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iGPS signs Sunny Delight Beverages

July 20, 2010

Communication from iGPS has been positive, but they have yet to show how they intend to meet pallet manufacturing price point with a decaBDE substitute. Pending bills like HR 4394 and Maine State legislation banning decaBDE will give further ammunition to competitors on the safety of decaBDE within the food supply chain and the iGPS plastic pallet. Asset management challenges and proposed solutions like the SpiderAT asset tag could add to future operational failures.

Con-way Truckload Doublestack™ Optimizes Customer Value

July 14, 2010

The Con-way Doublestack is an example of a company adapting to economic conditions through innovation. Product damage and unloading hassles have been a problem faced by receiving warehouses for many years. Loads are often less than a full truck load because of the inability to stack more than one or two pallet levels in an effort to prevent product damage. The Doublestack may not be the total solution to maximize product cube and less product damage, but it is an excellent start.

Toll Rules Out CHEP Takeover

June 30, 2010

Analysis of:Toll juggernaut rolls on | www.supplychainreview.com.au

It is clear with iGPS fighting for U.S. market share, Loscam challenging in the Asia Pacific market and continued decline in market value the Gorman plan needs to make noticeable strides to regain consumer confidence.

CHEP vs. iGPS: Asset Management and Customer Service

June 28, 2010

The pallet industry is underestimated in terms of its significance to commerce, economic growth and investment opportunities. It appears that the major pooled pallet players are more focused on internal controls rather than market needs. Accusations of food contamination from both have resulted in regulatory, policy and consumer advocates to engage the pallet industry that could have long-term negative effects on the market and economy.

Wood Pallet TBA Contamination at Another Drug Company

June 18, 2010

Analysis of:Glumetza Recall: 52 Lots of Diabetes Drug May Have Chemical Contamination | www.aboutlawsuits.com

It is concerning that another drug company has experienced contamination through TBA transference. TBA is not a product typically used by U.S. pallet companies. The question is pallet source and operational practices. The economic reality has caused companies to take the lowest bid rather than a combination of a fair market price and quality.

Economic Improvement Through Government Intervention Uncertain

June 15, 2010

Analysis of:Economic Indicators Mixed On Continued Uncertainty | www.truckinginfo.com

Economic indicators are not the only factors that will affect freight and truck sales. Required equipment and pending government policy will dictate how commerce will move products to market. The indicators that will affect commerce are trucking, packaging, raw materials and pallets

ConAgra Sell of Gilroy Food Can Spark Opportunity for Brambles

June 14, 2010

Analysis of:ConAgra sells fresh vegetable unit | thepacker.com

The announcement from ConAgra that they will be switching from CHEP Pallets to iGPS marked a big win for Bob Moore and iGPS. News last week of the sale of Gilroy Foods and Flavors could mean an opportunity for Brambles to slice a piece of that victory from iGPS. If Brambles could negotiate with the new owners of Gilroy Foods, Olam International it would mean retaining a multi-million dollar account and proving Brambles is still engaged in the game.

Brambles Rejects Impact of ConAgra Loss

June 10, 2010

In any other market sector, if a business lost an account the size of ConAgra revenue lost and damage could be calculated. In the pooled pallet market a loss of a major food supplier will send shockwave throughout the supply chain, far beyond the millions of pallet issues lost. Brambles reaction would suggest that they are only reacting to the straight pallet issues.

ConAgra: iGPS won another Brambles top ten customer

June 6, 2010

Analysis of:Brambles loses another top US customer | www.theaustralian.com.au

In the past year iGPS has defended perception and legal issues in a hard battle for market share in the rental pallet business. The strategy of Bob Moore has been to meet every obstacle head on. And like a well played chess match Moore has taken on the CEO of Brambles and holding his own

CIMC won bid for Loscam Pallets

June 4, 2010

Analysis of:CIMC wins bidding for Australia's Loscam-sources | www.reuters.com

CIMC is well represented in the Asia-Pacific market, which is one of Brambles only profitable divisions. At this point it is unclear how this will change the competitive landscape in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) and Asia Pacific markets.

