How does IFCO move?

Global Market Leadership

IFCO’s vision is to achieve, maintain, and drive global market leadership and profitability in all of our businesses.

Dr. Michael W. Nimtsch – Chief Financial Officer of IFCO

Energy Saving

With our innovative RPC drying technology we achieve an excellent result, using significantly less power: up to 90% energy savings versus ordinary systems.

Stefan Geiger – Vice Country Manager IFCO Switzerland, Villmergen, Switzerland

Food Banks

Three refrigerated delivery vans and over 9,000 environmentally friendly RPCs for transporting food to the needy – the Berliner Tafel thanks IFCO for their support!

Sabine Werth – Chairperson of Berliner Tafel e.V., Berlin, Germany

Innovation

With our product innovations we offer environmentally friendly RPCs for maximum freshness across the entire supply chain - even for the most delicate goods.

Michael Meierhöfer – Vice President and Managing Director of IFCO for Germany, Austria and East Europe

Water Recycling

IFCO’s new water recycling equipment reduces our usage by up to 75% - a significant contribution in our efforts in reducing environmental impact.

Fred Heptinstall – President and General Manager of IFCO’s RPC Management Services, Tampa, Florida, USA

Quality

In comparison to corrugated cartons, the integrated cold chain is managed better with Reusable Plastic Containers.

Frank Ratto – Vice President for Marketing, Ratto Bros., Modesto, California, USA

Motivating Employees

IFCO’s employees have committed themselves to the ideals of the WORLDWIDE RESPONSIBILITY initiative by supporting non-profit organizations such as the Food Banks.

Armin Eireiner – Human Resources Director of IFCO Europe, Pullach, Germany

About IFCO

Pallet Management Services

RPC Management Services

Crating & Packaging

IFCO and the Environment

Investor Relations


	Choosing IFCO

	Our Needs Assessment Process
	Reduce Costs
	Online Account Management
	Pallet Education Materials

	Pallets and Pallet Programs

	Customers & Retail Partners

	Contact & Pickup Request

Reduce Costs

Reduce Costs through Better Pallet Management

Simplify your program
Pallet programs that require tracking and accounting take you away from your job; supplier administration costs are charged as fees.
Minimize the number of vendors you use
Reduce the costs of pallet sourcing and leverage your company's total spend by using one national vendor at all facilities.
Minimize your use of leased pallets
Eliminate lost pallet and out of network fees (not to mention the cost of administration) by purchasing pallets instead of leasing them.
Demand JIT delivery
Pallet storage wastes valuable warehouse space and leaves you open to pallet theft. Choose a vendor who offers JIT delivery.
Beware the extras
RFID tags and other high-tech extras can be a great asset to your operation, but only if you need them. If not, they add cost without any value.
Use lighter pallets
A greater number of lighter stringer pallets will fit on a trailer than block pallets, leaving room for more product. Fewer deliveries are needed and less fuel is consumed.
Track costs and identify best practices
By monitoring pallet costs (and revenues) across all locations, you can identify best practices to implement company-wide.
Select a vendor with consistent, year-round reliability
When your supplier doesn't have the inventory you need, you take time away from operations to find it. Or, you waste valuable warehouse space if forced to store large volumes of pallets to ensure you have enough when you need them.
Select a vendor who can service all of your locations
Reduce sourcing costs and leverage your company's total pallet spend by using one national vendor at all of your locations.
Select a vendor with the expertise to help you design the right program
The help of an experienced pallet expert can save you time and reduce your costs by accurately assessing your supply chain needs and finding opportunities for efficiency.

IFCO White Wood vs. Pallet Rental Cost Comparison

Supply Chain Cost Comparison	Pallet Rental	IFCO
Avg. Trip Cost/Purchase Cost (to supplier*)	$ 4.25	$ 5.00
Other Costs (lost pallets, NPD charges, admin, etc.)	$ 0.96	--------
Sort Cost (to Retailer)	$ 0.25	$ 0.25
Return Freight Cost (to Retailer)	$ 0.25	--------
Asset Value after Use (to Retailer)	--------	$(1.50)
Net Cost to Supply Chain	$ 5.71	$ 3.75

*Note: The "average" pallet rental trip cost can be significantly higher when NPD, lost pallet, administration and other fees are included.

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