MSU School of Packaging: Reusable Shipping Containers
Date: 9/4/2008 - 9/5/2008
Location: Michigan State Univ., East Lansing, MI
This fall the School of Packaging will present an update on the current issues in reusable packaging for supply chains September 4-5 on the campus of Michigan State University. Under the direction of Dr. Diana Twede, Professor School of Packaging , this update will explore the costs, benefits and relationships involved in a successful reusable container system. Topics will include:
-The Business Value of Supply Chains
-Costs and Value of Reusable vs. Expendable Shipping Containers
-Return on Investment of Reusable Packaging
-The Sustainability Argument for Reusable Packaging
-The Contribution of Reusable Shipping Containers to Sustainable Communities
-Durability Testing of Reusable Packaging: Issues and Procedures
-Lean Production Opportunities
-Reverse Logistics Options
-Building products applications
An Exhibit Center will give a targeted opportunity to meet with suppliers of a range of products and services for reusable packaging applications. The exhibits showcase new and emerging packaging systems, third party services, and technologies developed to support reusable packaging in supply chains.
www.packaging.msu.edu/conferences.php
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