Cost Model

Reducing damage reduces cash in the trash 

The model uses your existing shrinkage data (or industry averages) to illustrate the savings potential of reducing damage in your supply chain. Stronger, purpose-built RPCs protect product better. Period. By reducing damage and shrinkage in your supply chain, you increase the amount of product that can be sold – improving your bottom line. 

Discover the true cost of using inferior packaging 

The model evaluates your current corrugated packaging and all accessorial packaging costs required to move your products. This data is then compared to the pricing of our RPC alternative. Between our competitive pricing and the reduction of unnecessary excess accessorial packaging, the savings add up quickly. 

More efficient packs cost less to transport 

The model evaluates your current freight rate from plant to DC to store, and the product capacity of your typical truckload with corrugated boxes. RPCs’ structural integrity and standardised footprint mean they can stack higher with less wasted space in a truck. Optimised cube utilisation means more product on every truck, with fewer trips and fewer trucks. 

Faster and easier journey from truck to shelf reduces costs 

The model evaluates the hourly labour rate and the total time dedicated daily to your product in store. Because of RPCs’ smart design, unpacking and stocking product is significantly faster. In addition to these savings, some RPCs offer a retail-ready solution that can decrease labour by over 50% in a single category. 

Credits are rapidly losing value and harder to get 

The model considers the current value of the OCC credit you’re receiving, i.e., the pound amount per tonne of corrugated cardboard you’re recycling. But the revenue from OCC is declining rapidly as less and less cardboard is being accepted for recycling. A great way to offset the cost of this declining revenue stream is the increased savings gained throughout the supply chain from RPCs.