ORBIS to Showcase Reusable Packaging Management (RPM) at Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Global Conference

OCONOMOWOC, Wis. — September 10, 2024 — ORBIS® Corporation, a global leader in reusable packaging solutions, will be showcasing its innovative Reusable Packaging Management (RPM) service at the Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Global Conference held September 24-26 at The Henry Hotel in Dearborn, Mich. RPM sorts, inspects, cleans, refurbishes and repairs all types of reusable packaging, from containers to dunnage to metal racks to pallets.​ It combines packaging management, asset management and packaging analytics to enhance customers’ packaging investment returns and supply chain efficiency, allowing customers to concentrate on their core business.  

“We’re excited for the opportunity to connect with our customers right in the heart of the automotive industry,” said Scott Krebs, senior director, RPM Services. “As a leader in reusable packaging management systems, ORBIS is committed to driving innovation and sustainability in the industry. Our solutions not only reduce environmental impact but also deliver significant cost savings and operational efficiencies for our clients. We have a great story to tell about how RPM helps champion a circular economy and sets a new standard for responsible business practices.” 

RPM: Optimizing customers’ reusable packaging across multiple industries 
RPM encompasses overseeing the lifecycle of packaging materials designed for multiple uses such as inventory, optimizing usage and ensuring the efficient return and reuse of packaging items like containers, totes and pallets. The service combines expertise, data-driven insights and sustainability efforts to optimize its customers’ reusable packaging across a variety of industries.  

Key RPM benefits include:  

  1. Inventory Management. Keeping track of reusable packaging items to ensure they are available when needed and in good condition. 
  1. Cost Optimization. Reducing packaging costs by minimizing the need for new materials and maximizing the lifespan of existing ones. 
  1. Efficiency. Streamlining the return and reuse process to avoid delays and improve overall supply chain efficiency 
  1. Sustainability. Reducing environmental impact by decreasing waste and conserving resources. 

Speak with an RPM subject matter expert 
Scott Krebs and his team, who offer a combined several decades of firsthand automotive and packaging industry insight, will be on hand at Booth #18 and more than happy to offer more context on RPM and its role in supply chain management.  

Contact Andy Jacobson at [email protected] or 612-599-5405 to schedule an interview.  

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