Schoeller Allibert product application: edeka sudwest fish retail supply chain

EDEKA SUDWEST fish retail supply chain

Like many retail companies, EDEKA SUDWEST was using one-trip expanded polystyrene boxes from processing sites to regional distribution centers and stores for the distribution of fish. A Schoeller Allibert reusable stack nest fish container is now the only RTP used in their supply chain.

Old situation

EDEKA SUDWEST was using containers made out of polystyrene with a waterdrain to move fresh fish to the retailer.

Challenges

In order to switch to a returnable plastic solutions they needed to resolve following challenges:

The need of a water drain outside.
Ability to add a bar code.
Suitable for frozen products
Reduced volume when shipped back
Adding a logo
Identification of the container
Environmental report

The Schoeller Allibert Solution = Bicolor stack/nest container

Returnable plastic container out of PP
water drain outside
QR code or Barcode
100% recyclable
existing system in Schoeller Allibert - ERP possible
Easy stacking direction thanks to bicolor
No more styrofoam residue on the fish
Long life service
Temperature resistant up till -30°C

Conclusion

EDEKA SUDWEST adopted to the fish box with drain holes. This solid bicolour Non-Euro Stack/Nest 180° with footprint 800x450 mm is specially designed to store fish. This large non-euro size container has an internal usable volume of 38L. Food-safe and able to load up to 25 kg and 250 kg when stacked. Reduce reverse logistics costs with its high nesting ratio of 71%. Ergonomical thanks to the 2 handles on the short side.

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