OCONOMOWOC, Wis., USA – ORBIS® Corporation, an international manufacturer of reusable packaging and supply chain optimization expert, will feature packaging that improves the flow of products throughout the retail supply chain, from manufacturing to the retail aisle, at Pack Expo International 2016. These fully reusable products enhance plant efficiency, picking accuracy, distribution practices, replenishment speed and help meet omnichannel fulfillment demands that are essential to the success of modern day retail landscape. In addition to these products, ORBIS will also feature several products for industrial applications, including custom protective ORBIShield® dunnage, StakPak NXO totes and BulkPak® containers. ORBIS experts also will be at Booth E-6801 to answer questions during Pack Expo, Nov. 6 to 9 in Chicago, Illinois.
“With more companies looking to streamline their overall retail network, the right packaging is crucial in keeping with the pace of the industry and rapidly growing supply chain needs,” said Norm Kukuk, executive vice president of marketing at ORBIS Corporation. “ORBIS manufactures its products to make this shift adaptable and easier to achieve, giving consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers and retailers the products to support plant operations, distribution center efficiency, faster picking/fulfillment, streamlined retail deliveries and easier merchandising.”
Here are four of the multiple offerings to be featured at the show:
The Pally Allows Quick Replenishment
The Pally® combines the mobility of a dolly with the functionality of a static pallet. This unique feature allows materials to be stored, transported and distributed with less equipment, minimal labor and few touch points. When mobile, the Pally quickly converts to static mode with a press of the pedal. When static, the rubber braking stabilizers ensure the Pally withstands lateral force, allowing for safe merchandising and point-of-purchase displays. For small-format retailers, the Pally supports frequent product deliveries and easily maneuvers in tight spaces. It also assists in picking and fulfilling material and enables staging of e-commerce products designated for store pickup. ORBIS’ sister division, Menasha Packaging, will be on-hand at Pack Expo to share retail insight.
Family of Carts Improve Picking, Fulfillment and Distribution Efficiency
Picking carts support speed and efficiency throughout the supply chain. To deliver the right products at the right time and place, retailers seek to optimize for omnichannel distribution. The mobility of their packaging is critical to accelerate picking speed and improve order accuracy, and multiple cart styles are available to support a variety of growing applications where mobility is important. Standard carts feature power-coated construction for a long life and aesthetics. All carts also feature heavy-duty casters to minimize noise and ensure easy maneuverability. The carts can combine with the ORBIS family of reusable picking and distribution totes, enabling companies to achieve a more sustainable supply chain.
A Pallet for Small-Format Retailers
The 42 x 30 Small-Format HP Pallet helps eliminate product touches during the order replenishment process. Retailers today want to reduce product damage, cut merchandising labor costs, maximize floor space and simplify product deliveries. The small-format pallet allows full cases and split cases to be sorted and loaded at the distribution center. The pallet is then delivered to the store and used as a replenishment vehicle at the point of sale. Once pallets arrive at the retailer, they can be moved directly to the floor, reducing labor costs and maximizing storage space. The contoured corners of the pallet won’t damage product and the solid body construction accommodates a variety of load sizes and weights.
Mini-Load Totes Drive Picking Efficiency
The ML6040-325, ORBIS’ newest mini-load tote, was designed to interface with many types of automated storage and retrieval, and shuttle systems. Its molded dividers fit seamlessly into the container grid bottom, creating up to eight distinct cells, designed to fit a wide range of parts, shapes and sizes. This dual-sided system holds the dividers in place, eliminating movement and product shifting that can cause loss or damage. The tote also features contoured handles and a reinforced bottom to minimize deflection. If compartmentalization is not required, the ML6040-325 is available with a smooth bottom. The tote also features generous internal volume to hold more product, and 16 drain holes in the side walls and 12 on the bottom allow easy cleaning and draining.
ORBIS experts leading Pack Expo sessions
Three ORBIS experts are leading Pack Expo sessions around top packaging trends and solutions:
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Monday, Nov. 7 at 9:30 a.m. — Importance of Hygienic Pallets in the Food Supply Chain
- Curt Most, national pallet manager, Booth S-2962 (Food Safety Summit Resource Center)
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Monday, Nov. 7 at 12 p.m. — From DC to the Consumer: Using Reusable Packaging to Optimize Omni-Channel Fulfillment and Distribution
- Mike Ludka, senior product manager, Booth E-6866 (RPA Learning Center)
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Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 10 a.m. — Panel: Corrugated-Plastic Products for Reusable Packaging
- Moderated by: Norm Kukuk, executive vice-president of marketing, Booth E-6866 (RPA Learning Center)
Visit ORBIS at Booth E-6801 to learn more about the highlighted products. Or, stop by to talk to an expert about the outlook of the industry and all that ORBIS has to offer.
Pally® is a registered trademark of Loadhog Limited, and is used under license.
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About ORBIS Corporation
With more than 160 years of material handling expertise and 50 years of plastics innovations, ORBIS consists of a portfolio of businesses that meet the material handling needs of companies across many industries. ORBIS helps world-class customers move their product faster, safer and more cost-effectively. Using a proven approach, ORBIS experts analyze customers’ systems, design a solution and execute a reusable packaging program for longer-term cost savings and sustainability. Using life-cycle assessments to compare reusable and single-use packaging, ORBIS also helps customers reduce their overall environmental impact. ORBIS is a part of Menasha Corporation, one of the oldest family-owned manufacturers in the United States. As a steward of sustainability, ORBIS is committed to a better world for future generations. ORBIS tracks and measures its own resource utilization to continuously conserve natural resources and reduce waste. For more information, please visit http://www.orbiscorporation.com, http://www.facebook.com/ORBISCorporation, http://www.twitter.com/orbiscorp or www.youtube.com/orbiscorp.
Source: ORBIS Corporation