Heavyweight boxing

The standard involves adopting a particular box design "footprint" endorsed by the Fibre Box Association. By mandating that all suppliers pack their produce in 40-x-60- centimeter or 40-x-30-centimeter boxes, Albertson's seeks to achieve a number of ends. They aim to reduce the amount...

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Published inAmerican vegetable grower (1983) Vol. 48; no. 5; p. 54
Main Author Melnick, Rick
Format Magazine Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Willoughby Meister Media Worldwide 01.05.2000
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Boxes
Costs
Purchase orders
Standardization
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Summary:The standard involves adopting a particular box design "footprint" endorsed by the Fibre Box Association. By mandating that all suppliers pack their produce in 40-x-60- centimeter or 40-x-30-centimeter boxes, Albertson's seeks to achieve a number of ends. They aim to reduce the amount of produce that's damaged in shipping due to asymmetrical stacking, etc., as well as decrease labor costs at the point of sale.
ISSN:0741-9848