RM2 SA
Every day billions of items , from fresh foods to mobile phones , move through complex supply chains all across the world . At some point or another , many of these goods rely on shipping pallets ; a simple , unassuming tool , but one which has helped to revolutionize supply chains and encourage e-commerce growth since they were first introduced . Now , with the help of RM2 , it seems that shipping pallets are revolutionizing the industry once more .
With its cutting-edge BLOCKPal™ pallet , RM2 has established itself as an innovator in pallet design , manufacture , supply and logistics management . Boasting a more reusable , durable design , and harnessing the Internet of Things ( IoT ), the BLOCKPal pallet is helping to enhance supply chains by making them more sustainable , cost-effective , and traceable . Using leading expertise and technological prowess , RM2 is transforming how we ship items , and it seems that the company ’ s innovative ethos is at the heart of its success .
“ At its core , I would characterize RM2 as a research and development company ,” explains Paul deRoulhac , EVP of Global Supply Chains at RM2 . “ We spent the early years of our existence really focused on material engineering and the manufacturing process , and the result of that was a shipping pallet that was head and shoulders above everything else that had ever come into the market .”
Durability and strength Comprised of state-of-the-art composite materials , the company ’ s flagship BLOCKPal pallet offers remarkable strength that goes far beyond anything else in the material handling Supply Chain . This durability not only reduces product damage , worker compensation , and system downtime , it also ensures that the pallet has a longer life cycle and is more cost-effective .
“ Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University conducted extensive tests on the BLOCKPal pallet ,” notes deRoulhac . “ According to the Center for Packaging and Unit Load Design at Virginia Tech , the BLOCKPal pallet outperforms industry standards and can sustain upwards of 150 rugged
54 December 2017