Reuse on Replay: Straight Talk with Circular Thinkers Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:10:02 -0400 https://reuseonreplay.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 Reuse on Replay: Straight Talk with Circular Thinkers yes 3551d2e0-ce3f-5f16-8230-8950f42aee75 Reusable Packaging Association episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Reusable Packaging Association https://storage.buzzsprout.com/vjsq1y0yene16sh1d6ixs1uiqxxj?.jpg Reuse on Replay: Straight Talk with Circular Thinkers https://reuseonreplay.buzzsprout.com Building Reuse in the Consumer Sector and Showcasing Innovations with the Next-Gen Reuse Corridor at PACK EXPO Building Reuse in the Consumer Sector and Showcasing Innovations with the Next-Gen Reuse Corridor at PACK EXPO Tim Debus, President and CEO of the Reusable Packaging Association (RPA), sits down with Crystal Dreisbach, CEO of Upstream, to discuss the evolving role of reuse in the consumer sector. They explore the policies, business drivers, opportunities, and barriers shaping broader reuse adoption, along with the role of Upstream’s Reuse Solutions Network in advancing solutions. The discussion also introduces the Next-Gen Reuse Corridor at PACK EXPO, a new showcase bringing emerging B2C reuse innovations alongside the established B2B solutions of the Reusable Packaging Pavilion to foster collaboration, accelerate adoption, and support the continued growth of the reuse economy. 

]]> Tim Debus, President and CEO of the Reusable Packaging Association (RPA), sits down with Crystal Dreisbach, CEO of Upstream, to discuss the evolving role of reuse in the consumer sector. They explore the policies, business drivers, opportunities, and barriers shaping broader reuse adoption, along with the role of Upstream’s Reuse Solutions Network in advancing solutions. The discussion also introduces the Next-Gen Reuse Corridor at PACK EXPO, a new showcase bringing emerging B2C reuse innovations alongside the established B2B solutions of the Reusable Packaging Pavilion to foster collaboration, accelerate adoption, and support the continued growth of the reuse economy. 

]]> Reusable Packaging Association Buzzsprout-19784621 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -0400 1842 5 3 full false Smart Pallets Connecting Infrastructure:  How Adaptive Pallet Solutions Is Modernizing the Supply Chain Smart Pallets Connecting Infrastructure:  How Adaptive Pallet Solutions Is Modernizing the Supply Chain In this episode of Reuse on Replay, we explore how technology-enabled reusable transport packaging is changing how companies view and manage their supply chains.

The conversation looks at the evolution of smart assets, real-time visibility and data insights, and the growing role of AI and automation. Adaptive Pallet Solutions (APS) joins the discussion to share its perspective on these trends and how smart pallet technology is being applied in real-world supply chains to improve efficiency, manage costs, and support sustainability measurement.

We also learn more about APS, its approach to connected reusable assets, and the markets it serves.

]]> In this episode of Reuse on Replay, we explore how technology-enabled reusable transport packaging is changing how companies view and manage their supply chains.

The conversation looks at the evolution of smart assets, real-time visibility and data insights, and the growing role of AI and automation. Adaptive Pallet Solutions (APS) joins the discussion to share its perspective on these trends and how smart pallet technology is being applied in real-world supply chains to improve efficiency, manage costs, and support sustainability measurement.

We also learn more about APS, its approach to connected reusable assets, and the markets it serves.

]]> Reusable Packaging Association Buzzsprout-19670500 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0400 1818 5 2 full false Insider Views on Industry Trends and Association Activities with RPA’s Chairperson of the Board Insider Views on Industry Trends and Association Activities with RPA’s Chairperson of the Board In this episode of Reuse on Replay, RPA President and CEO Tim Debus sits down with Samantha Goetz, Director of Marketing Communications at Orbis Corporation and Chairperson of the RPA Board of Directors. A longtime contributor to the reusable transport packaging industry, Samantha has been deeply involved in RPA since its earliest days, helping shape the association's growth and strategic direction.

Together they explore the trends shaping reusable transport packaging today, the accelerating role of technology, policy, and EPR regulations, and what the next generation of supply chain decision-makers means for the future of reuse. Samantha shares why she is optimistic about where the industry is headed and what is fueling the momentum behind the adoption of reusable transport packaging across global supply chains.

