We’d like to ask you a few questions as part of the registration process. Your responses will help us tailor the workshop content to your particular concerns, as well as assist you in evaluating reusable transport packaging in the context of your business
Information submitted will be reviewed by the presenters so that they can provide material that is relevant to the audience. The information will not be shared with any outside parties.
1. Which workshop would you like to attend? Notify me of future dates
2. How did you hear about the workshop? Please be specific, e.g. "Justin Lehrer of StopWaste.Org" or "Ad in the Business Times" or "San Francisco Chamber of Commerce e-newsletter."
3. Industry Sectors Please select the category that best describes your business.
Food Production Food Distribution Services and Consulting Healthcare Wholesale/Retail Manufacturing & Assembly Distribution & Warehousing Public Agency Other:
4. What type of disposable packaging are you currently using for shipping and/or internal handling of your supplies and products? Check all that apply.
Corrugated cardboard Wood pallets Shrink-wrap Cardboard slips Other:
5. Does your company currently use reusable or durable pallets, totes, containers or wraps in any capacity? Yes No
If Yes, what are you currently using? (Check all that apply)
Plastic pallets Plastic totes Pooled wood pallets Metal pallets Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) Other:
7.If you are not currently using reusable shipping containers, pallets or wraps, what are some of the reasons why? (Check all that apply)
Didn’t have enough information to make an informed decision Didn’t realize cost savings potential Felt my business wasn’t large enough to use reusables The disposable containers or pallets that we use now are what we’ve always used Other:
8. Please select the motivation factors that are now causing your company to consider switching to reusables (Check all that apply):
Reduction in cost of materials Compliance with customers or suppliers demands to reduce packaging (i.e. ISO 14000 certified) Internal company policy (EMS programs, green initiatives) Reduction in disposal costs Want to do what’s right for the environment Reduce carbon footprint Increased product protection Other:
9. After reviewing the web site www.reusables.com and answering the questions on this form have you identified any potential barriers to implementing reusables at your company? Yes No If YES, please describe any barriers that you may know at this time:
10. In the list below please check the boxes that best describe product and packaging logistics at your facility: Outgoing Product
Most of my outgoing products are delivered via our own fleet or a single 3rd party carrier (closed loop system). True False N/A or unsure
Most of my outgoing product shipments use one standard packaging method. (versus one of a kind or custom built). True False N/A or unsure
I ship product out to customers on a regular schedule with limited seasonal variation. True False N/A or unsure
What percentage of outgoing product shipments is delivered within the greater Bay Area? Over 75% Between 50% and 75% Between 25% and 50% Less than 25% N/A or unsure
Supply Chain Most of my incoming shipments are delivered from a single vendor or distribution center. True False N/A or unsure
Most of my incoming product shipments use a standard packaging method. (versus one of a kind or custom built) True False N/A or unsure
I receive deliveries from suppliers on a regular schedule with limited seasonal variation. True False N/A or unsure
Most of my supplies are delivered in non-reusable packaging. True False N/A or unsure
What percentage of your supplies is sourced in the greater Bay Area? Over 75% Between 50% and 75% Between 25% and 50% Less than 25% N/A or unsure
Before hitting the submit button we suggest you print this page and bring it with you to the workshop for reference.
