According to the Environmental Protection Agency, “rigid containers have definite retained shape and form and that are self-supporting” (EPA, n.d.) Some of the differences between rigid and...

According to the Environmental Protection

Agency, “rigid containers have definite retained shape and form and that

are self-supporting” (EPA, n.d.) Some of the differences between rigid

and non-rigid containers, according to this week’s reading, “Ridged

improves material movement efficiency, reduces damage in handling and

transit Reduces pilferage, Reduces protective package requirements,

Provides greater protection from element environment, Provides a

shipment unit that can be reused a substantial number of times, thereby

reducing waste and the need to dispose of the container” (Bowersox, D.,

Closs, D., & Cooper, M., 2013). An example of a non-rigid

unitization is the umtyaton standard wooden pallet with stacked master

cartons (Bowersox, D., Closs, D., & Cooper, M., 2013).One

example of a rigid container that I use in my current billet, is an

engine container made out of steal. These reusable containers are used

to ship new and rebuilt engines to a location and the receiving customer

replaces the engine with the bad engine to return the carcass to be

rebuilt and placed back into the supply stock for issue. This method is

also a great example of reverse logistics to the multiple times the same

container is used to ship and return secondary repairable engines to

the using unit and the supply system.Cargo unitization is a great

way to save money in shipping like items. The importance of load

securing in unitization is to maximize the economy of weight and density

in shipments. Additionally, unitization is important to increase the

handling and transport efficiency in cargo movement (Bowersox, D.,

Closs, D., & Cooper, M., 2013). Unitization is mostly used for

lumber, plywood, hardboard and veneer, usually stacked two or three

units high (Cargo unitization, 2014).ReferencesBowersox, D., Closs, D., & Cooper, M. (2013). Supply chain logistics management (4th ed.). Boston, Mass,; McGraw-Hill.Cargo unitization. (2014). Retrieved August 31, 2015, from http://www.wlshipping.com/en/equipment/cargo.phpEPA.

(n.d.). Retrieved August 30, 2015,

from http://www2.epa.gov/pesticide-worker-safety/frequently-asked-questions-container-and-containment-labeling-requirementsNOTE:Write your personal statement with the essay on the top page and cite it in APA style .Answer this question also. Post your answer on the last paragraph.Do you know of other companies that utilizes either type of containers.?