More88 percent of product damage is caused by poor and inefficient material handling practices.
A survey of material handlers, conducted by the National Wooden Pallet and Container Association (NWPCA) and Cahners Research, says that 88 percent of product damage is caused by poor and inefficient material handling practices. Damage occurs from tines, dropping the pallet load, improper integration with material handling systems or decreased integrity to support unit loads.
A survey of material handlers, conducted by the National Wooden Pallet and Container Association (NWPCA) and Cahners Research, says that 88 percent of product damage is caused by poor and inefficient material handling practices. Damage occurs from tines, dropping the pallet load, improper integration with material handling systems or decreased integrity to support unit loads.
The NWPCA offers a 10-minute video on proper pallet handling techniques and how to spot trouble areas.
NWPCA, 1800 North Kent St., Suite 911, Arlington, VA 22209-2109. Tel.: (703) 527-7667 Fax: (703) 527-7717.
The Food Defense Strategy Exchange (FDSE) is a forum for food defense professionals to interact and share their knowledge and experiences. At the most recent FDSE, a poll of attendees revealed that approximately two-thirds were either re-evaluating their existing food defense plan, or implementing new food defense plans. In this podcast, Don Hsieh, Director of Commercial and Industrial Marketing at Tyco Integrated Security, discusses this topic and other findings from the exchange, and offers some best practices to proactively protect a company’s brand from food adulteration.
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