Business Chief US+CAN Magazine December 2017 | Page 63

SUPPLY CHAIN
If a company managing 1mn one way wooden pallet trips per year were to fully implement BLOCKPal pallets equipped with RM2ELIoT connectivity , that company could reduce emissions by 640 metric tons of CO2 every year that it ’ s really a turnkey solution , in that there ’ s no additional infrastructure required ,” explains deRoulhac . “ The pallet is basically self-contained , the communication is self-contained , and we can very easily make that level of data available to our customers . We ’ re really replacing something that already exists within the supply chain today , a shipping pallet , and able to deliver an IoT solution with no upfront implementation costs or infrastructure expense .
By embracing technological trends and cutting-edge design , RM2 has proved that although shipping pallets may seem like a simple tool , they can have a significant impact if utilized effectively . “ With this technology , our objective really
is to drive actionable intelligence that can help drive efficiency in the supply chain ,” deRoulhac says , “ I think , ultimately , that ’ s what our pallet solutions are doing .”
Total pallet management RM2 is not just delivering a smart pallet , it also provides a total pallet solution through a comprehensive logistic network . Programs are designed to meet the individual company ’ s needs which include both internal and external loops . With the support of logistics partners such as SCR Air , who is constantly striving to provide the best in class service while delivering the best possible cost , RM2 is able to deliver a nationwide logistics network that supports its clients ’ solutions .
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