Lumber and Panel Products Consumption for Packaging and Shipping in the United States-Perspective for the 1980's.

Abstract

Trends in demand for lumber and panel products in packaging and materials handling are examined both for the past and the future. Effects of recent technological developments and innovations such as molded particleboard pallets, medium-density fiberwood pallets, and plywood pallets, are analyzed. Increased use of pallets is seen as the main reason for the expected increase in wood products consumption. Use of the slip-sheet is considered competition for the wood pallet. Projections are made for lumber and board use in the 1980's.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA093160

Entities

People

  • David B. Mckeever
  • H. Edward Dickerhoof

Organizations

  • Forest Products Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Commerce
  • Containers
  • Fiberboard
  • Forests
  • Hardwoods
  • Materials
  • Materials Handling
  • Packaging
  • Paper
  • Paperboard
  • Plants
  • Production
  • Shipping
  • Standards
  • Transportation
  • United States
  • Weight

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  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
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