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Maximizing Efficiency: The Impact of Collapsible Bulk Containers on Automotive Supply Chains

Emily Wilhelmus • August 20, 2024

What Role do Plastic Bulk Containers Play in the Automotive Supply Chain?

Automotive assembly line

Returnable bulk containers, a sustainable choice, are extensively used in the automotive supply chain to transport and store various components and materials required in manufacturing. Their durable and reusable design makes them an economical option and a significant step towards reducing single-use packaging, thereby promoting environmental responsibility.

Here are some ways returnable bulk containers are used in the automotive industry:

  • Transporting Parts: Returnable bulk containers transport parts from suppliers to assembly plants. Depending on the size of the container, the parts can be small or large.
  • Storing Parts: Returnable bulk containers are also used to store parts in assembly plants before they are used in the manufacturing process. These containers can be stacked to save space and keep the parts organized. They can collapse when not in use, saving storage space in warehouses or during return transport.
  • Waste Management: Returnable bulk containers play a crucial role in waste management by transporting and storing materials generated during manufacturing. These containers, which can be customized to be leak-proof and prevent contamination, are essential for waste reduction and sustainability.
  • JIT Delivery: Returnable bulk containers can be used in a Just-in-Time (JIT) delivery system, where suppliers deliver the required parts to the assembly plant exactly when they are needed. This efficient system helps reduce inventory and storage costs for the supplier and the assembly plant, leading to significant cost savings in the long run.
  • Recycling: Returnable bulk containers can be recycled at the end of their useful life, reducing waste and promoting sustainability. Old and damaged plastic bulk containers are unproductive waste occupying valuable space, creating housekeeping and safety problems and adding landfill costs. The best environmental and fiscal solution is to avoid landfills by recycling them. At RPP Containers, we recycle these containers to create new bulk containers that can be used again in the automotive supply chain. This process reduces the industry's environmental footprint and contributes to a circular economy. 

What does RPP Containers have to offer the Automotive Industry?

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New Bulk Bins

RPP has OEM-approved bulk bins in stock in all the required industry sizes. With thousands of new bins in inventory at all times, you can turn to RPP when unplanned or last-minute bin requirements catch your team by surprise. Bulk bin manufacturers limit direct sales to truckloads or greater. RPP fulfills orders of any size, from as little as one bin to full truckload quantities.
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Reconditioned Bulk Bins

Reconditioned or refurbished collapsible bulk bins are all different. RefurBest, our line of premium refurbished used bulk containers, follows a specific checklist to ensure top-quality refurbished bulk containers undergo thorough inspections and power washing.  
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Custom Designed and Fabricated Bulk Bins

We specialize in custom fabrication, including extended-length bulk bins. These bins are engineered and designed to fit some of the most expansive parts. Our facility is equipped for onsite fabrication with cut-and-weld bulk bins, custom lid configurations, and dunnage.

Do you have questions? Returnable bulk containers are an essential and cost-effective component of the automotive industry's supply chain, allowing for the efficient transport and storage of parts and materials. By choosing RPP Containers, you can ensure a sustainable and economical solution for your bulk container needs. Do you have questions how plastic bulk containers can benefit your application? Call 1-800-945-8304 or Chat Live with one of our knowledgeable account managers Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm EST. You can also send us an email by visiting our contact page.

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