The Challenge: Cost, Efficiency, and Sustainability of Specialized Point-of-Sale Hardware A leading software and technology company that provides electronic products and professional services globally faced a serious challenge in their distribution process. Their products are shipped globally by sea and require specialized packaging to ensure safe transportation. However, their in-house pallet design was inefficient, holding only 18 units per container, and the packaging was not stackable. Materials used included glued

These are essential for the safe transportation of sensitive components such as lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) and to comply with stringent regulations such as the UN Dangerous Goods Regulations. However, many traditional packaging systems are single-use, difficult to recycle, or made of composite materials that end up in landfills. A recent report by the Supplier Partnership for the Environment (SP)1 highlighted this issue, stating that original equipment manufacturing