Trucking Is America’s Most Challenged Supply Chain Link So Make Every Load Count
Never has it been more important to get more product on a truck – to make every shipment count. Global supply chains continue to face historic challenges, and truck…
Behind the Pallet: Insights That Move the World
Insights and innovations driving efficiency, safety, and sustainability across global logistics.
At RM2, we believe the pallet is more than just a platform—it’s the foundation of a smarter, more connected supply chain. Our experts and partners share insights on how data-driven pallet technology, reusable systems, and sustainable design are transforming logistics. Explore articles on best practices, industry trends, and the innovations shaping a safer, cleaner, and more efficient global movement of goods.
As Europe’s Wooden Pallet Woes Grow, It’s Time for Options
Last February, the European Federation of Wooden Pallet & Packaging Manufacturers warned that the extraordinarily high timber prices experienced in late 2020 would accelerate across Europe in 2021. They…
To Reduce OTIF Infractions, Supply Chains Need a Single Point of Data Truth
Modern B2B (and B2C) shipments require multiple points of data validation: at order placement, picking and loading, shipment and delivery, and receiving. Product type, order quantity, required delivery date…
Want to Reduce Theft and Secure Relationships? Build Real-Time Visibility into Your Supply Chain
There’s an old adage that defines the foundation of business relationships this way: “Business is built on two things: respect and trust.” There is a lot of truth in…
What’s the Best Way to Secure Supply Chain Visibility? Judge for Yourself
One of the biggest lessons learned from the global pandemic is the absolutely critical nature of supply chain visibility. Early in the pandemic, as nations shut down their economies…
Are IoT-Connected Pallets a Solution to Supply Chain Woes?
There is a quote by Vladimir Lenin that captures the complete upheaval that occurred in global supply chains as a result of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic: “Nothing can happen for…
Are Pallets Advancing or Hindering Your ESG Strategy?
In 2019, Environmental Social Governance (ESG) was simply a business buzzword, referring to a company’s commitment to do more than make a profit, but to also have an impact…
COVID-19 Vaccine Cold Chain: Which Pallets Fit in this Complex Rollout
In modern times, the world has not experienced anything quite like the COVID-19 pandemic, which spread across the globe with alarming ferocity. As of January 11, 2021, there have…
A Clear and Simple View of the Environmental Impact of Various Pallet Types
In companies’ ongoing efforts to reduce the environmental impact of their operations, the supply chains of the products they sell are under increasing scrutiny, and rightfully so. The world…
The Role of Pallet Material in Ensuring Hygiene in Food and Pharmaceutical Supply Chains
In supply chains with high sanitation requirements, such as food manufacturing and pharmaceuticals, pallets can be a major concern. Although pallets are not primary packaging in these industries—meaning they…
Warehouse Automation and IoT: How Pallets Make or Break Your Success
For years, a heated debate has raged between pallet suppliers over which material makes the best pallet. Wood has been the historic choice: in Modern Materials Handling’s 2020 Annual…