Good logistics planning is essential to make the industry more competitive, as it influences the reduction of delivery times and product availability and prices, helping to reduce costs and attract customers.

However, Brazilian industry still presents many logistical problems, whether due to production bottlenecks, low productivity, lack of security, waste of raw materials, among other factors. All of this increases costs and affects company performance. According to the Logistics Costs in Brazil survey, carried out by Fundação Dom Cabral, logistics costs currently represent 12.37% of companies’ gross revenue.

To optimize results in the industry, it is necessary to be able to identify problems and bottlenecks in operations and implement strategies to overcome difficulties.

But do you already know the main logistical problems encountered in the industry? Do you know how the Super Roto pallet can help solve these problems? Do you know the advantages of these products? See below how to solve logistical problems in the industry with the Super Roto pallet.

Understand how logistics works in the industry

Logistics is a set of technical disciplines that deals with the flow of materials, from raw materials to the finished product, aiming to increase economic rationality. It involves factors such as transportation, storage, stock, inventory, transit time, order processing, tax burden, among others.

Learn about the main logistical problems in the industry

A detailed analysis of the functioning of your entire company can help you identify the biggest problems in your logistics processes. To help with this task, below we will show some of the most common problems encountered in the industry.

Production bottlenecks

Production bottlenecks can slow down logistics processes and harm entire production. The great difficulty with these problems is the difficulty of identifying them. Therefore, carry out a complete analysis to check if there are any bottlenecks in your logistics processes. Since there are many steps in this process, it is necessary to measure the capacity of each one to then find out where the problem lies.

Consumer satisfaction

Long waiting times for product delivery is a significant factor in the customer experience. The longer it takes for delivery to happen, the less satisfied the buyer is.

Slow logistics processes reduce production capacity and worsen delivery quality. To increase efficiency, companies must produce as much as they can, in the shortest time and at the lowest possible cost. To achieve this, logistical processes need to be very well aligned and organized.

Planning problems

Without adequate planning, the business becomes unable to grow and optimize processes to better serve the market.

Logistics planning attempts to resolve four of the biggest problem areas: customer service levels, facility locations, inventory decisions, and transportation decisions.

Furthermore, good logistics planning allows you to determine production cost standards, simulate different scenarios and determine the price.

Waste of raw materials

How long does your raw material sit in stock due to slow logistics processes? Your company could be losing money and materials because of this, especially if it works with perishable products.

Ideally, the raw material should remain in stock for as little time as possible to reduce storage costs.

Machines and equipment should also not be idle for a long time, as this increases depreciation and generates losses for your business.

Hygiene conditions

Those who work in the food and pharmaceutical sector must always be very attentive to hygiene, cleanliness and safety conditions throughout the logistics process. The production, transportation and storage of products must comply with strict requirements and tight deadlines, which pose major logistical challenges.

Inefficient machinery

Machine management is also extremely important and requires adequate monitoring of maintenance performed, fuel consumed and hours worked. Machines with higher-than-expected costs and even the misuse of parts can substantially increase costs.

Lack of communication

Many supply chain problems can be solved by sharing information. The use of process maps (flow charts) helps to better understand the internal logistics chain of large companies.

Good management of physical and information flow, with the use of integrated management software (ERP), allows managers to visualize a general picture of the business and develop detailed diagnoses.

Ergonomics issues

Cargo transportation and handling can cause health problems and injuries such as RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury) for workers. The use of ergonomic pallets helps to avoid this problem, considerably reducing the occurrence of occupational diseases caused by the ergonomic factor.

Learn about the characteristics of the Super Roto pallet

Super Roto® rotomolded plastic pallets are capable of transporting, storing, protecting and organizing the most different types of products in the industry.

Made from polyethylene, these products are best suited for sectors that require washable and sterile packaging, such as food and pharmaceutical products. Furthermore, they are the safest to deal with chemicals and meet the requirements of Good Manufacturing Practices.

Super Roto® rotomolded plastic pallets have four entrances with hollow faces. These products are monoblocks, nestable and allow double stacking. Easy to handle, they can also be moved with forklifts or pallet trucks. Tested to the extreme, they comply with Anvisa, MAPA, GMP and HACCP (HACCP) standards.

Manufactured without pressure, Super Roto pallets offer resistance to mechanical shock, preventing cracks and cracks, and have a 10-year warranty.

Made from high-density rotomolded plastic, rotomolded plastic pallets are resistant to temperature variations. They can be used in pallet racks in cold rooms and in environments with temperatures between -35ºC and 60ºC without presenting variations in weight, color and shape.

Have more security with Super Roto pallets

The Super Roto plastic pallet is also suitable for industry as it is non-toxic and resistant to chemicals. Furthermore, this product does not absorb moisture, which helps prevent product contamination.

The Super Roto plastic pallet has a smooth, waterproof surface, with rounded corners and no rough edges. Therefore, it is easy to clean and sanitize and allows the application of disinfectants and chemical products, without altering its physical characteristics. The product also receives antimicrobial protection that prevents the proliferation of fungi and bacteria, reducing the risk of contamination.

Anyone who deals with chemical and flammable liquids must always be aware of the risk of spillage of these dangerous products. After all, they can cause contamination of the work environment and the people who handle these products.

The rotomolded containment pallet (Super Roto®) prevents the leakage of chemical and flammable liquids stored in drums and drums from contaminating the environment. Furthermore, it allows spilled liquid to be reused, reducing waste costs.

Discover the advantages of the Super Roto pallet for logistics

• – The Super Roto pallet favors the rationalization of storage spaces, the reduction of damage to products and the better use of vertical spaces. Its structure provides direct and individual access to each load unit, facilitating product distribution.
• – Produced in different colors, pallets favor a more efficient organization of products, with easy identification of goods and good use of physical space.
• – The Super Roto pallet is very versatile and can be configured for use on the ground, in a sliding pallet door, dynamic drive in, rack and metal shelving. In addition, it has a modern system of interlocking crossbars that ensures quick and easy assembly and disassembly.
• – The Super Roto® pallet also favors reverse logistics, as it presents expressive ownership identifications that provide information for transport management. It also enables traceability using, for example, Radio Frequency Identification or RFID.
• – The rotomolded plastic pallet also has the advantage of being stacked and stored on shelves, in order to reduce the space used and facilitate reverse logistics
• – Another difference is the concern for the environment. While wooden pallets last two to three years, plastic pallets last more than 10 years. Furthermore, this material can be 100% reprocessed, using the same raw material, and can therefore be replaced for a lower value than the initial cost.

As we have seen, the Super Roto pallet has characteristics that contribute to optimizing logistics in the industry, making processes much more efficient, safe and economical.