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Fourry Handoko¹, Catrien Paula¹, Sutanto Hidayat²

¹Industrial Engineering, National Institute of Technology (ITN) Malang, Indonesia.

|May 13, 2021

Summary

This study addresses wooden pallet shortages in pulp and paper companies by applying the 3-R concept (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle). Three novel techniques were developed to ensure sufficient pallet supply, enhancing logistics efficiency.

Keywords:

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Area of Science:

Industrial Engineering
Supply Chain Management
Sustainable Manufacturing

Background:

Wooden pallets are essential for logistics in manufacturing but face material shortages, particularly in the pulp and paper industry.
Existing pallet supply chains are vulnerable to disruptions, impacting production and delivery schedules.
The need for sustainable and resilient solutions for material sourcing in industrial logistics is critical.

Purpose of the Study:

To apply the 3-R concept (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) to mitigate wooden pallet shortages.
To develop and validate practical techniques for sustainable pallet management within a closed-loop system.
To provide a framework for companies to implement policies addressing pallet material scarcity.

Main Methods:

Development of three distinct techniques based on the 3-R principles within a closed-loop system.
Experimental validation of techniques including repairing and reusing waste pallets, and utilizing internal Finger Glued-Laminate products.
Assessment of developed techniques against mandatory strength and design criteria for industrial pallets.

Main Results:

Successful implementation of three 3-R based techniques for pallet acquisition and management.
All developed techniques met required strength and design standards for effective pallet use.
Demonstrated feasibility of a closed-loop system for sustainable pallet resource management.

Conclusions:

The 3-R concept, applied through the developed closed-loop system techniques, effectively addresses wooden pallet shortages.
Implementing these strategies can lead to improved logistics quality and on-time product delivery.
This research provides a viable model for sustainable material management in industrial settings.