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Lower costs, higher retail efficiency with the Rolling Tote System
26th March 2026
In a low-margin industry, small efficiencies can have a significant impact.
Increase vehicle fill across store routes
Improved load configuration increases vehicle fill percentages across multi-drop retail deliveries. Higher fill means fewer transport trips, lower fuel costs and reduced fleet requirements. Across national store networks, this translates into substantial annual savings.
Reduce picking and handling labour
Simplified delivery formats using the Rolling Tote System significantly reduce the time staff spend wrapping, unwrapping, repositioning, and consolidating stock. By streamlining these manual handling tasks, retailers can minimise product touchpoints, speed up replenishment, and improve on-shelf availability. This not only enhances operational efficiency but also cuts labour costs at both the distribution centre (DC) and store level, freeing up team members to focus on higher-value activities such as customer service and merchandising.
Lower last-mile delivery costs
Last-mile delivery is often the most expensive and operationally complex leg in retail logistics. It involves navigating urban congestion, managing tight delivery windows, and handling frequent stops, all of which drive up labour, fuel, and vehicle costs. Any delays at the point of delivery quickly cascade across the rest of the route.
By streamlining the unloading process and reducing dwell times at each stop, retailers and carriers can complete more deliveries per route, make better use of driver hours, and minimise idle vehicle time. These efficiency gains translate directly into lower cost per drop, improved on-time performance, and the ability to serve more customers with the same fleet.
Cut waste-related expenses
Eliminating single-use packaging with Attached Lid Totes like the Apollo 64 reduces recurring purchasing and disposal costs, turning sustainability from a perceived expense into a clear financial advantage for businesses.
Reduce breakages and shrinkage
Improved load security reduces theft and product damage, protecting retail margins, enhancing brand reputation, and improving product availability on shelves. By minimising shrinkage and handling-related losses throughout the supply chain, retailers can maintain healthier profits, reduce out-of-stocks, and deliver a more reliable experience for customers.
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