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20 Pallet C e nt ral • S e ptem be r- O ctobe r 2 0 24 INNOVATION I n the manufacturing space, many industries have focused on one thing: yield. However, focusing only on production output sacrifices other factors that are just as important for the longevity of any industry. Worker safety, sustainability, ergonomics, product quality, and production efficiency are all imperative. For organizations leading the way in wooden pallet manufacturing, juggling multiple priorities has always been at the forefront of their minds. Underscored by data like a 95% recycle rate, the wooden pallet industry has mastered the art of balancing production yield with a variety of key considerations. "Sometimes manufacturers still get caught up with focusing too much on productivity more than safety or sustainability," said Mitchell Kamps, the CEO of Kamps Pallets. "But we need to constantly be raising the bar on productivity and other priorities. at way, we'll lift the whole industry to be better and safer, while still keeping productivity high." Wooden pallet manufacturing hasn't always been this way, but with the emergence of innovative technologies, INNOVATION IN PALLET MANUFACTURING IS ABOUT MORE THAN YIELD Leaders Should Priori ze Safety, Sustainability, And Quality At Every Step BY JERICA KINGSBURY, BUSINESS WRITER refreshed production processes, and better collaboration between suppliers, manufacturers, and customers, a new era has emerged in the last decade. One facility may take a slightly different approach than another, but across the board, we're seeing wooden pallet manufacturers implement innovative solutions at a scale that has never been seen before. By getting a look at how pallet manufacturers are incorporating innovation in their facilities, we can better understand the opportunities that exist industrywide.

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