Transportation Trends and Government Intervention

June 3, 2010

Analysis of:Top Transport Concerns: Sluggish Economy, Unwise Legislation | www.worldtrademag.com

Of all modes of transportation trucking is the largest in both shipments handled and tonnage. According the Bureau of Transportation Statistics trucking handled 71 percent of the total value of all merchandise transported. Rail companies have capital and assets that cannot be sold off during lean times. The perception of rail transport is that you sacrifice service for cost. Savings are obtained at the expense of transit times and increased damage rates. The debate cannot alter the facts.

iGPS: FM Approval Lawsuit Dropped

June 2, 2010

Mr. Moore states that except for a small number of early prototype pallets, all iGPS pallets manufactured prior to FM Approvals listing date are identical in design and materials. The letter claims that it is FM policy to not retroactively approve products, but did so for the 13 million CHEP composite blocks used to manufacture their pallets. Click on the response letter above to read the full statement.

The National Consumer League calls for pallet safety standards

May 26, 2010

Analysis of:NCL calls on FDA to regulate industry after tests reveal hidden pathogens on pallets used to transport food | nclnet.org

The NCL is pushing for both wood and plastic testing, as both tested positive for E. Coli. The end result will be government policy, regulations and legislation that will hurt small business.

An Unconventional Truth: Investment Opportunities Within The Supply Chain

May 25, 2010

Choosing an investment in today’s market should be called the 8 second ride, just when you think you got it…you end up hiding in a can and some clown is getting you out of trouble. There is a product within the supply chain that consists of billions of units, generating billions in revenue, and is an industry whose time has come.

Transportation Policy Moves Industry Trends

May 24, 2010

Analysis of:Wal-Mart Asks Suppliers to Cede Control of Deliveries | www.bloomberg.com

Economic realities often creates permanent change in how business delivers products to market. Manufactures deliver product to over 4000 Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club locations in the United States. In a transportation policy shift, Wal-Mart will begin to transport products delivered to all store locations on the company trucks. The decision to take over transportation services is an effort to reduce cost and pass the savings to the consumer.

Trucking, packaging and pallets…oh my!:

May 12, 2010

Key Indicators of Economic ImprovementKey indicators of economic improvement are increased sales in products and services that move commerce. Industries such as trucking, packaging and pallets are forward indicators of retail sales performance. These three industries make up the foundation of commerce and will experience the first sign of what is to come. Small to medium-size companies are forced to reduce capital expenditures and as a result fall into niche markets until the economy improves.

Brambles: U.S. Pallet Sales a Drag Company Performance

May 6, 2010

Brambles released their trading update for the nine months leading up to March 2010. In all Group sales rose 1% with the exception of CHEP Americas.

IFCO Systems: Strong Q1 2010 Performance

May 6, 2010

Analysis of:IFCO Delivers Strong Growth in Q1 2010 | eon.businesswire.com

IFCO group reported 10.9% growth to $188.4 million with operational profitability (EBITA) up 29.2% to $31.8 million compared to Q1 2009. The RPC Management Service division showed impressive revenue and EBITA growth as well. Revenue increased 23% to $103.5 million and RPC EBITA grew 37.4% to $27.4 million.

Government Policies and Business Growth

May 5, 2010

The supply chain is in critical condition and government is considering pulling the plug. Transportation and pallet companies are experiencing issues that affect all supply points in business. In the pallet industry; iGPS faces perception and legal issues, Brambles and CHEP are going through reorganization pains, and both the plastic and wood pallet industries is facing regulatory and safety policy intervention.

How Government Policies Affect New Business Growth

May 1, 2010

Often the difference between a successful person and a failure is not one has better abilities or ideas, but the courage that one has to bet on one’s ideas, to take a calculated risk – and to act. – Andre Malraux.

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