2 Sided Roll Container – 800x700x1770 mm – Nestable
SKU: 46500
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In the food industry, shelf life is of paramount importance. For the client, operating as a manufacturer and retailer of pizzas on the Dutch market, the distribution of fresh products is crucial. The high quality of ingredients and favourable purchase prices impact brand popularity and business development. For this to happen, perfect organization of logistics processes on the organization side is essential.
THE CHALLENGE
The client’s marketing department very often plans seasonal promotional actions. Most often, the steps are taken quickly, at the last minute. For example, a given pizza ingredient is at a reasonable price. Purchase managers can purchase it in larger quantities, or the marketing calendar requires the use of special periods or holidays for company activities. Logistics specialists on the customer side must organize it smoothly in such a situation. The higher volume of deliveries affects the need for many rolling cages working in warehouses during this intensive period.
SOLUTION
Seasonal activities require efficient operations. Due to the high urgency of operations, rental rather than the purchase of rolling cages is most advantageous. In this case, the customer requires an average of 500 additional roll containers for 2-3 weeks to cope with the higher volume of deliveries. The customer usually collects the carriers themselves from Rotom’s warehouses in the Netherlands, which are advantageously located near the customer’s operations.
What kind of roll containers for rent works well in the food industry?
For the customer as a pizza producer, double-sided roll containers with dimensions of 800 x 615 x 1485 mm and a plastic base work well in warehouse logistics. This type of roll container is thermally galvanized and thus resistant to scratches and rust. Additionally, the roll container is equipped with four rubber wheels, which are quiet and adapted to the surface on which the cart with the load is transported. Placing goods on the roll container, whose load capacity is up to 500 kg, is a practical and efficient way of loading, unloading, and safely transporting products.
The customer is delighted with the rental service because we respond quickly to the customer’s demand. In this case, the manufacturer’s company is located close to one of Rotom’s warehouses, so the transport with roll containers arrives the same day.
RESULTS
Thanks to that, regardless of many shifts or the urgency of actions, logistic operations are performed on time, positively influencing the brand image. Indeed, without such a quick way to get additional roll containers, marketing campaigns could not occur.
We are at your service if you are looking for a logistics partner who can quickly respond to your current needs, or if your organization requires additional logistics media supply. Our specialists will promptly contact you and efficiently select the appropriate carriers and logistics solutions. Please fill out the form below or contact us by phone.
Rental of roll containers for the retail industry as a solution for times of disruption
04.08.2022 Reading time: min The unforeseen situation in 2020 related to the Covid-19 pandemic proved to be a test for many industries, including our Client's business.The Client is a fast-growing international chain of industrial goods stores. It is currently (2022) the fastest growing non-food discounter in Europe, offering a diverse range of products in more than 2000 stores for more than 12 million customers. In 2021 alone, the client opened more than 260 new stores in Europe. In addition to the Netherlands, the Client has stores in Poland, Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, and Austria. It is a large-scale company currently employing more than 65,000 people in 10 countries from over 124 different nationalities. Due to this extreme growth, the demand for the required roll containers, which function as indispensable logistics carriers in the Customer’s stores and warehouses, is constantly increasing.
THE CHALLENGE
The unforeseen situation in 2020 related to the Covid-19 pandemic proved to be a test for many industries, including the Client’s business. The temporary lockdown caused disruptions related to the production and delivery of new, essential roll-off containers. However, this did not affect the decline in incoming orders and the scheduled openings of new stores that needed to be stocked.
It turned out that stay-at-home customers were very eager to order non-food products as furnishings for their homes. It led to further growth and the need to open more outlets. For the expansion of the logistics to take place efficiently, the logistics managers needed to quickly deliver a massive number of rolling cages to the warehouses, where all shipments were almost halted.
THE SOLUTION
In this case, time was the essence and the fastest possible supply of the warehouses with the necessary media, so purchasing roll containers was not an option. The ideal solution turned out to be rental. Why? Thanks to the fact that Rotom has a large pool of high-quality roll containers at its disposal on request, the Customer could maintain the fluidity of operations and receive them as soon as possible. Within a few days, we provided the Customer with 12 000 roll containers in 40 trucks (300 units in each trailer). The Customer picked up the collection of the carriers from Rotom’s warehouses.