]]> In this episode of Reuse on Replay, RPA President and CEO Tim Debus sits down with Samantha Goetz, Director of Marketing Communications at Orbis Corporation and Chairperson of the RPA Board of Directors. A longtime contributor to the reusable transport packaging industry, Samantha has been deeply involved in RPA since its earliest days, helping shape the association's growth and strategic direction.

Together they explore the trends shaping reusable transport packaging today, the accelerating role of technology, policy, and EPR regulations, and what the next generation of supply chain decision-makers means for the future of reuse. Samantha shares why she is optimistic about where the industry is headed and what is fueling the momentum behind the adoption of reusable transport packaging across global supply chains.

]]> Reusable Packaging Association Buzzsprout-19570060 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0400 1764 5 1 full false Previewing PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2025:  World’s Largest Showcase of Reusables Previewing PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2025:  World’s Largest Showcase of Reusables Hear an insider’s view about PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2025 with our special guest, Jim Pittas, President and CEO of PMMI.  In this episode, we delve into the setup of PACK EXPO, outline the RPA’s program with the Reusable Packaging Pavilion and Learning Center, and discuss some hot trends and topics in the packaging industry that will be steering conversations at the show.

 

]]> Hear an insider’s view about PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2025 with our special guest, Jim Pittas, President and CEO of PMMI.  In this episode, we delve into the setup of PACK EXPO, outline the RPA’s program with the Reusable Packaging Pavilion and Learning Center, and discuss some hot trends and topics in the packaging industry that will be steering conversations at the show.

 

]]> Reusable Packaging Association Buzzsprout-17747986 Thu, 28 Aug 2025 07:00:00 -0400 1655 4 6 full false The Future of Packaging: Unlocking Sustainability Through Reusables The Future of Packaging: Unlocking Sustainability Through Reusables In this episode, RPA President & CEO, Tim Debus, revisits the concept of the circular economy and examines how reusable packaging is driving meaningful change in supply chains. Breanna Herbert, SR. Product Manager at Orbis Corporation, joins Tim to discuss the evolving role of circular practices in business today, the progress made, where momentum has slowed, and what real-world transformation looks like. With insights into cost-saving strategies, supply chain efficiencies, and the emerging role of technology, this conversation highlights how durability and design can lead to significant environmental and financial benefits. 

]]> In this episode, RPA President & CEO, Tim Debus, revisits the concept of the circular economy and examines how reusable packaging is driving meaningful change in supply chains. Breanna Herbert, SR. Product Manager at Orbis Corporation, joins Tim to discuss the evolving role of circular practices in business today, the progress made, where momentum has slowed, and what real-world transformation looks like. With insights into cost-saving strategies, supply chain efficiencies, and the emerging role of technology, this conversation highlights how durability and design can lead to significant environmental and financial benefits. 

]]> Reusable Packaging Association Buzzsprout-17593519 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0400 1858 4 5 full false Building a Digital Supply Chain:  How System Loco Is Connecting Products Around the World Building a Digital Supply Chain:  How System Loco Is Connecting Products Around the World In this podcast episode, System Loco CEO, Souroush Honary and Reusable Packaging Association President and CEO, Tim Debus discuss the transformative power of digital supply chains. They explore how technology is revolutionizing the global supply chain by using real-time data to track and enhance visibility, efficiency, and sustainability in logistics.

]]> In this podcast episode, System Loco CEO, Souroush Honary and Reusable Packaging Association President and CEO, Tim Debus discuss the transformative power of digital supply chains. They explore how technology is revolutionizing the global supply chain by using real-time data to track and enhance visibility, efficiency, and sustainability in logistics.

]]> Reusable Packaging Association Buzzsprout-15975877 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0400 1785 4 4 full false Product Application & Tracking Solutions for Technology-enabled Reusable Assets Product Application & Tracking Solutions for Technology-enabled Reusable Assets In this episode, RPA's Todd Hoff shares a conversation with Rob Franzo from Qualcomm and Dave Horvat from Real Time Intelligence about the use of tracking technologies for reusable assets within the modern supply chain.  It's increasingly vital to know the whereabouts, status, and availability of materials and goods as they travel throughout the supply chain. Identification and connectivity technologies play a key role in providing visibility for technology-enabled reusable assets throughout the supply chain. 

