The possibility of reducing secondary cardboard packaging from the supply chain is emerging as a key driver in the adoption of retail ready packaging projects in the Asia-Pacific region, the regional head of logistics specialist Loscam says.
Loscam Asia-Pacific's general manager group business development, David Edwards, was speaking following his recent presentation at this month's Supply Chain Management Excellence Summit in Hong Kong.
Edwards addressed the summit, organised by track and trace standards organisation GS1, on the topic of packaging solutions to create extra value at the retail level.
He outlined examples of how returnable packaging such as small format pallets, new age foldable crates and beverage trays can increase efficiencies and improve the sustainability levels of supply chains.
“Judging by the level of interest in what was presented, I really do believe manufacturers and retailers are on the cusp of capitalising on the savings made possible through collaborating on retail ready projects,” Edwards said.
He said the summit highlighted how reduction in use of secondary cardboard packaging was a real focus of the region’s major manufacturers and was creating opportunities to enhance supply chain savings and customer value through innovation.
He said the summit noted the progress of the beverage industry in Europe, which was showcased as an example where more than 70 per cent of products are delivered through to retail floors without any form of secondary packaging at all.
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Loscam's David Edwards: Retail ready projects are driving a reduction in the use of secondary cardboard packaging in the Asia-Pacific region.
