For shipping goods, wood pallets have the edge on cost

From parts and materials to food and finished products, pallets are an absolute necessity in industry. That means the cost of buying them, repairing them, and storing them is a big part of every company’s bottom line. So how do you find a competitive advantage in your pallet usage?

In a cost-benefit analysis, wood pallets have the edge, so while wood pallets aren’t appropriate for every shipping need, knowing what goes into the cost of making a wood pallet that does the job you need can help with your bottom line.

The cost of making a wood pallet is impacted by some key factors.

·         Lumber prices – While lumber prices have come down and are less volatile than they have been over the last few years, they are still trending high, leading to higher prices for new wood pallets.

·         Size of the pallet – The most common wood pallet used today is 48x40. The pallets needed at your company may be smaller or larger than this standard, requiring less lumber or more lumber, fewer fasteners or more fasteners, and ultimately affecting the cost of your finished pallet.

·         Customizing pallets – A custom pallet may involve specific needs in shape, size, and load capacity. That means using different types of lumber, varying sizes of lumber, different types and qualities of fasteners, and special instructions for designing, cutting, and building, all of which can impact the cost.

·         Labor cost – A special order for a custom pallet can be far more labor-intensive than the assembly-line building of standard-sized pallets.

·         Order volume – If you are ordering new pallets, whether standard or custom, how many you need will impact the price you pay. Bulk orders will always bring the price down.

Create your competitive advantage

If you are shipping anything, pallets will be a necessary cost of doing business, so reducing that expense is one of the best ways to give your company an edge. Whether you need standard-sized pallets or you require odd-size or over-size pallets, you can reduce this cost by relying on Tri County Pallet as your resource.

Why? Because managing your handling and storage of pallets and using recycled whenever possible are among the best ways to cut pallet costs. At Tri County Pallet, you can expect:

·         A steady supply of high-quality pallets

·         Pick-up and delivery service that is timely and consistent

·         Room to store pallets so you don’t have to

·         Recycled pallets and custom pallets to cover all your needs

·         A commitment to our environment that means no-waste and no landfills

At Tri County Pallet, we scrutinize every pallet we receive, repairing those that can be safely restored and retaining quality boards to build and repair additional pallets. We always have a consistent supply of pallets and wood to build pallets to your specifications.

Our team can help your team in the effort to run an efficient business with a healthy bottom line. Call Tri County Pallet today for details on our pallet management program and how recycled pallets can make the difference for you.