Exchange vs. Pooling
Generally, there are two options to handle pallets: open exchange and pooling solutions.
Pooling
With pooling, on the other hand, a third party remains permanent owner of the pallets. You order the required number of load carriers from the pooling operator. You will pay a usage fee for the pallets provided.
This system is advantageous as you are not in charge of maintenance and administration of the pallets. These tasks are part of the responsibilities of the pooling operator.
Open pallet exchange
In open exchange, you procure the necessary number of pallets, which will be exchanged with the existing empty pallets at a 1:1 ratio upon delivery. In this case, you are in charge of repair, storage, replacements, and management of the pallet account.
There are different service levels available for pooling services. PreTurn offers the following service levels
Direct Service
PreTurn supplies pallets directly from retail to you without prior quality checks. This service level offers optimal balance between cost and quality.
Full Service
If you choose full service, we supply load carriers that had been checked and undergone quality assurance directly to your production site. PreTurn will collect the empty pallets at your customer’s location once you dropped off the pallets holding your cargo have been unloaded.
These pallets are perfect for automated facilities thanks to the guaranteed quality.
Load Carrier-Leasing
If you choose load carrier leasing, you receive the required number of load carriers for your system in one initial delivery for a permanent rental. This is ideal for warehousing, order picking etc.
