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CPC sets goals for 2007
Lora Grady
Toronto, Ont.—Reducing user costs and leveraging technology were the themes of the Canadian Pallet Council’s 2007 annual conference held in Toronto recently. Members of the non-profit pallet pool gathered to network, exchange ideas and get a sense of the trends for the
remainder of the year.
Now marking its 30th year, the CPC is “going through a rebirth in order to reaffirm [its] role in the industry,” said Belinda Junkin, president and CEO of the CPC, in an interview following the event.
Cost control is an ongoing issue among pallet users, so the CPC has commissioned a study to help members understand and optimize their pallet usage. An industry-wide study had been used in the past, but the new research is the first to focus on specific segments of the
industry, Junkin said.
In the fall, the association will announce upgrades to its CTSWEB site, which was launched in 2004. The web site was designed by members to be an interactive means of connecting with each other, and monitoring pallet activity and circulation.
“CTSWEB is by far our biggest undertaking and our greatest success,” Junkin said. “We at CPC often know more about our members’ businesses than they do.” She said the site helps members make informed decisions, whereas in the past, they were often made by speculation.
In addition to web site upgrades, the CPC is also improving its pallet control software program. The system enables users to calculate costs and decide which pallet pool is most viable for each business. The latest version of the software is expected out this fall.
The CPC has approximately 1,400 members throughout Canada, in industries such as grocery, manufacturing, retail and transportation. b2b
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