Poor quality wooden pallets lead to hidden costs

TAPSIAD President Akın Balcıoğlu said that non-standard wooden pallets and crates in logistics pose serious risks in terms of safety, cost, and the environment, and requested that the Ministry of Industry and Technology accelerate regulations and effective inspections to strengthen quality standards. Balcıoğlu emphasized that durability and certification should be added to purchasing criteria in all sectors, especially in chain stores. The increase in the use of wooden pallets/crates in chain stores and manufacturing facilities in Turkey has made quality a critical component of the supply chain. TAPSIAD (Association of All Wood Packaging and Pallet Manufacturers) President Akın Balcıoğlu emphasized that the proliferation of non-compliant productions in the market; improper stacking in storage, tipping/breaking during shipment, product losses, and occupational safety issues. Appeal to chain stores: Durability and certification as much as price Balcıoğlu noted that warehouse racks ...