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In the automotive supply chain, efficient space utilisation, or fill optimisation is essential for reducing costs and carbon emissions. The YOYOBin Adjustable offers a breakthrough solution, designed to maximise space and streamline packaging and supply chain operations for OEMs and Tier Suppliers.

Optimise Space in Automotive Supply Chain

The YOYOBin Adjustable is a modular, foldable plastic container specifically designed to optimise the footprint of both European mega trailers and ISO Sea Containers. Whether containers are full or folded, their dimensions ensure that the available floor space and stacking height are fully used. This cubing out of transportation ensures that automotive suppliers can maximise the number of parts shipped in each journey.

This optimisation means no wasted space whether using the smallest or largest size of the YOYOBin. For automotive OEMs and Tier Suppliers, this translates into fewer trips to move the same volume of parts, significantly reducing transportation costs.

Market-Leading Space Efficiency When Empty

Traditional containers, such as rigid plastic bins or metal stillages, occupy the same space when empty as when full. This inefficient use of space results in increased costs for return trips, as only the same number of empty containers can be shipped at any one time.

The YOYOBin Adjustable provides a market-leading advantage in this regard, thanks to its foldable design. Once emptied, the container collapses to a fraction of its full size, enabling significantly more units to be shipped on return journeys. This innovative approach to space efficiency means more containers can be returned per trip, reducing both fuel consumption and transportation costs.

The range of YOYOBin Adjustable containers are available in 3 interchangeable sizes –

1200mm x 1350mm

1200mm x 1500mm

1200mm x 1670mm

More Parts per Trip

Another critical component of fill optimisation is the ability to transport more product by maximising the payload. Unlike heavier, rigid containers, the lightweight construction of the YOYOBin Adjustable increases the overall cargo capacity per trip. This means that more parts or products can be shipped, reducing the total number of trips required and lowering overall shipping, fuel, and labour costs.

For automotive suppliers, the benefit is clear: the YOYOBin Adjustable enables businesses to ship more parts per journey, improving productivity while driving down logistical costs.

Sustainable and Cost-Effective

The combination of optimised space use, reduced return trips, and increased payload capacity means that the YOYOBin Adjustable helps businesses reduce their carbon footprint. By enabling fewer shipments overall, the container cuts down on fuel consumption and associated emissions, aligning with industry efforts to lower environmental impact.

In addition, fewer trips and increased load capacity result in reduced operational costs, making the YOYOBin Adjustable both a cost-efficient and environmentally responsible solution.

The YOYOBin Adjustable offers automotive OEMs and Tier Suppliers a unique solution that maximises fill optimisation at every stage of the supply chain. With its foldable, modular design, it optimises space, improves load capacity, reduces costs, and lowers environmental impact.

Efficiency is paramount in the automotive supply chain and modular returnable packaging is fundamental solution to achieving efficiency at every key stage of a global supply chain, transforming the efficiency, costs and sustainability of the global supply chain.

Every component, every process, every decision affects the bottom line and the overall productivity of the industry. In this complex ecosystem, the role of returnable plastic containers cannot be overstated enough.

But what if these container solutions could be optimised even further?

Enter modular design – a game-changer that promises to revolutionise the efficiency and sustainability of the automotive supply chain. Tri-Wall Circular’s YOYOBin Adjustable range is designed with adjustable size options, providing OEMs and Tier Suppliers with a single modular returnable packaging solution to ship component parts.

Modular Returnable Packaging

At its core, modular design entails creating systems or products with interchangeable components that can be easily assembled or disassembled. When applied to returnable plastic containers, this approach unlocks a myriad of benefits for the automotive industry.

First and foremost, modular FLCs offer unparalleled flexibility. Traditional containers are often single-purpose, designed to transport specific parts or components. In contrast, modular containers can be customised and reconfigured to accommodate various components, thereby streamlining logistics and reducing the need for multiple container types.

A Sustainable Packaging Solution

Modular FLCs such as the YOYOBin Adjustable help to deliver sustainability benefits throughout each stage of the global automotive supply chain.

The YOYOBin Adjustable enables OEMs and Tier Suppliers to remove waste from their supply chain operations, by eliminating the need for single-use materials such as plastic and cardboard.

With the ability to reconfigure the YOYOBin Adjustable, you no longer require multiple packaging solutions. The footprints of the YOYObin Adjustable have been selected to maximise load-fill efficiency on all standard transportation methods. This reduces the carbon emissions of transportation and energy consumption to manufacture and ship alternative packaging.

The modular design allows for easy repair and maintenance, further prolonging the lifespan and removes the need to replace the container.

