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The new EPAL Euro pallet QR – in circulation since 1 January 2024.
The European Pallet Association e.V. (EPAL) introduced the EPAL Euro pallet QR on 1 January 2024 as a new open EPAL pallet pool product. The new EPAL Euro pallet QR is marked on the right-hand corner blocks with a unique QR code and thus allows it to be easily integrated into digital processes in goods and pallet logistics. Following the market launch on 1 January 2024, the new EPAL Euro pallet QR is now available to order from selected EPAL Euro pallet producers and can be used and exchanged in the open EPAL Euro pallet pool.
On 21 November 2023, the EPAL Board decided the market launch of the new EPAL Euro pallet QR would be on 1 January 2024. With this, EPAL has successfully completed the first step in the digitalisation of the EPAL Euro pallet pool.
From load carrier to information carrier
Each individual EPAL Euro pallet QR is marked with an individual and unique QR code on the two right-hand corner blocks and thus has a unique identity. Users can link the QR code to the goods on the pallet through their own IT systems or through software developed by EPAL and retain complete transparency of the location of the goods and pallet using Track&Trace.
Dirk Hoferer, President of EPAL:
“A unique QR code is generated for each new EPAL Euro pallet QR and printed on the right-hand corner blocks as part of the production process. We decided on this sophisticated solution for marking using unique QR codes so that users can link the EPAL Euro pallet QR to their own data. This means the EPAL Euro pallet will, in future, be not just a load carrier, but also an information carrier.”
The new EPAL Euro pallet QR revolutionises pallet logistics
It is essential that EPAL Euro pallets are always available in sufficient quantity and at the correct location so that users’ supply chains function flawlessly. The new EPAL Euro pallet QR facilitates easy, quick and location-specific capture of the pallets in stock and evaluation of data on quantity and quality. This means it is possible to ensure that EPAL Euro pallets are always available in operational pallet logistics in the correct quantity and necessary quality, irrespective of where the pallets are required in goods and transport logistics.
Davide Dellavalle, Vice-President of EPAL:
"There are many benefits to using EPAL pallets with a QR code in pallet logistics. This can be seen in the labels which are still frequently used to mark pallets today and which entail a great deal of cost, time and waste. In the future, users will be able to monitor and control pallet logistics using a new EPAL web app or their own warehouse management or ERP systems. Having access to real-time data optimises both goods logistics and pallet logistics.” Read more
Source: EPAL
