Overview Retail giant Edeka has around 13,600 stores in Germany, making it the country’s largest supermarket chain. In Belgium, the family-owned supermarket chain Colruyt covers over 220 locations, playing a prominent role in the Belgian retail sector. However, they needed to improve sales, and turned to Tosca’s retail ready bins to increase product visibility. Despite…

Food waste is a major problem in the grocery supply chain and growers and retailers are responsible to participate in that fight. The European Food Information Council estimates that 88 million tons are wasted each year in the EU alone, representing 174 kilograms per person. Estimates for the US aren’t much better, with The World…

Among the many notable supply chain disruptions of 2021, lumber was a major concern. Home construction, furniture manufacturers, and supply chain operators alike stood shocked as costs rose to $1500 per 1000 feet in May 2021—nearly doubling in price from December 2020. Despite a reduction in price July through November, today lumber is back at…

Working with fresh produce presents several challenges for grocery retailers, especially when it comes to display and storage. The aisles need to look attractive to live up to the customers’ expectations. At the same time, the display solutions need to meet the tightest standards for hygiene while protecting the delicate products from damage to optimize…

The climate crisis is higher on today’s business agenda than ever before, with a pressing need for organizations worldwide to reduce their environmental impact and introduce measures that lead to a more sustainable supply chain. One such measure is adopting sustainable plastic pallets. Sustainability is pushing for changes in consumer packaging[1]. Regulators, FMCG companies, and…

Pallet timber is rising at its fastest rate and showing no signs of slowing, driving an increasingly volatile wood market. According to the latest European reports, the index price of pallet timber alone grew cumulatively more than 20% over the last three quarters of 2020[1]. This phenomenon is happening across the globe. A report from…

Every business has unique goals and ways to measure success and supply chain performance. However, the desire to cut costs, reduce complexity and improve sustainability is universal. That is why it is essential to consider all aspects and processes that contribute to these objectives, especially your entire supply chain. This means evaluating the support and…

From unloading to stocking, restocking, and displaying products, grocery retailers rely on many manual processes to keep the daily operation running. The efficiency of these tasks, both behind the scenes and in the store, directly impacts profitability. Unfortunately, however, these jobs are often laborious and time-consuming to carry out, tying up hours of employee time.…

Choosing a supply chain partner for reusable packaging solutions and asset pooling is a significant consideration for many businesses, as the level of support partners provide can be a key contributor to overall performance. It is a relationship built on trust. If your partner can’t deliver, your business bears the cost. Looking to find the…

The supply chain can be the strongest or the weakest link in any business operation. When it comes to managing a complex system that involves many contributors, getting it right is not always easy. That is why it’s vital to work with a company that understands your challenges and can provide tailored solutions to overcome them. Here we look at three questions…

Now that Brexit has officially gone into effect, ISPM-15 will create significant shipping disruptions  between the UK and EU, as all wood pallets will need to be heat treated to prevent the spread of disease and insects internationally. Long lines, shipping delays, and overall supply chain waste are in the near future of retailers, suppliers and operators all over Europe – all of which can be avoided…