Adjusting Packaging to Market Requirements

The adaptability of modular FLCs enhances supply chain resilience. In an industry plagued by uncertainties, such as fluctuating demand and supply chain disruptions, the ability to quickly reconfigure the YOYOBin Adjustable containers can mitigate risks and ensure continuity of operations. Whether accommodating sudden changes in production volumes or adapting to evolving transportation requirements, modular containers provide the agility needed to navigate volatile market conditions.

Additionally, the YOYOBin has been designed to drive cost savings across the supply chain. Their reusability and durability translate into lower packaging expenses and reduced transportation costs. By optimising space utilisation and minimising empty container returns, they maximise operational efficiency and improve overall profitability for automotive manufacturers and suppliers alike.

From enhanced flexibility and sustainability to improved resilience and cost savings, modular YOYOBin Adjustable containers represent a paradigm shift in logistics optimisation. As the automotive industry continues to evolve, embracing modular design is not just a choice but a necessity for staying competitive in an ever-changing landscape.

In the dynamic landscape of the global Automotive supply chain, cost efficiency has always been a paramount objective for OEMs and Tier Suppliers. The choice of packaging materials emerges as a critical determinant of financial efficiency of the supply chain.

Traditional expendable options like cardboard, steel stillages, and wood have long dominated the market and we are increasingly seeing reusable plastic foldable containers being adopted by OEMs and Tier Suppliers.

Tri-Wall Circular’s YOYOBin Adjustable revolutionary range of modular containers have been specifically designed to significantly improve the cost-effectiveness of the global supply chain.

Unveiling Cost Efficiency

Foldable returnable plastic containers boast a variety of attributes that elevate them as a cost-efficient packaging solution ahead of the traditional materials and solutions.

Durability

YOYOBin Adjustable containers are built to last several production cycles of a vehicle. Crafted from robust materials such as polypropylene, they are manufactured to withstand extreme transportation and handling, thereby reducing the need for frequent replacements and associated costs. The unique modular design allows for easy repair and maintenance with low-cost spare parts, reducing the time spent out of the supply chain and prolonging the life of the container.

Foldable

Unlike steel stillages that demand substantial storage space when not in use, these containers can be collapsed to a fraction of their original size. This collapsible design not only facilitates efficient storage but also slashes return shipping expenses, contributing to significant cost savings.

Waste Reduction

Expendable packaging materials entail not only procurement costs but also disposal expenses. In contrast, foldable returnable plastic containers minimize waste generation by eliminating the need for single-use packaging. By embracing a circular economy model, businesses reduce waste disposal costs and bolster their bottom line.

Reduced Fuel Consumption

The lightweight YOYOBin Adjustable, with a tare weight from 56kg and a capacity of 900kg, has been designed to support the automotive sectors shift to lightweighting.

The Adjustable removes a significant amount of weight when full, leading to reduced fuel consumption and associated costs. The YOYOBin Adjustable is designed to optimise space when folded too, further reducing CO2 and fuel consumption when empty through reducing the number of journeys in the supply chain – you no longer ship fresh air on the return trip.

Long-term cost savings

While the initial investment in foldable plastic containers may surpass that of expendable alternatives, their long-term cost efficiencies are unparalleled. As businesses accrue savings from reduced packaging expenditures, lower transportation costs, and enhanced operational efficiency, the return on investment becomes tangible.

In the automotive supply chain, efficiency, sustainability and lightweighting are not just buzzwords; they are crucial components for success. One area where these principles intersect is in the packaging used for transporting parts.

Traditionally, heavy metal containers have been the go-to solution for returnable packaging, with plastic FLCs becoming a common alternative in recent years.

However, the industry is witnessing a paradigm shift towards lightweight, foldable alternatives, such as the new innovative YOYOBin Adjustable, delivering even further weight-reduction benefits over its metal and plastic competitors.

What is Lightweighting in Packaging?

Lightweighting refers to the process of designing products to reduce their weight without compromising their strength, durability, or functionality. In the context of returnable packaging, it involves replacing heavy materials like steel with lighter alternatives, such as high-density plastics or composites. This transformation not only lowers the weight of the containers themselves but also enhances overall efficiency in handling and logistics.

Our cutting-edge design techniques have resulted in a class-leading capacity of 900kg YOYOBin Adjustable whilst maintaining a light tare weight.

The YOYOBin Adjustable

The YOYOBin Adjustable is a prime example of how innovative design can transform packaging solutions. This foldable container is designed to be highly adaptable, allowing it to adjust depending on the different sizes and shapes of parts. It is made from durable, lightweight polypropylene, offering a significant reduction in weight compared to traditional metal containers.

The design allows the containers to be folded when not in use, greatly reducing space required when transported empty and when in storage.