]]> In this episode, RPA's Todd Hoff shares a conversation with Rob Franzo from Qualcomm and Dave Horvat from Real Time Intelligence about the use of tracking technologies for reusable assets within the modern supply chain.  It's increasingly vital to know the whereabouts, status, and availability of materials and goods as they travel throughout the supply chain. Identification and connectivity technologies play a key role in providing visibility for technology-enabled reusable assets throughout the supply chain. 

]]> Reusable Packaging Association Buzzsprout-15097180 Sun, 19 May 2024 18:00:00 -0400 2013 4 3 full false What Makes an Excellent Reuse Application in the Retail & Ecommerce Ecosystem? What Makes an Excellent Reuse Application in the Retail & Ecommerce Ecosystem? RPA's Executive Vice President Member Programs, Todd Hoff is joined by Rehrig Pacific's Director of Sales, Supply Chain, Eric Chambers to discuss what considerations a retailer or ecommerce company should have when implementing reusable assets across their supply chain and transportation and logistics network ecosystem. 

]]> RPA's Executive Vice President Member Programs, Todd Hoff is joined by Rehrig Pacific's Director of Sales, Supply Chain, Eric Chambers to discuss what considerations a retailer or ecommerce company should have when implementing reusable assets across their supply chain and transportation and logistics network ecosystem. 

]]> Reusable Packaging Association Buzzsprout-14848143 Mon, 08 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0400 1199 4 2 full false Product Marking and Identification Technologies with Reusable Assets Product Marking and Identification Technologies with Reusable Assets This episode follows part 1 in our recently published blog series - Technology-enabling Reusable Transportation Packaging. Joining RPA's EVP of Member Programs, Todd Hoff is Marty Mares, VP of Branding and Development at Polyfuze Graphics Corporation and Robert Leibrandt, Vice President at Trace It, LLC. Todd, Marty, and Rob take a look at Product Marking & Identification Technologies, where internal and external drivers guide choices for reusable assets. 

]]> This episode follows part 1 in our recently published blog series - Technology-enabling Reusable Transportation Packaging. Joining RPA's EVP of Member Programs, Todd Hoff is Marty Mares, VP of Branding and Development at Polyfuze Graphics Corporation and Robert Leibrandt, Vice President at Trace It, LLC. Todd, Marty, and Rob take a look at Product Marking & Identification Technologies, where internal and external drivers guide choices for reusable assets. 

]]> Reusable Packaging Association Buzzsprout-14534292 Tue, 20 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0500 2032 4 1 full false Securing Pallet Unit Loads with the Reusable VELCRO® Brand LogiStrap® Securing Pallet Unit Loads with the Reusable VELCRO® Brand LogiStrap® Most cargo moves on a pallet, and most shippers use single-use plastic stretch wrap to secure stacked items during transit and storage.  In this podcast episode, Rob Cohen from Display Supply & Lighting joins RPA’s Tim Debus in a conversation about unit load security and the opportunity to use the reusable LogiStrap – a time-tested VELCRO® product innovation – for a more sustainable, cost-efficient, and worker-friendly way to fasten unit loads for their safe handling and movement.

]]> Most cargo moves on a pallet, and most shippers use single-use plastic stretch wrap to secure stacked items during transit and storage.  In this podcast episode, Rob Cohen from Display Supply & Lighting joins RPA’s Tim Debus in a conversation about unit load security and the opportunity to use the reusable LogiStrap – a time-tested VELCRO® product innovation – for a more sustainable, cost-efficient, and worker-friendly way to fasten unit loads for their safe handling and movement.

]]> Reusable Packaging Association Buzzsprout-13960720 Mon, 13 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0500 1758 full false A Smarter, Technology-Driven Supply Chain with Reusable Packaging Systems A Smarter, Technology-Driven Supply Chain with Reusable Packaging Systems Rob Franzo, Committee Chair of the RPA Technology Working Group and Consultant for Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., sits down with Todd Hoff, Executive VP of Member Programs for RPA, to discuss the recent update to the Smarter, Technology-Driven Supply Chain with Reusable Packaging Systems white paper (previously published in 2019), given the considerable acceleration in developing and adopting technologies aimed at automatic identification, monitoring, and tracking of Reusable Transport Packaging (RTP) assets throughout the supply chain. 

