An Introduction to the OptiLedge® Pallet Alternatives
The OptiLedge was created by IKEA to improve the unitization of goods by providing a low cost, lightweight, unit load base pallet alternative. Extensive studies have proven that fully unitized goods reduce damage and significantly reduce the costs related both to labor during unloading and when palletizing shipments from import DCs into the general supply chain. The OptiLedge replaces other loading systems including floor loading, slip sheets and other pallet systems including wooden pallets, cardboard pallets and plastic pallets.
Pallet Alternative Product Benefits
Optiledge Pallet Alternatives are Environmentally Sustainable - The OptiLedge is made of strong, light and durable polypropylene plastic which is easily recycled. The lightweight OptiLedge requires less fuel for transport thereby reducing the carbon footprint.
Lower Costs - Our customers consistently save hundreds of dollars—mainly in fuel and labor costs—per container by unitizing goods on the OptiLedge. Significant savings result from dramatic reduction of labor required to handle imported goods and reduced fuel expenses due to the lighter weight of the OptiLedge pallet alternative. Other savings include reduced packaging costs and reduced damages.
Efficient Cube Utilization in Containers and in DCs - The OptiLedge, when not in use, nests together taking up dramatically less storage space than a traditional pallet. As an example, one truckload of OptiLedges would be the equivalent of 23 truckloads of traditional pallets. Goods unitized on the OptiLedge can reduce storage space requirements by up to 30%. The OptiLedge becomes a "custom-sized" unit load base as it fits your product and becomes integral to the unit load. The OptiLedge eliminates costly under- hang and increases container fill rates. Custom pallets are far too expensive for use with today’s consumer goods and standard pallet sizes seldom "fit" your product and unit loads. This results in costly waste of space in containers and in DCs.