Embodiments of the invention provide novel containers, systems, methods and
software products to facilitate efficient delivery, packaging and / or dispensing of fluids, and in particular, industrial fluids. Such industrial fluids can include, without limitation,
petroleum-based fluids, automotive fluids, industrial lubricants,
cutting fluids, cooling fluids, and the like. In accordance with certain embodiments of the invention, fluids may be delivered in transportable and / or ready-to-dispense containers, eliminating the need for expensive, custom delivery solutions. Advantageously, therefore, such containers may be delivered using
general purpose delivery vehicles, allowing delivery to be outsourced to a
third party (if desired), and reducing the capital expenditures and operating costs fluid suppliers experience in securing delivery of their supplied fluids. Moreover,
receipt of fluids packaged in such containers allows the users of fluids to forego expensive equipment installation and provides a more flexible environment for the use of fluids.