]]> Rob Franzo, Committee Chair of the RPA Technology Working Group and Consultant for Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., sits down with Todd Hoff, Executive VP of Member Programs for RPA, to discuss the recent update to the Smarter, Technology-Driven Supply Chain with Reusable Packaging Systems white paper (previously published in 2019), given the considerable acceleration in developing and adopting technologies aimed at automatic identification, monitoring, and tracking of Reusable Transport Packaging (RTP) assets throughout the supply chain. 

]]> Reusable Packaging Association Buzzsprout-13343474 Thu, 03 Aug 2023 10:00:00 -0400 1710 3 6 full false Investment Climate for Sustainable Companies with Reusable Packaging Systems Investment Climate for Sustainable Companies with Reusable Packaging Systems Panel moderator Ben Stoller, CEO of Paxxal, is joined by industry experts Kevin Mazula, CEO of RM2; Shawn Stockman, VP of Sustainability for Onepak; and David Kruger, President of TriEnda, in a discussion about the investment climate for sustainable companies with reusable packaging systems. 

]]> Panel moderator Ben Stoller, CEO of Paxxal, is joined by industry experts Kevin Mazula, CEO of RM2; Shawn Stockman, VP of Sustainability for Onepak; and David Kruger, President of TriEnda, in a discussion about the investment climate for sustainable companies with reusable packaging systems. 

]]> Reusable Packaging Association Buzzsprout-12759711 Tue, 02 May 2023 06:00:00 -0400 1893 3 5 full false What’s the Hidden Value of Tracing your RTIs and Their Contents at Scale? What’s the Hidden Value of Tracing your RTIs and Their Contents at Scale? John DiPalo, Chief Strategy Officer at ACSIS, Inc. joins Tim Debus to introduce the company's cloud platform which offers end-to-end asset and inventory traceability across supply chains. They discuss the benefits and hidden value that can be realized by enlightening business operations

]]> John DiPalo, Chief Strategy Officer at ACSIS, Inc. joins Tim Debus to introduce the company's cloud platform which offers end-to-end asset and inventory traceability across supply chains. They discuss the benefits and hidden value that can be realized by enlightening business operations

]]> Reusable Packaging Association Buzzsprout-12413861 Mon, 13 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400 1533 full false Improving RTP Identification and Branding with Polymer Fusion Labeling Improving RTP Identification and Branding with Polymer Fusion Labeling Marty Mares, VP of Branding and Commercial Development for Polyfuze Graphics, joins Tim Debus to discuss Polyfuze’s innovative plastic fusion labeling technology, which aids the function and management of reusable plastic packaging through improved identification and branding.

]]> Marty Mares, VP of Branding and Commercial Development for Polyfuze Graphics, joins Tim Debus to discuss Polyfuze’s innovative plastic fusion labeling technology, which aids the function and management of reusable plastic packaging through improved identification and branding.

]]> Reusable Packaging Association Buzzsprout-12147019 Wed, 01 Feb 2023 07:00:00 -0500 2066 full false A Conversation with The Kroger Company About their Sustainable Packaging Goals A Conversation with The Kroger Company About their Sustainable Packaging Goals Tim Debus, President & CEO of RPA discusses The Kroger Company's sustainable packaging goals with Andrea Jesudian, Product Manager, Kroger Technology & Digital at the 2022 PACK EXPO Reusable Packaging Learning Center hosted by the Reusable Packaging Association.

]]> Tim Debus, President & CEO of RPA discusses The Kroger Company's sustainable packaging goals with Andrea Jesudian, Product Manager, Kroger Technology & Digital at the 2022 PACK EXPO Reusable Packaging Learning Center hosted by the Reusable Packaging Association.

]]> Reusable Packaging Association Buzzsprout-12100705 Wed, 25 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 1290 3 2 full false State of the Industry: Why Reusable Packaging for Supply Chains Is Business Critical Today State of the Industry: Why Reusable Packaging for Supply Chains Is Business Critical Today Hear the State of the Reusable Packaging Industry address from Tim Debus, President and CEO of RPA, given at the 2022 PACK EXPO Reusable Packaging Learning Center hosted by the Reusable Packaging Association.