Why do rolling cages work well in the retail industry?
These are top-rated carriers functioning within stores and warehouses. Moreover, they facilitate the movement and transport of goods in narrow aisles of warehouses and stores. The Customer chose a double-sided roll container type with dimensions of 810x680x1680 mm and a plastic base for rental. Galvanized by heat, it is resistant to scratches and rust. Placing goods on a roll container is a practical and efficient way to load, unload, and safely transport products.
“The main advantage of hiring has been the ability to respond quickly and flexibly, which has proven to help the organization grow dynamically.” (Bart Welten)
RENTAL RESULTS
It is impossible to assess the losses that could have occurred if such dynamic growth had been halted. The very fact that the rolling cages were rented in record time proved to be a real lifesaver for the Client’s business.
We are at your disposal if you are looking for flexibility in responding to your needs, or if your organization requires additional logistical media supply. Our specialists will quickly contact you and efficiently select the appropriate logistics solutions. Please fill out the form below or contact us by phone.
Pay only when used – packaging rental for the retail industry
30.05.2022 Reading time: min Renting refrigerated roll containers doesn't just keep your products fresh; it saves you money. Read how a food industry leader takes advantage of a flexible…Our Client is a leader in the retail food industry in Poland, operating on the Polish market for 25 years. It currently has j (at the end of the first half of 2021) 3154 stores located in over 1100 towns. The pillars of the company’s strategy are carefully selected products (mainly food) of high quality at competitive prices.
In 2020 Client cooperated with over 1,000 Polish suppliers, from which 92% of the products in the chain’s offer came. Currently, the company employs about 70 thousand people and is the largest private employer in Poland. The value of the Customer’s investments in Poland for over 26 years amounts to over PLN 14 billion. It is dynamically developing today; it already has over 17 distribution centers, and more than 4 million customers visit its stores.
THE CHALLENGE
Peak sales times – concern for preserving product freshness
In the period of sales peaks, e.g., before holidays, the Client reorganizes logistics in distribution centers to cope more efficiently with the increase in orders. There is not enough space in the warehouse in the period of increased activity. It will not be possible to process all orders in time due to the limited capacity of logistic facilities. Moreover, concern for the high quality of the shipped food is critical. The shipment of food products must be made at strictly controlled low temperatures to ensure consistently high quality. It is essential because a lack of temperature control during shipping can disqualify goods and affect customer dissatisfaction.
Why did the leading retailer in Poland choose isothermal roll containers?
Isothermal containers are commonly used for food transportation in the so-called “cold chain”. You can compare them to a thermos flask – they ensure the required temperature over a longer transport time without additional cooling equipment, which makes them ideal for short and medium distances. They are a good choice for transporting fresh food.
The Customer had a high demand for refrigerated roll containers, but they decided that the second option was much more beneficial when comparing the purchase and rental costs.
What does the financing model look like while packaging rental?
Containers used for food protection were mainly used during sales peaks, implying that the packaging would be unused for half a year. Logistics specialists organize the implementation of the budget for the entire year – a specific amount that must be prudently disposed of. They realize that they would use up the annual budget by choosing to purchase refrigerated containers. Therefore, they asked for a rental offer for a period of min. 3 years because the longer the rental period, the lower the monthly rate.
“THE CUSTOMER PAYS FOR THE PACKAGE ONLY WHEN IT WORKS.”
Krzysztof Skrobot – Sales Manager
PROJECT RESULTS
The Customer has been cooperating with Rotom for years and sees measurable financial benefits from the very beginning of the process. Besides, during the whole rental process, we take care of the high quality of imported containers, providing the necessary repair and service. Cooperation with Rotom is effective because we share the same opinion on the raw materials used, and the rental of returnable containers is a sustainable solution in terms of financial and environmental resources.
If you are interested in packaging rental and need expert help with consulting and analysis of your supply chain, we are there for you. We offer full consulting, repair, service, after-sales service. Do you have any questions? Please fill out the form or call us.
