Paper And Plastic Crates – Which Is A Better Option In Egg Distribution

Paper And Plastic Crates – Which Is A Better Option In Egg Distribution

Crates are one of the major fixed assets owned by an egg distributor. They come in two forms, the plastic type and the paper ones. Both are readily available in the Nigerian open market across the nation. Let us take a look at the qualities of the two as it relates to the business of egg merchandising.

 

·         The paper crates are cheaper in price when compared with that of plastic. Thus for someone with a low budget, paper crates may be of the best use for him or her. That of plastic is of a higher price. There is always a price difference of about N100.00 each between both of them.

·         The plastic crates lasts longer than that of paper. Regular use weakens the paper faster. Being a fixed asset that is subjected to use on a regular bases, it will be most economical to opt for it. Most often eggs do crack while stacked and awaiting sales, its fluid do drips down. For the plastic it does not spoil it while for the paper, it damages it most frequently.

·         Paper crates do protect the eggs better than that of plastic. The holes in a paper crate seems to be larger thus offering a good space for each unit of egg. In the case of crack, paper crates do soak up the fluids allowing little or none of it to drip to the next in the stack. Soaking up the fluids more often do spoil the crates.

These few ideas may help distributors, mostly the new entrants to make a better choice while buying them. Also it will help existing ones to take positive and effective steps towards cost cutting and profit maximization in their businesses.