Pilot Program for Reusables Risk Free

Sustainable packaging program

Expert conversion support every step of the way

We make switching to reusable packaging simple, guiding you through each step and giving you and your team confidence in the sustainability and bottom-line impact you’ll achieve.

Meat factory employee pushes a cart of Tosca meat crates while trialing Meat RPCs as part of the tosca pilot program.

How piloting works: Four steps to savings

Tosca’s pilot program is designed to eliminate any risk associated with trying reusable packaging. There’s no commitment, but there are plenty of potential benefits to discover. We’ll customize the program to your specific business needs so you can experience the advantages of reusables firsthand.

Scope

Set up

Execute

Evaluate

We’ll collaborate with you to identify the products, regions, distribution centers, suppliers, and stores involved in the pilot.
Together, we’ll define your pilot’s goals and develop a customized savings and benefit model and life cycle assessment analysis.
Our team will analyze your supply chain and recommend the optimal container, pallet, or bin solution.
We’ll conduct pack-outs to ensure a perfect fit for your products.

We’ll create a training program tailored to your team, covering best practices for handling, shipping, and returning reusable containers or pallets.
Training materials like handbooks, videos, and posters will be customized for your needs.
Our team will lead training sessions for your suppliers, distribution centers, and individual stores.
We’ll collaborate with you to establish a seamless reverse logistics process.

Tosca will be by your side throughout the pilot program, monitoring progress and conducting site visits to stores and distribution centers.
We’ll continuously track performance against your established goals.
We’ll suggest adjustments to optimize the program for maximum benefit based on our observations.

Upon completion, Tosca will provide a comprehensive report detailing the pilot’s results, including feedback from distribution centers and store associates.
The report will typically showcase reductions in shrink, transportation costs, packaging expenses, and labor requirements.
We’ll analyze the program’s performance against your goals and present a final report with actionable insights.

A Tosca employee advises a factory manager on how to empty a Superior Hybrid bulk bin.

Hefty impact, but a light lift

With 60 years of experience guiding supply chain leaders to reusable solutions, we’ve mastered the process. Our goal is to minimize your workload by handling most of the conversion process, including:

Savings and sustainability impact analysis: We'll quantify the financial and sustainable benefits of switching to reusables through a customized analysis.

On-site consultation: We'll assess your needs and operating environment to develop a personalized plan.

Select pooled assets: We'll help you choose the right reusable containers, bins, or pallets for your products.

Stakeholder buy-in: We'll provide resources and support to get everyone on board with the switch to reusables.

Risk-free pilot program: Test the waters with a customizable pilot designed specifically for your business.

Rollout: Based on your pilot's success, we'll seamlessly integrate reusables into your regular operations.

Ongoing quality assurance: We'll monitor your program and provide ongoing support to ensure long-term success.

A grower removes bundles of fresh US green onions from a soiled corrugated cardboard box and places them into breathable, reusable produce crates, while a spectator records inventory and product quality on a paper notepad.

Quantifiable pilot program outcomes

What you can expect from the successful pilot program run by us:

Reduced shrink:

Eliminate wasted, damaged, or unsaleable products by removing box failures from your supply chain.

Packaging savings:

Measurably cut costs by eliminating excess packaging materials like corner boards, strapping, and shrink wrap.

Transportation savings:

Optimize cube utilization and reduce transportation expenses. Reusable containers are stronger, have a standardized footprint for better stacking, and fold or nest for efficient reverse logistics.

Labor efficiencies:

With our container or pallet solutions, you can experience a more organized workspace and streamlined handling and restocking. Plus, you can eliminate time spent baling cardboard and foam waste.

Reusable packaging success stories from leading companies

Case study: Tosca RPCs reduce time and emissions for premium chicken supplier Fieldale Farms

Customer stories

Start your risk-free reusables pilot today

Kick off small, learn big. We’ll help you implement a pilot program to test the waters and gather valuable insights before full-scale adoption.

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