https://www.rotion.eu/blog Guides on returnable packaging operations, tracking software and PPWR reuse reporting from Rotion. en Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.rotion.eu/blog/plan-the-loop-then-track-it https://www.rotion.eu/blog/plan-the-loop-then-track-it Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Maarten Tak Operations A worked example with Optipacker: size a returnable container pool for one part, then track cycle time, dwell time, rotations and losses to keep it right. https://www.rotion.eu/blog/reduce-plastic-packaging-waste-in-companies https://www.rotion.eu/blog/reduce-plastic-packaging-waste-in-companies Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Jonas Janssen Insights Six strategies companies use to cut plastic packaging waste, ranked by how much waste they remove, with the EU PPWR deadlines and why reusable packaging loops do most of the work. https://www.rotion.eu/blog/start-returnable-tracking-without-asset-ids https://www.rotion.eu/blog/start-returnable-tracking-without-asset-ids Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Jonas Janssen Operations A practical rollout for crate, pallet, RPC, tote and IBC loops when part of the fleet is untagged: gain control now and phase in serialization. https://www.rotion.eu/blog/best-rpc-tote-tracking-software-fresh-produce https://www.rotion.eu/blog/best-rpc-tote-tracking-software-fresh-produce Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Jonas Janssen Comparisons How to choose RPC and tote tracking software for fresh produce loops across growers, packhouses, DCs and retailers, and where each tool type stops. https://www.rotion.eu/blog/roll-cage-dolly-tracking-stop-losses https://www.rotion.eu/blog/roll-cage-dolly-tracking-stop-losses Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Jonas Janssen Operations How retail, logistics and pooling teams control roll cages and dollies with custody events, daily exception closure and one EU and US data model. https://www.rotion.eu/blog/stop-tote-rpc-losses-retail-ecommerce https://www.rotion.eu/blog/stop-tote-rpc-losses-retail-ecommerce Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Jonas Janssen Operations How grocery, retail and e-commerce teams cut tote and RPC losses: one custody record per handoff, daily exception closure and a 30-day lane rollout. https://www.rotion.eu/blog/us-state-epr-reporting-reusable-packaging https://www.rotion.eu/blog/us-state-epr-reporting-reusable-packaging Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Jonas Janssen Insights How operations teams report returnable containers, RPCs, totes, dunnage and pallets under US state EPR programs from one data model across partners. https://www.rotion.eu/blog/replace-paper-cmr-floriculture-returnable-tracking https://www.rotion.eu/blog/replace-paper-cmr-floriculture-returnable-tracking Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Maarten Tak Operations A practical guide for floriculture operators replacing paper CMR with event-level tracking for returnable carts, trays and pallets. https://www.rotion.eu/blog/best-ibc-tote-tracking-software-chemical https://www.rotion.eu/blog/best-ibc-tote-tracking-software-chemical Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Jonas Janssen Comparisons Compare the 9 best IBC and tote tracking tools for chemical and ingredient producers in 2026: Rotion, TrackAbout, Packwise, Sensolus, GPX and more. https://www.rotion.eu/blog/best-pallet-tracking-software https://www.rotion.eu/blog/best-pallet-tracking-software Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Jonas Janssen Comparisons Compare the 9 best pallet tracking tools for multi-location recovery in 2026: Rotion, TrackOnline, Loopario, myCHEP, Sensolus and more. https://www.rotion.eu/blog/ppwr-takeaway-reusable-packaging-rules https://www.rotion.eu/blog/ppwr-takeaway-reusable-packaging-rules Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Maarten Tak PPWR From 2027 takeaway sellers must accept customers' own containers, from 2028 offer reusables, from 2030 aim for 10%. What PPWR Articles 32 and 33 require. https://www.rotion.eu/blog/stop-pallet-losses-pooling-disputes https://www.rotion.eu/blog/stop-pallet-losses-pooling-disputes Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Jonas Janssen Operations A pallet tracking playbook for shippers, 3PLs, and receivers: fewer losses, faster dispute closure, and cleaner custody evidence in EU and US loops. https://www.rotion.eu/blog/stop-returnable-crate-losses-deposit-disputes