Bakery trays and similar items such as pallets and baskets are an essential part of the supply chain for bakery and snack producers in transporting finished goods for direct-store delivery. They are sometimes enabled with tracking and traceability technology such as radio-frequency identification (RFID) to prevent tray and pallet theft.
Reusable plastic trays, which offer durability and ease of cleaning, are integral to the distribution of baked goods, according to American Bakers Association (ABA), Washington, D.C. Bakeries invest substantially in trays that are circulated between their plants, warehouses, and customers. The trays are collected after the baked goods are delivered to the customer, and the process begins again. The more a company utilizes a reusable plastic tray, the greater the return on investment and overall supply-chain savings.