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Pallet loss calculator.
Put in your own numbers to see what unreturned pallets cost each year, and how much tracking has to save to pay for itself.
How the sum works.
- Lost pallets
- pallets in circulation × share not returned
- Cost of lost pallets
- lost pallets × replacement price
- Cost of admin time
- hours a month × 12 × cost per hour
- Break-even
- software per year ÷ total cost
What to do with the number.
If the total is higher than the yearly cost of tracking, start with the partner whose balance only grows. Track that one loop for a month and you will see whether the loss rate moves.
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Written by Rotion.
Rotion is software for reusable packaging: pallets, crates, IBCs and roll cages. It does everything on the checklist above. We wrote this guide to be useful whichever tool you choose.
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Questions buyers ask.
Where does the loss rate come from?
Count the pallets you bought to replace missing ones last year and divide by the pallets in circulation. If you do not know, compare what partners owe you with what they return.
Does this include pallet pool fees?
No. If you rent pallets from a pool, add the rental and the fees for unreturned pallets to the replacement price.
Is my data stored?
No. The calculator runs in your browser and sends nothing.