But the blue pallets were about twice as expensive as traditional pallets. David Lee, an executive at CHEP, says it was a tough sell. DAVID LEE: You had to persuade them - here's a better mousetrap.

Select a pallet that’s in good condition (not broken, rotten, oily or moldy). A visual inspection is usually sufficient to rule out these defects. Inspect the ends of the boards for splits and ...

Manufacturers rely on pallets being available to fulfil orders and distribute them to customers quickly. Also known as ...

People have moved stuff on pallets for a long time. And for basically 50 years, no one in the U.S. really improved on it. Until they did.