With economic policies constantly changing and competition getting tougher, businesses are feeling significant margin compression. Cost-reduction efforts are up 22% year-over-year, according to a 2025 ...

Simple wooden pallets make transporting items, loading and unloading easier. Our Planet Money team dives deep into the pallet world to see how this ubiquitous item is changing. And I'm Renee Montagne.

Pallets could be the ultimate supply chain commodity. Many users buy strictly on price, and will change suppliers to save a nickel – or about $25 a load. Used pallets regularly replace new, and second ...