2 Babes Talk Supply Chain

Mary Casillo talks about Pallet Alliance; taking a holistic view; putting a focus on cost management; and integrating tracking into your transportation.    IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:   [04.23] An overview of Pallet Alliance – who they are, what they do, and how they help their customers. “We take a scientific approach to pallet and category management.” [06.35] The ideal client for Pallet Alliance. “So much money is spent on packaging. And a lot of times people don’t consider the pallet as part of the packaging.” [09.23] From consistency to the impact of differing weather conditions, the biggest packaging problems Pallet Alliance see most regularly from their customers. “The packaging responsibilities are left to local teams with a decentralized strategy. So having a national pallet program is something that really entices our customers to work with us. The value of a national approach, with control and visibility, is really important.” [15.40] The industry challenges impacting Pallet Alliance’s custom