Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Is this working or running a risk?

Skid of merchandise at the Apple store, Pacific Centre, Vancouver, BC

A few weeks ago I showed a skid of merchandise destined for the BOSE store. The driver told me that Apple is even more strict about the security of its shipments.

So, this is a shipment waiting to be delivered to the Apple store. Nothing on the label or wrapping tells you that the goods inside are for Apple. And the black pallet wrap hides the boxes.

But is the black pallet wrap not potentially creating a problem? If I was a thief and saw a truck full of skids of merchandise awaiting delivery, I'd presume that anything wrapped in black was worth stealing. This system of using black pallet wrap for high value shipments may be a self-defeating exercise. If it is hidden from view it must be worth the risk of getting caught. The problem is that the black wrap is both more expensive, and harder to recycle than the clear wrap. As a result the clear wrap is more popular for shippers. If everyone used black wrap then the colour would not be a signal to thieves.

I wonder how this will shake out?

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