]]> Hear the State of the Reusable Packaging Industry address from Tim Debus, President and CEO of RPA, given at the 2022 PACK EXPO Reusable Packaging Learning Center hosted by the Reusable Packaging Association.

]]> Reusable Packaging Association Buzzsprout-11985704 Thu, 05 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0500 1477 3 1 full false Getting Searious about Eliminating Plastic Pollution in Oceans by Helping Businesses Succeed with Reusable Packaging Getting Searious about Eliminating Plastic Pollution in Oceans by Helping Businesses Succeed with Reusable Packaging Willemijn Peeters, Founder and Director of the enterprise consulting firm Searious Business, joins Tim Debus to talk about the company’s mission to prevent plastic pollution in the environment, and its work in partnering with leading brands to design and implement plastic recovery systems including reusable packaging models. The experience of the team, from numerous projects worldwide, offers clients unique insights and problem solving capabilities that are leading the way in sustainability.

]]> Willemijn Peeters, Founder and Director of the enterprise consulting firm Searious Business, joins Tim Debus to talk about the company’s mission to prevent plastic pollution in the environment, and its work in partnering with leading brands to design and implement plastic recovery systems including reusable packaging models. The experience of the team, from numerous projects worldwide, offers clients unique insights and problem solving capabilities that are leading the way in sustainability.

]]> Reusable Packaging Association Buzzsprout-11060869 Wed, 03 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400 1845 full false Overcome Barriers to Managing Reusable Transport Packaging Assets Through a Single Online Platform Solution Overcome Barriers to Managing Reusable Transport Packaging Assets Through a Single Online Platform Solution Anna Valkenburg, Channel Manager for TrackOnline, joins Tim Debus to discuss common challenges to asset management and how TrackOnline answers these problems through the company's online returnable packaging management technology.

]]> Anna Valkenburg, Channel Manager for TrackOnline, joins Tim Debus to discuss common challenges to asset management and how TrackOnline answers these problems through the company's online returnable packaging management technology.

]]> Reusable Packaging Association Buzzsprout-10940191 Wed, 13 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400 1815 2 8 full false Making Packaging Too Good To Waste: Manufacturing at the Forefront of Sustainability Making Packaging Too Good To Waste: Manufacturing at the Forefront of Sustainability  Britta Wyss Bisang, Global Sustainability Director for Schoeller Allibert, joins Tim Debus to discuss the company's sustainability strategy, completed in January 2022, and viewpoints on sustainability in the broader reusable packaging industry. 

]]>  Britta Wyss Bisang, Global Sustainability Director for Schoeller Allibert, joins Tim Debus to discuss the company's sustainability strategy, completed in January 2022, and viewpoints on sustainability in the broader reusable packaging industry. 

]]> Reusable Packaging Association Buzzsprout-10804869 Mon, 20 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400 1727 2 7 full false The Pursuit of Sustainable Supply Chains: How Integrating Technology in Reusable Packaging Reduces Environmental Impacts The Pursuit of Sustainable Supply Chains: How Integrating Technology in Reusable Packaging Reduces Environmental Impacts Surgere's Rob Fink, Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer, and Mike Jett, Global Director of Supply Chain, join Tim Debus to discuss how Surgere's technology solutions enable users to achieve complete visibility of the location and movement of goods, enabling the efficient management of product inventories, like reusable packaging, in the reduction of operational waste and environmental impact.

]]> Surgere's Rob Fink, Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer, and Mike Jett, Global Director of Supply Chain, join Tim Debus to discuss how Surgere's technology solutions enable users to achieve complete visibility of the location and movement of goods, enabling the efficient management of product inventories, like reusable packaging, in the reduction of operational waste and environmental impact.

]]> Reusable Packaging Association Buzzsprout-10527268 Tue, 03 May 2022 05:00:00 -0400 1715 full false Responding to Today’s Market Demands: How iGPS Works Closely with Customers to Keep Products Moving in a Fast-Changing Operating Environment Responding to Today’s Market Demands: How iGPS Works Closely with Customers to Keep Products Moving in a Fast-Changing Operating Environment Jeff Pepperworth, President & CEO of iGPS Logistics, joins Tim Debus to share his career background. Jeff draws from extensive experience in supply chain logistics to provide insight into navigating disruptions and market changes from Covid-19, embracing technology and automation, and leading sustainability initiatives.

