How to Choose the Right Dunnage Bag for a Container Load
A dunnage bag must fit the measured gap and provide enough supported contact area for the load. Use this guide to narrow the size, check the required performance data, and prepare a quote.
Packaging and facility supply guides
Practical guides on stretch wrap, cartons, cushioning, tape, gloves, safety and janitorial supplies, written to help you compare specifications before you request a quote.
By Fred Gerstler, President of One Pack.
Box Cutter Types Compared: Which Is Safest for Warehouse Work?
Concealed blades are a practical starting point for routine carton opening, but material, cut path and the workplace hazard assessment determine the right tool.
Read articleShipping and Cargo Control Gloves and Safety OSHA Ladder Rules for Warehouses: Portable and Rolling Ladders
Warehouse managers can use OSHA 1910.23 to check portable and rolling ladder dimensions, inspection timing, and safe use before requesting a quote.
Gloves and Safety ANSI/ISEA 107 Safety Vest Classes: A Warehouse Buying Guide
Choose high-visibility vests by the work area, traffic exposure, garment Type and Class, and the label on the actual item. This guide compares Class 2 and Class 3 and shows what to specify for a warehouse or yard quote.
Gloves and Safety Cut-Resistant Glove Levels: A1-A9 and How to Choose
Compare ANSI/ISEA 105-2024 cut levels with the hazards in your warehouse task, then verify each glove's own rating before specifying sizes and quantities.
Shipping and Cargo Control DOT Hazmat Shipping Labels: Rules for Warehouse Teams
Use the hazardous materials table to identify required package labels, then check placement, size, visibility, and durability before the shipment leaves.
Shipping and Cargo Control Shipping Supplies in New Jersey: How to Specify and Quote
Choose shipping supplies as a complete packing system, starting with product fit and the way each shipment travels. This guide compares catalog carton options and shows what to include in a B2B quote request.
Packaging Materials Custom Packaging Guide: Choose the Package Before the Artwork
Choose packaging around product fit, transit protection and the packing process. Use branding where it will remain visible and prepare a complete specification before requesting a quote.
Packaging Materials Packaging Materials Compared: How to Choose Each Layer
Compare common packaging materials by the job each layer performs, then check catalog specifications, packing equipment and the finished shipment before standardizing a supply.
Packaging Materials Sustainable Packaging Guide: Choose Materials That Work
Choose a shipping pack that protects the product, uses material efficiently and has a realistic recovery path. Use catalog specifications and a packing trial to compare options.
Packaging Materials Industrial Packaging Guide: Specify the Complete Shipping Unit
Specify industrial packaging as a complete shipping unit. Match each material to a likely failure, validate the assembled pack and prepare the details needed for a quote.
Packaging Materials How to Choose Packaging for Business Shipping
Choose a shipping package by measuring the product, mapping its handling route, and testing the complete carton, cushioning, and closure. Use a short specification sheet to compare options and request an accurate quote.
Janitorial and Facility Supplies How to Choose Hydrospun Wipers for Facility Cleaning
A practical guide for facilities and procurement managers comparing wiper formats, checking cleaning-liquid use, and estimating R943 quantities for a quote.
Janitorial and Facility Supplies How to Choose Multifold Paper Towels for a Facility
Choose folded towels by dispenser fit, sheet size, case yield, and actual use. This guide compares catalog formats and shows how to estimate a case order.
Janitorial and Facility Supplies How to Choose Heavy-Duty Hand Cleaner for a Shop
Choose shop hand cleaner by the soil, wash frequency, dispenser fit, and refill quantity, then use actual sink consumption to plan a quote.
Shipping and Cargo Control How to Choose Ratchet Straps for Cargo Securement
A ratchet strap selection starts with load weight, the securement route, anchor points and the complete assembly's working load limit. This guide shows the federal tiedown calculation and compares listed One Pack options for a purchasing spec.
Janitorial and Facility Supplies Janitorial Supplies Checklist: What to Stock and How to Reorder
Use this checklist to match cleaning supplies to facility tasks, dispensers and waste streams. A simple usage calculation turns the list into a more useful quote request.
Shipping and Cargo Control Plastic Strapping Guide: Choosing PP or PET for Your Load
Compare polypropylene and polyester strapping by load, joint, and equipment fit, then gather the details needed to request a quote.
Shipping and Cargo Control Packing Tape Guide for Carton Sealing
Choose carton-sealing tape by the box surface, handling conditions and application method. Compare adhesive types, estimate roll use and check carrier guidance before standardizing a supply.
Packaging Materials Stretch Wrap Guide: Choose Gauge, Width and Film Type
Match stretch wrap to the load and application method before comparing gauges. Use catalog specifications and a test pallet to choose a film and estimate ordering quantities.
Shipping and Cargo Control Ecommerce Packaging: Choose the Right Pack for Each Order
Choose ecommerce packaging by product size, fragility and shipping route. Use a small pack matrix to compare mailers, cartons, cushioning and closure before requesting a quote.