https://www.rotion.eu/blog/stop-returnable-crate-losses-deposit-disputes Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Jonas Janssen Operations A crate tracking playbook for growers, packers, distributors, and retailers: fewer losses, faster dispute closure, and cleaner proof in EU and US loops. https://www.rotion.eu/blog/reusable-takeaway-containers-canteens-campuses https://www.rotion.eu/blog/reusable-takeaway-containers-canteens-campuses Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Maarten Tak Reuse schemes Closed-site reuse loops return meal boxes and trays at rates high-street loops never reach. What makes the difference, and what canteens must track. https://www.rotion.eu/blog/reusable-packaging-management-software-comparison https://www.rotion.eu/blog/reusable-packaging-management-software-comparison Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Jonas Janssen Comparisons Compare reusable packaging management software with an 8-question scorecard: asset identity, custody evidence, EU PPWR and US EPR readiness, costs. https://www.rotion.eu/blog/balance-level-vs-asset-level-tracking-returnable-packaging https://www.rotion.eu/blog/balance-level-vs-asset-level-tracking-returnable-packaging Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Maarten Tak Comparisons Compare balance-level and asset-level tracking for crates, pallets, RPCs, totes and IBC totes, with a five-question test to grade any platform. https://www.rotion.eu/blog/why-expert-poolers-matter-reusable-packaging https://www.rotion.eu/blog/why-expert-poolers-matter-reusable-packaging Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Maarten Tak Insights Running a reusable packaging pool is an operations discipline. What separates expert poolers from owners with spreadsheets, and why technology decides. https://www.rotion.eu/blog/reduce-keg-losses-distributor-venue-tracking https://www.rotion.eu/blog/reduce-keg-losses-distributor-venue-tracking Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Maarten Tak Operations A practical keg tracking playbook for breweries running returnable container loops across distributors, venues, and wash partners in the EU and US. https://www.rotion.eu/blog/rti-tracking-software-crates-pallets-pooling https://www.rotion.eu/blog/rti-tracking-software-crates-pallets-pooling Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Maarten Tak Operations A practical 2026 guide to RTI tracking software for crates, pallets, RPCs, totes, and dunnage across multi-party pooling networks in the EU and US. https://www.rotion.eu/blog/infobric-alternatives-equipment-rental-companies https://www.rotion.eu/blog/infobric-alternatives-equipment-rental-companies Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Rotion Team Comparisons Infobric alternatives for equipment rental, scored on asset-level identity, non-powered kit, off-hire evidence and multi-party accountability. https://www.rotion.eu/blog/reduce-ibc-tote-losses-multi-partner-loop https://www.rotion.eu/blog/reduce-ibc-tote-losses-multi-partner-loop Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Maarten Tak Operations A practical playbook for reducing IBC tote loss and dispute time with clear ownership, event evidence, and one shared loop model for EU and US operations. https://www.rotion.eu/blog/reusable-packaging-tracking-software-multi-partner https://www.rotion.eu/blog/reusable-packaging-tracking-software-multi-partner Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Maarten Tak Operations A practical 2026 guide to choosing reusable packaging tracking software for containers, RPCs, totes, dunnage, pallets, and IBC totes across partners. https://www.rotion.eu/blog/deposit-management-software-for-reusable-packaging https://www.rotion.eu/blog/deposit-management-software-for-reusable-packaging Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Maarten Tak Operations A 2026 guide to choosing deposit management software for returnable containers, RPCs, totes, dunnage and IBC totes in multi-party packaging loops. https://www.rotion.eu/blog/reduce-crate-pallet-loss-rates-returnable-container-tracking https://www.rotion.eu/blog/reduce-crate-pallet-loss-rates-returnable-container-tracking Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Maarten Tak Operations An EU and US guide to reducing crate and pallet loss rates with event-level tracking for returnable containers, RPCs, totes, dunnage, and IBC totes. https://www.rotion.eu/blog/manage-returnable-crates-pallets-without-spreadsheets https://www.rotion.eu/blog/manage-returnable-crates-pallets-without-spreadsheets Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Maarten