What is recyclable packaging?
In some discrete manufacturing companies, packaging materials are mostly purchased as consumables and the cost is shared in batches. However, in the chemical industry, not all packaging materials are cheap enough to be ignored in the sales business. In actual business management, packaging recycling business It is very common that an enterprise is an economic entity and also a social organization. This is not only due to cost considerations, but also in response to the low-carbon requirements of environmental protection organizations.
There are a large number of recyclable packaging materials in the chemical industry. Returnable packaging refers to packaging materials that contain or transport the subject matter of the sales business and need to be returned to the enterprise after the delivery of the genuine product is completed. For example, our common polyethylene packaging barrels have high recyclability value. This kind of packaging barrel is made of polyethylene material and has the advantages of being lightweight, durable, moisture-proof, and corrosion-resistant. It is widely used in the packaging and storage of items in chemical, food, pharmaceutical and other industries.
First of all, polyethylene packaging barrels can reduce the consumption of natural resources through recycling. As a highly plastic material, polyethylene can be produced and processed into new polyethylene products, such as our common floors, furniture, pipes, etc. By recycling polyethylene packaging barrels, the demand for new raw materials can be effectively reduced, and the exploitation and consumption of resources such as oil can be reduced. Secondly, the recycling of polyethylene packaging barrels helps reduce environmental pollution. If polyethylene packaging barrels are randomly discarded or burned, harmful gases and waste will be produced, causing pollution to the environment. Through recycling, waste polyethylene packaging barrels can be reprocessed to reduce the impact on the environment.
In addition, our common pallets, gas tanks, containers, etc. are also packaging materials that need to be recycled. If the recipient is damaged, the price needs to be compensated.
What are the characteristics of recyclable packaging?
First of all, similar to the consignment business, from the perspective of property rights, even if the recyclable packaging items are shipped to the customer along with the goods and are temporarily stored at the customer's location, from the perspective of property rights, they are still owned by the company;
Second, the customer must return the packaging to the seller within the specified time frame in accordance with the contract, otherwise the customer will be compensated according to the agreed price.
Third, from the perspective of physical storage location, the packaging materials are always stored at the customer (or freight company) before they are returned. The inventory type needs to be distinguished from the regular inventory managed by our company itself. In Sage X3, we can define special stock types (stock types) to show differentiation and quantity management.
Fourth, in the sales and delivery process, the recyclable packaging must be accompanied by the goods and the goods must be moved to the storage location. In the financial accounting voucher process, no financial vouchers are generated. In the sales return process, a reverse storage location movement is required.
Recyclable packaging management process
Management entities for recyclable packaging:
After the recyclable packaging is sold and shipped, it can be returned by the freight company or by the customer after the goods are used. This depends on the characteristics of the product. For example, pallets can be returned at any time, and filling barrels need to be returned after consumption. Return after you are done. So the management party can be the freight company or the customer.
If the recyclable packaging cannot be collected on time
Recyclable packaging cannot be returned on the agreed date, or if the customer clearly indicates that the packaging is reserved for his or her own use, the packaging can be treated as sales, and a sales order needs to be opened, supporting materials shipped, and sales receivables generated. certificate.
The company is responsible for tracking and management, or it can be managed by the company's internal logistics department or dedicated packaging managers. Whether managed by an internal or external organization, corresponding management systems and processes need to be established.
Packaging and delivery: During the sales and delivery process, recyclable packaging is shipped to customers together with the goods, and the quantity and specifications of the packaging are recorded.
Packaging return agreement: Sign a contract or agreement with the customer, requiring the customer to return the packaging to the company on time within the agreed time range.
Packaging tracking: Monitor and track the return of packaging to ensure that customers return packaging on time.
Packaging inspection and maintenance: After the packaging is returned, the packaging will be inspected to ensure its integrity and reusability, and maintained and cleaned as needed.
Packaging quantity and status management: Record and manage the quantity, specifications and storage location of recyclable packaging, and maintain the accuracy and traceability of packaging inventory.
Packaging compensation: If the customer fails to return the packaging on time or the packaging is damaged, the customer will be required to pay corresponding compensation according to the contract.
Packaging recycling: Recycle the returned packaging and put it back into the production or sales process to minimize resource waste and environmental pollution.
The role of chemical enterprise ERP systems in the management of recyclable packaging:
- Tracking management: The ERP system can record and track the shipment, return, status and quantity of packaging materials, and provide real-time warehouse management and inventory monitoring functions.
- Report analysis: The ERP system can generate various reports and analysis charts to help companies understand the usage, recycling rate and loss of packaging, and provide decision support.
- Automated processing: The ERP system can automate processes such as packaging return and compensation, improving work efficiency and accuracy.
- Integration and collaboration: ERP systems can be integrated with other modules, such as sales, procurement, logistics and other modules, to achieve information sharing and collaboration and optimize supply chain and business processes.
To sum up, chemical enterprise ERP systems play an important role in the management of recyclable packaging, helping enterprises to achieve effective management and recycling of packaging, improving resource utilization efficiency, reducing environmental impact, and providing data support for decision-making.