]]> Jeff Pepperworth, President & CEO of iGPS Logistics, joins Tim Debus to share his career background. Jeff draws from extensive experience in supply chain logistics to provide insight into navigating disruptions and market changes from Covid-19, embracing technology and automation, and leading sustainability initiatives.

]]> Reusable Packaging Association Buzzsprout-10419182 Tue, 19 Apr 2022 06:00:00 -0400 1492 2 5 full false The Making of a Smart Pallet: How Material, Construction, and Technology Choices Add Value to Reusable Packaging The Making of a Smart Pallet: How Material, Construction, and Technology Choices Add Value to Reusable Packaging Kevin Mazula, CEO of RM2 and Vice Chairman of RPA joins Hillary McCutcheon to discuss the company's BLOCKPal pallet, whose unique material, design, and integrated technology show how reusable packaging can add value far beyond economics across the supply chain. 

]]> Kevin Mazula, CEO of RM2 and Vice Chairman of RPA joins Hillary McCutcheon to discuss the company's BLOCKPal pallet, whose unique material, design, and integrated technology show how reusable packaging can add value far beyond economics across the supply chain. 

]]> Reusable Packaging Association Buzzsprout-10384337 Wed, 06 Apr 2022 06:00:00 -0400 1220 full false Waste Prevention at the Local Level: How StopWaste.org Helps Alameda County Reduce It’s Environmental Impact Waste Prevention at the Local Level: How StopWaste.org Helps Alameda County Reduce It’s Environmental Impact Michelle Fay, Program Manager for StopWaste.org joins Tim Debus to showcase the environmental improvements that can be accomplished by optimizing resources at the local level. Since 1976, StopWaste has helped the 1.7 million residents of Alameda County, California, waste less, recycle properly, and use resources more effectively. 

]]> Michelle Fay, Program Manager for StopWaste.org joins Tim Debus to showcase the environmental improvements that can be accomplished by optimizing resources at the local level. Since 1976, StopWaste has helped the 1.7 million residents of Alameda County, California, waste less, recycle properly, and use resources more effectively. 

]]> Reusable Packaging Association Buzzsprout-10139141 Mon, 28 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 1585 2 3 full false The Impact of Corporate ESG Commitments on the Growth of Reusable Packaging The Impact of Corporate ESG Commitments on the Growth of Reusable Packaging Ben Stoller, CEO of Paxxal and Chairman of the Board of the RPA joins Tim Debus to discuss the business case and operational requirements of reusable packaging systems, and how the increase in corporate commitments around environmental, social, and governance standards are shaping the industry.  

]]> Ben Stoller, CEO of Paxxal and Chairman of the Board of the RPA joins Tim Debus to discuss the business case and operational requirements of reusable packaging systems, and how the increase in corporate commitments around environmental, social, and governance standards are shaping the industry.  

]]> Reusable Packaging Association Buzzsprout-10073861 Tue, 15 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 1880 2 2 full false Looking Back and Looking Forward: the History and Promise of the Reuse Revolution Looking Back and Looking Forward: the History and Promise of the Reuse Revolution Rick Leblanc, Editor of Reusable Packaging News at PackagingRevolution.net and recognized leader of the #reuserevolution joins Tim Debus to explore some history of the reusable packaging industry, discuss Rick's career path, and some of the most prominent issues facing the industry today.

]]> Rick Leblanc, Editor of Reusable Packaging News at PackagingRevolution.net and recognized leader of the #reuserevolution joins Tim Debus to explore some history of the reusable packaging industry, discuss Rick's career path, and some of the most prominent issues facing the industry today.

]]> Reusable Packaging Association Buzzsprout-9882378 Tue, 18 Jan 2022 04:00:00 -0500 1930 2 1 full false Reusable Packaging and the Circular Economy Reusable Packaging and the Circular Economy In this episode, Breanna Herbert, Product Manager for ORBIS Corporation, joins Tim Debus to discuss the circular economy and how reusable packaging fits into this emerging economic and environmental paradigm.

]]> In this episode, Breanna Herbert, Product Manager for ORBIS Corporation, joins Tim Debus to discuss the circular economy and how reusable packaging fits into this emerging economic and environmental paradigm.

