneer in technology that is now commonly seen through modern supply chains, including its often-imitated MaxiNest™ stackable container range.
The Schoeller Allibert range showcases containers, intermediate bulk containers (IBCs), pallets and dollies made from recycled – and recyclable – plastic, which offer long lifespans and excellent performance, with strong lifetime value as a result. The business has also launched its dedicated sustainability taskforce, which works in tandem to combine supply chain efficiency with lower carbon output through smarter logistical choices.
Nick added: “We’re all looking to stabilise in a more volatile stop-start economy, but what’s not always apparent at first glance is that handling, storage and physical movement has an enormous role to play; often much more central than we might first think. It’s something so integral that we take it for granted, but with the right solutions in place, it’s capable of so much more.
“Recycled and recyclable equipment, such as containers, dollies and IBCs, that are designed for a much longer usable service life are naturally adding more value to the process and keeping overheads in check. This ethos has been at the heart of our product range since Schoeller Allibert’s inception, and it continues to drive us forwards today.” To find out more about the latest innovations in RTP from Schoeller Allibert, please visit www.schoellerallibert.com/uk
