{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"545: Look At Your Supply Chain From Every Angle, with Pallet Alliance","description":"Mary Casillo & Patrick Noone of Pallet Alliance talk about people, process, partnership & performance, & how their unique approach drives results for customers.    IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:   [03.22] An introduction to Patrick and Mary, their backgrounds, and roles at Pallet Alliance. [04.42] An overview of Pallet Alliance, and the importance of using fit for purpose pallets. [07.20] What this year\u2019s MODEX theme, \u2018From Every Angle,\u2019 means to Pallet Alliance and supply chain optimization. \u201cIf you look at something from every angle, you\u2019re able to optimize it to the best it can be\u2026 And you\u2019re able to fix it from every angle.\u201d \u201cIt\u2019s the opportunity to tear something apart and say: \u2018How do we put this back together for you?\u2019\u201d [09.18] Why designing custom pallet programs is like playing Tetris, or being a detective. \u201cEvery customer is different, you have to figure out what fits where\u2026 And you\u2019re factfinding along the way.\u201d [10.37] A closer look at the journey to developing a new pallet program, from sourcing and testing through to suppliers and transportation, exactly why that process is so challenging, and Pallet Alliance\u2019s approach to problem-solving. \u201cThe amount of work is monumental. We\u2019re so successful because we do all of it for them with our pallet management program\u2026 We want to make people in procurement look good.\u201d [14.38] What makes Pallet Alliance\u2019s process different from traditional sourcing approaches. [17.00] In a landscape increasingly defined by AI, why Pallet Alliance strive to find the balance between people and technology, and why AI is only as good as the data you feed it. \u201cPart of the challenge we have now is that people understand that the data is wrong, but they don\u2019t want to invest the time to allow us to fix it for them. Or, it\u2019s that automatic RFQ, without thinking about bad data in, bad analysis out.\u201d [24.19] The kind of impact Pallet Alliance customers typically see, and how they can continue to uncover substantial savings across locations even with long-term customers. \u201cWe can save millions year over year through cost savings, more efficiency, and education in general.\u201d \u201cWe\u2019re all pallet heads!!\u201d [26.04] What results can look like for Pallet Alliance customers, and how to measure them. \u201cWe don\u2019t have a crystal ball, but we can see where things are going. And if we can see that, we can be proactive instead of reactive, and that\u2019s something our customers really appreciate.\u201d [28.19] A selection of case studies exploring how Pallet Alliance have helped customers avoid fines, improve customer experience, meet high demand, and utilize improved materials to boost resilience and drive huge cost savings. [33.46] Where teams should start when approaching a new pallet program, and the small steps they can take towards making meaningful change. [36.00] What Mary and Patrick want listeners to take away from today\u2019s discussion. \u201cPallets and crates are way more complicated than you think!!\u201d RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED:   Head over to Pallet Alliance\u2019s website now to find out more and discover how they could help you too. You can also connect with Pallet Alliance and keep up to date with the latest over on LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook or X (Twitter) or you can connect with Mary or Patrick on LinkedIn. If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more from Pallet Alliance, check out epsidoes: 501: Uncover Hidden Inefficiencies and Opportunities, with Pallet Alliance 482: Transform the Way Your Business Moves, with Pallet Alliance 146: A Holistic Approach to Pallets Check out our other podcasts HERE. ","author_name":"Let's Talk Supply Chain","author_url":"https:\/\/www.letstalksupplychain.com","html":"