Abstract: The present invention involves a method for reprocessing and reusing returnable packaging used in industry for the shipment of manufactured goods from a manufacturing to a user, wherein said returnable packaging has a lifecycle that terminates at the completion of a program which utilizes the manufactured goods. The packaging is acquired from a vendor at the completion of a program and catalogued. Cataloguing includes sorting, repairing, cleaning, recycling, and storing the packaging in inventory for future redistribution or reuse. The packaging is shipped to the customers as orders are received. Custom packaging may also be designed, manufactured, and shipped.