Analyse current uses 

Before making the transition to reusable packaging, it's essential to know exactly what your current packaging practices are. This will help you get off to a good start and avoid costly mistakes.​

Companies first need to map their packaging flows. They need to identify where and how packaging is used in their supply chain:

• At what point does packaging enter the process (order picking, shipping, etc.)? 
• What kind of packaging is used (cardboard boxes, plastic film, etc.)? 
• What is the number of reuse cycles/what is their average lifespan?

In this mapping, volumes, destinations, shipment frequencies and the type of goods transported must be listed. The more precise and detailed the analysis, the more effective the transition.

It's also important to be able to identify areas where packaging is misused or overused: over-packaging (several unnecessary layers), waste generated at customer reception points, losses and breakages linked to fragile or inappropriate packaging.

These failures can represent significant hidden costs, which a well-thought-out reusable system could reduce.

Finally, when analysing its current uses, you also need to be able to measure its environmental and financial impact. It is important to carry out a life-cycle analysis to assess the impact of your current packaging.

Ask us for a profitability analysis.

Define clear objectives

Once current uses have been identified, the transition to reusables must be based on concrete, measurable objectives. Without a clear direction, it's more likely to give up when things start to go wrong.

Reuse objectives need to be integrated into a broader vision and aligned with overall corporate strategy:

• The objectives must meet the expectations of the CSR manager: reducing waste and carbon footprint, improving the circular economy... ; 
• Product innovation is essential: it creates a new customer experience and helps companies stand out from the crowd; 
• Adopting reuse helps optimize logistics (reducing losses, etc.).

Define measurable targets

Companies need to set themselves concrete objectives. Here are a few examples:

• Reduce disposable packaging by 50% within 15 months; 
• Move to 100% reusable packaging within one year; 
• Achieve a packaging return rate of 95% six months after deployment; 
• Reduce total packaging costs by 35% in 3 years.

Get the information you need to find the right solutions

The success of the transition from disposable to reusable depends largely on the choice of the right packaging. The new system must be reliable, easy to implement and adapted to your logistics flows.

Loopipak meets the needs of companies that are ready to take the next step. In addition to being reusable, our packaging offers a number of advantages:

• They are modular: several sizes and formats are available. They can also be made to measure;
• They are robust: they can endure many reuse cycles without degrading; 
• They are easy to handle: foldable and lightweight; 
• They have a tracking system.

Our reusable packaging is made from recycled materials (especially advertising banners), making it unique and environmentally friendly. We also work with adapted companies, which adds a social dimension to our environmental impact.

Summary of ben​efits

Successfully making the transition from disposable to reusable is not something that can be achieved overnight, but it is a strategic approach that has both meaning and impact. By starting with a detailed analysis and setting clear objectives, companies can transform their logistics into a concrete lever for the environment, while making savings in the long term. The question is no longer whether change is necessary, but how to implement it intelligently, starting today.