Late summer typically marks the start of back-to-school season, but fluid milk plants begin planning during the springtime in advance of their August busy season. Plant managers and those involved in procurement have a ton on their mind and that shouldn’t include being concerned about where their milk crates are coming from..

Here is a case study demonstrating how you can stay ahead of the Back-to-School season. 

The Challenge: Needing a Quick-Turn, Just-in-Time Delivery

Beyond product availability, fluid milk plants are seeking a quick-turn, just-in-time delivery as holding excess inventory is not a viable option; when dairies call, they need product immediately. And given the tight margins, they seek affordable pricing that can help protect their bottom line. 

The Solution: Collaborate with Suppliers who Can Offer Dependability and Affordability Along with a Range of Product and Service Solutions

Finding partners whose commitment to you extends beyond Back-to-School season to throughout the year is paramount to your success. Consider suppliers who:

•    Make ongoing commitments to product improvements, such as tooling and presses that enable the manufacture of products at affordable prices. These continued investments will help you improve your bottom line. 

•    Enable you to make immediate decisions. Time is of the essence at fluid milk plants, so you will want a supplier that can provide you with the necessary products, support, and service so you can make key decisions that will impact inventory and ensure no time is wasted. 

•    Offer a one-stop solution for your reusable needs. While today your focus is on Back-to-School season, tomorrow it could be on something else. That’s why you need a supplier who can handle your multiple reusable needs and make your life easier. 

•    Provide a full range of packaging solutions. Related, you will want to ensure your supplier provides packaging solutions that accelerate your distribution processes and reduce labor touch points. 

ORBIS Dairy Cases 

ORBIS Dairy Cases are designed for the efficient distribution of fluid milk products from fluid milk plants to grocery stores, convenience stores, and discount stores. 

•    Two dairy industry standard footprints 

•    Exceptionally reinforced corners and bottoms

•    Maintain their shape and performance through stacking, pressure washing, and transportation

•    Fully recyclable at end of life 

Specifically designed for and by the dairy industry, the ORBIS  40” x 40” Dairy Pallet is structurally foam-molded from heavy-duty HDPE, so it won’t crack, deflect, rot, or splinter like wood. 

This pallet has a 3-stringer design that is compatible with most automated equipment and dairy systems. With a weight of 40 lbs., wet or dry, it surpasses OSHA’s guidelines.