One of our long-term customers had been operating with a standard number of drop trailer rentals for years, trailers pre-loaded with 55-gallon steel drums to keep production moving.
But after shifting their filling pattern from multiple daily shifts to a more consolidated schedule, they unknowingly began underutilizing several trailers. Drums sat longer than needed, taking up space and racking up rental fees.
The customer didn’t immediately notice the disconnect, but during a routine Packaging Supply Improvement Process (PSIP) review with North Coast Container, our team did.
At North Coast Container (NCC), we look beyond the product to find value in the process.
As part of the PSIP, we analyzed trailer usage patterns against the customer’s new production schedule. The data made it clear: several drop trailers were no longer necessary for their current filling volume or cadence.
We worked with them to:
This change didn’t affect uptime or flexibility, but it did align trailer delivery with how the customer actually operated.
Within the first month of adjusting their trailer usage, the customer saw immediate benefits:
By fine-tuning their trailer plan, they created space in both their yard and their budget.
Helping customers identify efficiency opportunities is exactly what sets NCC apart.
Because we manufacture and deliver our own 55-gallon steel drums, we have direct insight into inventory flow and delivery trends. Combine that with our PSIP program and service-first mindset, and it’s easy to understand why customers turn to us for more than just product.
We succeed when our customers succeed. That’s what true partnership looks like.
At North Coast Container, our job doesn’t end at delivery. We’re here to make sure your entire container supply chain works for your operation, efficiently and cost-effectively.
If you're looking to reduce waste, simplify logistics, or cut unnecessary costs, let’s talk.