Pallet Solutions
Smart Plastic Pallets for Modern Supply Chains
Transform your logistics with durable plastic pallets and smart digital infrastructure for complete supply chain visibility.
Plastic and Custom Steel Pallets
Explore our range of plastic pallets and containers designed for durability, automation compatibility, and supply chain efficiency.
Standard Plastic Pallet
Heavy-duty HDPE pallet for general warehouse and distribution use. Stackable design with four-way entry.
Built For Automated Systems
Distribution Centers accelerating into automation are driving lower tolerances and increased rejects. Only plastic pallets can achieve the precision and consistency these advanced systems demand.
- Precise dimensions for automated handling systems
- Consistent weight for conveyor and ASRS compatibility
- Reduced reject rates in automated sortation
- Lower maintenance on material handling equipment
Automation Compatibility
Engineered for precision systems
Labor Shortages Are Impacting Wood Pallet Repair Operations
The pallet repair industry is facing a critical labor shortage that directly affects CHEP and other wood pallet pooling programs. Repair depots are struggling to maintain the workforce needed to inspect, sort, and repair damaged pallets at the volume required.
This labor dependency creates supply chain vulnerabilities: longer repair cycles, inconsistent quality, and unpredictable pallet availability. Companies relying on repaired wood pallets face increasing risk of automation rejects and operational disruptions.
Supply Chain Risk
Dependence on labor-intensive pallet repair creates vulnerabilities that plastic pallets eliminate entirely.
Labor Shortage
Repair depot staffing crisis
Pallet repair facilities face 30-40% workforce shortages, leading to backlogs and delayed turnaround times for pooled pallet programs.
Repair Quality Issues
Inconsistent standards
Rushed repairs and undertrained workers result in pallets that fail to meet automation tolerances, increasing reject rates.
Extended Cycle Times
Longer wait periods
Pallet repair cycles that once took days now take weeks, creating inventory shortages and forcing companies to purchase additional pallets.
CHEP Style vs Plastic Pallets Comparison
See why companies are switching from CHEP pooled pallets to owned plastic pallet programs for better performance, reliability, and total cost of ownership.
CHEP Style Wood Pallet
Wear, damage, and hidden costs
Plastic Pallet
Durable, consistent, trackable
Smart Pallets: Beyond Physical Assets
Smart plastic pallets are no longer just physical assets moving goods from A to B. They have become digital infrastructure, transforming everyday logistics assets into sources of insight.
Sensor Integration
Embedded sensors track location, temperature, humidity, and shock events throughout the supply chain.
Real-Time Visibility
Monitor pallet and product location in real-time across warehouses, trucks, and distribution centers.
Data Platform Connectivity
Seamless integration with WMS, ERP, and analytics platforms for comprehensive operational insights.
Utilization Tracking
Understand how your pallets are being used, identify bottlenecks, and optimize asset allocation.
Connect Your Supply Chain
By connecting pallets, crates, and roll cages to sensors and data platforms, businesses can track utilization, reduce losses, and gain real-time visibility across the entire supply chain.
This shift transforms everyday logistics assets into sources of insight, enabling smarter decision-making, greater predictability, and operational resilience.
Fixed Pricing vs. Hidden Costs
Stop the unpredictable expense cycle. Know exactly what you're paying every month.
Plastic Pallets
100% Fixed Monthly Cost
$X.XX
per pallet/month - locked in
- No Repair Costs Ever
Plastic pallets don't break down like wood - no surprise repair fees
- No Loss Penalties
Built-in tracking means you always know where your pallets are
- Full Asset Visibility
Smart sensors track location, condition, and usage in real-time
- Budget With Confidence
Lock in your monthly cost for the entire contract term
Wood Pallet Leasing
Unpredictable Total Cost
$???
base rate + unknown fees
- Repair Cost Surprises
Charged for damage, broken boards, and normal wear and tear
- Lost Pallet Penalties
$25-40+ per pallet for units that go missing in your supply chain
- No Visibility
Pallets disappear into your supply chain with no way to track them
- Budget Uncertainty
Monthly invoices vary wildly based on damage assessments and losses
Choose Your Pallet Program
We offer flexible acquisition options to match your business needs, cash flow requirements, and operational goals. From outright purchase to short-term rentals, find the right fit for your supply chain.
Purchase
Outright Ownership
Leasing
Long-Term Agreement
Rental
Short or Long Term