For Shipping Goods, Wood Pallets Have the Edge on Cost

From parts and materials to food and finished products, pallets are an absolute necessity in industry. That means the cost of buying them, repairing them, and storing them is a big part of every company's bottom line. So how do you find a competitive advantage in your pallet usage?

In a cost-benefit analysis, wood pallets have the edge. While wood pallets aren't appropriate for every shipping need, knowing what goes into the cost of making a wood pallet that does the job you need can help with your bottom line.

The cost of making a wood pallet is impacted by some key factors:

• Lumber prices — Still trending high, leading to higher prices for new wood pallets.
• Size of the pallet — The most common is 48x40. Smaller or larger sizes affect lumber and fastener counts and ultimately cost.
• Customizing pallets — Custom shape, size, and load capacity mean different lumber, fasteners, and design time.
• Labor cost — Custom orders are far more labor-intensive than assembly-line standard builds.
• Order volume — Bulk orders bring the unit price down.

Create Your Competitive Advantage

If you are shipping anything, pallets will be a necessary cost of doing business, so reducing that expense is one of the best ways to give your company an edge. Whether you need standard-sized pallets or odd/over-size pallets, you can reduce this cost by relying on Tri County Pallet.

Why? Because managing handling and storage and using recycled whenever possible are among the best ways to cut pallet costs. At Tri County Pallet, you can expect:

• A steady supply of high-quality pallets
• Pick-up and delivery service that is timely and consistent
• Room to store pallets so you don't have to
• Recycled pallets and custom pallets to cover all your needs
• A commitment to our environment that means no-waste and no landfills

At Tri County Pallet, we scrutinize every pallet we receive, repairing those that can be safely restored and retaining quality boards to build and repair additional pallets. We always have a consistent supply of pallets and wood to build pallets to your specifications. Call Tri County Pallet today for details on our pallet management program and how recycled pallets can make the difference for you.