Benefits of Lightweighting with the YOYOBin Adjustable

1. Reduced Transportation Costs

An immediate benefit of lightweight packaging is the reduction in transportation costs. With tare weights ranging from 36.5kg to 53kg, the YOYOBin Adjustable removes a significant amount of weight per truck meaning lower fuel consumption, reducing carbon emissions and fuel costs.

2. Contribute to Sustainability Goals

Automotive OEMs and Tier Suppliers are under increasing pressure to adopt sustainable practices. Lightweight plastic packaging containers have a lower carbon footprint than metal containers, throughout their entire lifecycle from production, in use and when recycled. Moreover, YOYOBin Adjustable is 100% recyclable, aligning with circular economy principles and reducing waste.

3. Space Efficiency:

One of the standout features of foldable packaging is its ability to save space when stacked on a trailer. All size variations of YOYOBin Adjustable are designed to optimise the fill capacity of a trailer when erect and folded. This eliminates wasted space and unnecessary weight, allowing you to ship more per journey.

4. Cost-Effective and Flexible:

The initial investment in lightweight returnable packaging may sometimes be higher. The YOYOBin Adjustable range is available at a significantly reduced price in comparison to metal stillages. Therefore, the containers are commercially viable from their first use. Not to mention, the modular design of the YOYOBin Adjustable provides unrivalled flexibility for you to ship a variety of parts efficiently by purchasing only the components you require to adjust the size of the bin. There is no need to purchase multiple packaging solutions.

The transition from heavy metal to lightweight, foldable packaging represents a significant step forward for the automotive industry. YOYOBin Adjustable epitomises the benefits of this shift, offering cost savings, improved safety, sustainability, and efficiency. As the industry continues to innovate and prioritise sustainable practices, lightweighting returnable packaging will undoubtedly play a crucial role in shaping the future of automotive logistics.

In the ever-evolving landscape of the automotive industry, efficiency is the key to success. Manufacturers constantly seek innovative ways to enhance performance, reduce costs, and minimise environmental impact. One groundbreaking solution gaining traction in the automotive supply chain is lightweighting, which is at the forefront of our design thinking for the YOYOBin Adjustable. 

Lightweighting is a strategic approach that involves replacing heavy materials with lighter alternatives without compromising structural integrity. In the context of the automotive supply chain, this translates to using lightweight returnable packaging solutions to ship parts. The benefits of lightweighting are far-reaching and extend across various facets of the automotive supply chain, from cost reductions to achieving sustainability goals. 

Fuel Efficiency and Emissions Reduction

One of the primary advantages of lightweighting in the automotive sector is the significant improvement in fuel efficiency. Lighter vehicles require less energy to operate, resulting in reduced fuel consumption and lower greenhouse gas emissions.

The YOYOBin Adjustable has a weight capacity of 900kgs and a maximum tare weight of 53kg, depending on size, enabling you to ship large heavy parts using a lightweight packaging solution, that replaces a heavy steel stillage. 

Using the YOYOBin Adjustable, you remove significant amounts of weight per truck, compared to using a steel stillage. Therefore saving a considerable amount of fuel and reducing the carbon emissions generated. The YOYOBin Adjustable is a foldable plastic container designed to be safely stacked for return shipping, resulting in up to 260 folded containers per trailer being shipped. In comparison to shipping empty steel stillages which has the same capacity per trailer on outbound journeys as the inbound journey. 

Tri-Wall Circular’s commitment to sustainability aligns seamlessly with the industry’s push towards cleaner, more environmentally friendly transportation solutions.

Cost Savings Throughout the Supply Chain

Tri-Wall Circular’s focus on lightweighting extends beyond the end product – it is seen at every stage of the automotive supply chain. Lighter materials reduce shipping costs, as less energy is required to transport components. Additionally, manufacturers benefit from reduced material and end-product cost, leading to more cost-effective and competitive products.

Sustainability and Circular Economy

Tri-Wall Circular embraces the principles of a circular economy by promoting the use of recyclable materials. Lightweighting, when coupled with sustainable materials, aligns with the automotive industry’s growing commitment to reducing its environmental footprint. By adopting materials that are easily recyclable, our containers contribute to a closed-loop system, minimising waste and supporting a sustainable future.

Future-Proofing the Automotive Industry

As the automotive industry undergoes rapid transformation, with an increasing focus on electric and autonomous vehicles, lightweighting becomes even more crucial. Electric vehicles, in particular, benefit significantly from reduced weight as it directly impact the range and efficiency of the vehicle’s battery. Tri-Wall Circular’s YOYOBin Adjustable positions it at the forefront of future-proofing the automotive supply chain, to ship lighter parts in a fully recyclable, foldable plastic container.