In 1995, approximately 68,000 tons of wooden pallets and crates were thrown away in Minnesota. The way your company manages pallets has an impact on the bottom line. Re-evaluating your pallet handling options may identify opportunities to save money and reduce what you throw away as waste. Each year, roughly 500 million new pallets are manufactured in the United States. The costs associated with pallets go beyond their purchase price.
Companies also bear the costs of shipping, storing and handling pallets.
If pallets do not protect your goods, it is likely that you are paying for breakage during shipping. If you receive parts or finished goods that are shipped using pallets, you must also pay for their disposal. Examine your choice of pallets and how you manage them. You may be able to improve your materials handling and save money by changing your disposal methods for wooden pallets. Reduced worker's compensation costs due to injuries from working with pallets.