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Can Shock Pallets Be Integrated into Pallet Pooling Systems?

Offering Specialty Products in A Pallet Pool System Can Be a Great Resource for Your Customers

A pallet pooling system can be a great resource for companies that want an efficient and sustainable alternative compared to the traditional pallet services that are typically used. While share, reuse, and pallet rental systems are an efficient way to manage pallet usage, what if someone needs a specific type of pallet for certain items in their warehouse? Maybe they have more delicate items that are being stored or transported and need more protection than what a standard pallet would provide. Shock pallets are a highly sought out solution for these more delicate items. They are particularly used in industries that transport electronics, glass, or other high value devices. Offering reusable pallets in your pooling service can strengthen your business and your customers. Integrating this specialty product will allow your customers the option for better protection when transporting their goods. While the upfront cost can be intimidating, you will see how investing in these specialty pallets can transform you and your customers business. It will not go unnoticed.

What Are Shock Pallets?

Shock pallets are wooden or plastic pallets that are assembled with materials that help to absorb shocks and vibrations. This protection is usually needed for products that are delicate and prone to damage during storage and shipping transportation. Shock pallets can utilize a number of materials to ensure protection. Some of these materials can consist of wood, foam, rubber, springs, gel, or a plastic pallet. Whatever material is used, it needs to be durable and resilient to handle repeated shocks while also being lightweight and efficient for handling. The materials used also need to be strong enough to withstand multiple uses while being cycled through your pooling system.

How Specialized Products Can Be Integrated into Your Pooling Systems

While shock pallets are usually custom, we are seeing a higher demand for these specialty pallets and a higher need for them in a supply chain. Offering shock pallets in pallet pooling systems can help cut down cost and allow more businesses to be able to afford to use higher end pallets. To be able to offer these pallets in your services, there are a few factors that need to be considered first to ensure successful integration.

Durability

The durability of any pallet within any system should be of high standard. For this system to work, you need to ensure all of the pallets you are offering are durable enough to withstand repeated use since customers will constantly exchange pallets. Shock pallets specifically are designed to absorb impact. If these pallets are damaged in any way, their effectiveness can be compromised. These damages can be costly. The cost of manufacturing shock pallets is typically already higher than the standard wooden pallet. You need to get your return on investment when you are adding more costly pallets to your services. Extending the lifespan of your product with the proper maintenance will allow you to create a cost-effective solution to offer to your customers and their supply chain.

Compatibility

You need to ensure the size of the shock pallets you are including in your pallet pooling are similar in size to the standard pallet sizes. You also need to ensure that they are compatible with being handled with equipment such as forklifts, conveyor belts, and other automated storage systems. Keeping these products similar to your standard offerings will allow more of your customers to be able to integrate them into their infrastructure. We also offer the option to make any size custom wooden pallets or specialty pallets you need, even if they are smaller or larger than the standard. If you are seeing the need in your market and supply chain, we can help you offer what your customers are looking for!

What Are the Benefits of Offering Specialty Products To Your Customers?

There are many reasons why offering specialty pallets, such as shock pallets, can greatly benefit your business and your supply chain. Not only do you have a service and a product that is being highly sought after, you are giving your customers the option to better protect their products. Offering a higher product to your supply chain also allows you to offer them at a higher fee which will allow you to see a higher income with offering this service and product.

Cost Benefits

As a company, you can offer these pallets at a higher fee. The cost of shock pallets can be listed higher than your standard pallet as they take more money to be made and repaired. This additional cost can be explained to your customers and supply chain that it can be looked at as an investment while also offsetting the cost saving of having less product damages. While shock pallets are more expensive to make upfront, you are able to market your product to your customers as a potential cost savings solution.  Using pallets that offer more protection means there will be fewer damages. This can be a significant cost savings for your customers if they regularly experience a high rate of damaged goods from shipping transportation with standard pallets. They will have fewer damages, fewer customer complaints, and will offset a higher investment with a pallet that offers more protection.

Give Franke’s Wood Products A Call Today To Learn More!

Integrating shock pallets into your supply chain pool can be a valuable service to customers. You can help provide a product that is safer and helps companies avoid product damages that are made from shipping transportation using standard pallets made from wood. Making the decision to add shock pallets depends on so many factors. If you are seeing that your supply chain and customers are in need of this product, let Franke’s Wood Products help you with producing shock pallets. Our pallets are well made and are produced in a high standard which will ensure a long lifespan of each pallet. We have built our reputation and products on excellence, and we want to help you bring that excellence to your business and your customers. We pride ourselves with offering unmatched customer service and being available to service you with anything we can assist you and your business with. Our community is built on strong relationships, and we are ready to help you expand your product offerings and give your customers the high-quality products that they are expecting from you. Give us a call today!