Summary
KGC's in-plant logistics team identified a unique opportunity to cut costs and reduce environmental waste at an automobile client's site. A simple, shopfloor observation led to a closed-loop packaging solution that reused inbound wooden packaging for outbound shipments. The result? Significant cost savings, reduced wood waste, and a step forward for sustainable logistics.
The Scenario
The Insight
Why discard usable wood?
The Solution: A 5-step Sustainable Process
- Collected quality wooden packaging from inbound deliveries
- Dismantled materials into clean wooden strips
- Designed crate specs tailored to outbound needs
- Reconstructed new crates from reclaimed wood
- Deployed them into finished goods
This solution aligned with KGC’s broader sustainability goals and reduced reliance on fresh materials.
The Outcome
- Cost Reduction: The client saw a noticeable drop in packaging expenses.
- Waste Minimization: Wood waste was drastically reduced.
- Circular Logistics: The process created a closed-loop packaging system—leaner, greener, smarter.
Impact & Takeaway
This wasn’t a one-time fix—it became a model for sustainability across operations. KGC’s “Best from Waste” initiative is proof that green logistics doesn’t require massive investment—it starts with observing, rethinking, and reusing.
At KGC, we don’t just talk about sustainability—we build it, crate by crate.