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Rich Reiher ( )
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Areas of Expertise
- Custom Wood Packaging Design
- Custom Wood Pallet Manufacturing
- Custom Clip Crates
- Plastic Pallets
- Reverse Distribution (Pallet Return)
- Total Packaging Management
- Opportunity Assessment (Cost Savings)
- Unit Load Optimization and Design
- Sustainability (Environmental Impact)
- ISPM-15 (Wood Treatment for Exporting)
- Nelson Technical Center (Systems Analysis)
- Metal Racks & Containers
- Logistics
- Strategic Planning
- Process Improvement
- Contract Negotiation
- New Business Development
- Purchasing
- Financial (ROI) Modeling
Available For
- Pallet & Packaging Improvement
- Projects
- National Supply Programs
- Reverse Distribution
- Logistics & Warehousing
- Corporate Sales
Conferences & Memberships
- NWPCA Annual Leadership Conference (2011-2024)
- ISTA Transport Packaging Forum (5 years)
- Center for Unit Load Design Short Courses (PDS, Unit Load Optimization)
- Center for Unit Load Design – Crate Design & Performance (2024)
Industry Experience
Rich has over 30 years of experience in manufacturing and distribution environments. He has knowledge in many types of packaging and pallets. Rich's work primarily focuses on packaging asset recovery and comprehensive packaging design improvement programs.
Featured Blogs
- Why are Lead Boards on a Pallet so Important?
- Understanding the Different Types of Wood Grades
- (Video) Watch this Wood Crate Clip Together in Just Minutes!
- Survey Says: Wooden Pallets Dominate
- Is your Shipping Process at Risk for Mold?
- Is "Just a Little Mold" ever OK on Wood Pallets?
- Yes, Wooden Pallets are Environmentally Friendly
- Reduce Packaging Costs with Reverse Distribution
- Can Your Moldy Wood Pallets Be Saved? Maybe...
- Build Custom Crates Fast - No Special Tools Required!