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12 Industry Thought Leaders Share Insights & Predictions for 2019 Our favorite annual segment on predictions compiles input from members on what industry can expect for the New Year, and the future. 4 PalletCentral • November-December 2018 palletcentral.com MARKETS 32 Wooden Pallets: A Conversation with the DoD We sat down with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to talk wooden pallets and why they are the preferred shipping platform for the Department of Defense's combat logistics. The DLA manages the global supply chain, from raw materials to end-user disposition, for the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, other federal agencies, and partner and allied nations. By Anne Lewis ENVIRONMENT 34 Working Together on EPDs An industry survey is coming your way in January, and we need your input. Members have been asking for proof that wood truly wins. An Environmental Product Declaration (EPD), with independent certification shows, your customers can now have verified research. This project is funded by The Pallet Foundation. MARKETS 38 The Amazon Effect on the Wood Packaging Industry As Amazon continues to transform the shipping industry, and as more products are going out to consumers rather than being palletized, we wondered what impact this will have on our industry. Hear from members who share insight on the topic. V O L . 1 8 | N O . 6 Departments Chairman's Message ..........................................................6 Inside NWPCA ......................................................................8 Advertisers ..........................................................................40 CAPITOL HILL CORNER 10 Policy at Play – Bradley Byrne Champions the Wood Pallet Industry in Alabama As manufacturing continues to grow, we cannot lose sight of the critical role agriculture and forestry play in our state and nation. U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne (R-AL) supports federal policies that benefit the wood packaging industry. By Patrick Atagi SAFETY 22 OSHA Issues Revised Policy on Safety Incentive & Drug Testing Programs On October 11, 2018, OSHA issued a memorandum clarifying the agency's position on how the new Electronic Recordkeeping rule relates to workplace safety incentive programs and to post- injury/illness drug testing of the worker reporting the condition. By Adele L. Abrams, Esq., CMSP POLITICS 28 The Political State After the Midterms Confusion. Contradiction. Conflict. The recent midterm elections solidified this as our current political state. Some blame the president for the losses, others credit him for mitigating the losses and driving the gains. One political analyst explains more. By Bruce Haynes Published six times annually by the National Wooden Pallet & Container Association, 1421 Prince Street, Suite 340, Alexandria, VA 22314. Tel: 703-519-6104; info@palletcentral.com. Subscriptions to PalletCentral are complimentary, however you need to subscribe: PalletCentral.com>>Subscribe. Changes and Renewals: Current subscribers may sign-in at PalletCentral.com>>Edit Bio (look for "Additional Information" to manage your subscription and edit your mailing address. Or fax changes to: 703-519-4720.The NWPCA does not sell our mailing list; data collected from PalletCentral subscribers is solely used for tracking our readership. Stay Connected FEATURES Pallet Central I N S I D E Cover Background: iStockphoto.com/Mark Carper