Tak Operations A 2026 playbook to replace spreadsheet tracking of returnable crates and pallets with asset-level control, partner balances and audit-ready reporting. https://www.rotion.eu/blog/best-returnable-packaging-tracking-software https://www.rotion.eu/blog/best-returnable-packaging-tracking-software Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Jonas Janssen Comparisons Compare the 9 best returnable packaging tracking tools of 2026: Rotion, TrackOnline, Loopario, PackControl, Sensolus, Pozyx and more. https://www.rotion.eu/blog/ppwr-reuse-reporting-requirements-tools https://www.rotion.eu/blog/ppwr-reuse-reporting-requirements-tools Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Maarten Tak PPWR What the EU Packaging Regulation (2025/40) requires for reusable packaging now, the 2030 reuse targets, and the data you need to report reuse rates. https://www.rotion.eu/blog/ppwr-ultimate https://www.rotion.eu/blog/ppwr-ultimate Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Osama Shahid PPWR A guide to the PPWR, Regulation (EU) 2025/40: minimization and reuse mandates, EPR fees, and what changes for manufacturers, retailers and distributors. https://www.rotion.eu/blog/rotion-vs-legacy-erp-systems https://www.rotion.eu/blog/rotion-vs-legacy-erp-systems Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Jonas Janssen Comparisons Why general-purpose ERP systems struggle with reusable packaging, and what asset-level circulation control needs instead. https://www.rotion.eu/blog/the-invisible-leak-identifying-the-5-points-where-your-assets-disappear https://www.rotion.eu/blog/the-invisible-leak-identifying-the-5-points-where-your-assets-disappear Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Jasper Dancecourt Insights The five points in a reusable packaging chain where crates, pallets and RTIs go missing, and how to make each loss visible. https://www.rotion.eu/blog/how-the-packaging-and-packaging-waste-regulation-ppwr-is-changing-the-packaging-industry https://www.rotion.eu/blog/how-the-packaging-and-packaging-waste-regulation-ppwr-is-changing-the-packaging-industry Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Kevin Verborgh PPWR How the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation reshapes packaging: reuse targets, reporting duties, and what operators must prepare for. https://www.rotion.eu/blog/why-linear-packaging-systems-need-to-go-circular https://www.rotion.eu/blog/why-linear-packaging-systems-need-to-go-circular Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Jonas Janssen Insights The regulatory and economic pressures pushing linear packaging toward circular reusable models, and what the shift means in the EU. https://www.rotion.eu/blog/why-reusable-packaging-systems-fail-to-scale https://www.rotion.eu/blog/why-reusable-packaging-systems-fail-to-scale Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Maarten Tak Insights Reusable packaging pilots work, then stall. The operational reasons systems fail to scale, and what has to change. https://www.rotion.eu/blog/how-rotion-differs-from-tracking-tools-and-dpp-platforms https://www.rotion.eu/blog/how-rotion-differs-from-tracking-tools-and-dpp-platforms Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Jasper Dancecourt Comparisons How Rotion differs from generic asset tracking tools and Digital Product Passport platforms, and where each fits in a reuse operation. https://www.rotion.eu/blog/what-it-takes-to-run-a-reusable-packaging-operation-at-scale https://www.rotion.eu/blog/what-it-takes-to-run-a-reusable-packaging-operation-at-scale Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Jonas Janssen Insights What operating reusable packaging at scale requires: circulation rules, partner onboarding, asset-level accountability and operational data. https://www.rotion.eu/blog/is-reusable-packaging-economically-viable-in-your-context https://www.rotion.eu/blog/is-reusable-packaging-economically-viable-in-your-context Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Kevin Verborgh Insights How to assess whether reusable packaging pays off in your context: the cost drivers, rotation assumptions and loss rates behind the business case. https://www.rotion.eu/blog/how-reusable-packaging-systems-actually-work https://www.rotion.eu/blog/how-reusable-packaging-systems-actually-work Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Maarten Tak Insights How reusable packaging systems work end to end: pooling, circulation, returns, washing and repair, and the data that keeps the loop closed.