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by dustin1114 4400 days ago
I have no disagreement with you on the merits of both CHEP and GMA pallets. I have have experienced good and bad pallets of both types, and the cost is definitely the deciding factor in the equation.

Generally, these are the pros and cons I see with the major types of pallets:

Pros ==== GMA: inexpensive, standard, lightweight (a VERY big deal when cubing out a truck), easy on the supply chain.

CHEP: pretty consistent, longer lifespan

iGPS: very consistent, easy on automation, they feel indestructible

Cons ==== GMA: generally a shorter lifespan, inconsistencies between manufacturers, quality varies

CHEP: expensive, heavy, red tape

iGPS: extremely expensive, heavy, red-tape

And yes, depending on the vendor, the quality of GMA pallets varies. There are excellent pallets that hold up and seem to be built with quality material, and there are others that feel like they break into pieces after a few handlings.