]]> Reusable Packaging Association Buzzsprout-9711277 Tue, 04 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0500 1288 1 5 full false Packaging Innovation in a Rapidly Changing Automotive Market Packaging Innovation in a Rapidly Changing Automotive Market In this episode, Leslie LeMair, VP of Sales and Marketing for Georg Utz North America, joins Tim Debus to tell the story of the company’s innovative frame tray product line developed for their customer OSRAM Continental, and discuss trends in automotive packaging in a rapidly changing marketplace.

]]> In this episode, Leslie LeMair, VP of Sales and Marketing for Georg Utz North America, joins Tim Debus to tell the story of the company’s innovative frame tray product line developed for their customer OSRAM Continental, and discuss trends in automotive packaging in a rapidly changing marketplace.

]]> Reusable Packaging Association Buzzsprout-9711270 Tue, 14 Dec 2021 06:00:00 -0500 1071 1 4 full false Accelerating the Circular Economy with Real-Time Product Trackability and Visibility Accelerating the Circular Economy with Real-Time Product Trackability and Visibility In this episode, Steve Statler, SVP of Marketing for Wiliot, joins Hillary McCutcheon to discuss the company’s cloud platform and IoT Pixel technology – computers the size of a postage stamp – which provide real-time tracking and visibility into the movement and condition of goods throughout the supply chain, on reusable packaging as small as a bottle or as large as a pallet or bulk bin. 

]]> In this episode, Steve Statler, SVP of Marketing for Wiliot, joins Hillary McCutcheon to discuss the company’s cloud platform and IoT Pixel technology – computers the size of a postage stamp – which provide real-time tracking and visibility into the movement and condition of goods throughout the supply chain, on reusable packaging as small as a bottle or as large as a pallet or bulk bin. 

]]> Reusable Packaging Association Buzzsprout-9552941 Mon, 15 Nov 2021 14:00:00 -0500 1278 1 3 full false Reusable Packaging Tracking and Administration through a Blockchain Platform Reusable Packaging Tracking and Administration through a Blockchain Platform In this episode, Milou Klooster and Yves du Bois, co-founders of RTI Blockchain, join Tim Debus to discuss the RTI Dashboard, a load carrier administration application for poolers, suppliers, receivers, and shippers using reusable packaging. Hear how this new technology is enabling reusable packaging systems and creating new efficiencies in the marketplace.

]]> In this episode, Milou Klooster and Yves du Bois, co-founders of RTI Blockchain, join Tim Debus to discuss the RTI Dashboard, a load carrier administration application for poolers, suppliers, receivers, and shippers using reusable packaging. Hear how this new technology is enabling reusable packaging systems and creating new efficiencies in the marketplace.

]]> Reusable Packaging Association Buzzsprout-9483317 Wed, 03 Nov 2021 11:00:00 -0400 1646 1 2 full false Panel Discussion - Product Traceability Through a Reusable Packaging Platform Panel Discussion - Product Traceability Through a Reusable Packaging Platform The Covid-19 crisis has accelerated the share of digital or digitally enabled products by seven years, and today most business and IT executives report an accelerated pace for their company’s digital transformation with 92% revealing urgency in their call to action. Having durable and lasting properties, reusable packaging products like pallets, bins, and containers offer an optimum platform for technology integration and the opportunity for real-time product visibility into location and condition from point of manufacture to point of sale. In this panel session, learn the latest technology developments and applications with smart packaging for the supply chain and how technology available today is creating unit load and case level visibility for more efficient, resilient, and value-creating business operations.

]]> The Covid-19 crisis has accelerated the share of digital or digitally enabled products by seven years, and today most business and IT executives report an accelerated pace for their company’s digital transformation with 92% revealing urgency in their call to action. Having durable and lasting properties, reusable packaging products like pallets, bins, and containers offer an optimum platform for technology integration and the opportunity for real-time product visibility into location and condition from point of manufacture to point of sale. In this panel session, learn the latest technology developments and applications with smart packaging for the supply chain and how technology available today is creating unit load and case level visibility for more efficient, resilient, and value-creating business operations.

]]> Reusable Packaging Association Buzzsprout-9348117 Thu, 14 Oct 2021 11:00:00 -0400 2353 1 1 full false