Supply Chain Integration

Thanks to far-reaching standardisation achieved by the re-usable packaging, Euro Pool System offers an extremely efficient system for the transport of fresh products from producer to retailer. Yet it could be even faster, cheaper and more sustainable. Euro Pool System actively works together with a number of retailers to shorten the supply chain from producer to consumer. This not only leads to significant cost savings, but it also represents a significant positive development for people and the environment.

In brief, the system works as follows: Euro Pool System’s depot is integrated into the retailer’s distribution centre (an insourced depot), so that empty trays can be washed and used again immediately after being returned. Alternatively, the depot can be built next-to or close-by the retailer’s distribution centre (an outsourced service centre). In both cases, significantly fewer kilometres have to be driven – not a trivial consideration when taking into account current social debates and concerns on food (CO2) miles.