Tips to get the Best Industrial Packaging Supplies

At Unisan Direct, we specialize in providing full-service solutions for industrial packaging and shipping supplies. With next-day delivery and local, personalized service, we partner with businesses to streamline their operations using the right mix of products and expertise. Below, we outline five key steps to help you implement the most efficient supplies for your packaging process.

When it comes to shipping and warehouse operations, inefficiency can cost you—in time, money, and damaged goods. Packaging supplies are more than just materials—they’re essential tools that protect your products, reflect your brand, and keep your logistics running smoothly. Whether you're shipping across town or across the country, optimizing your packaging process can lead to big gains in performance and savings.

Step 1: Assess Current Packaging Process

Before you can make improvements, you have to know where the problems are. Are your materials being used efficiently? Is there unnecessary waste or excess labor in preparing shipments? Are you seeing product damage during transit?

An in-depth audit of your process can reveal opportunities to improve productivity and cut costs. At Unisan Direct, our team can help evaluate your current materials, equipment compatibility, and shipping conditions to identify the best products for your needs. Understanding where inefficiencies lie is the first step toward a smarter packaging strategy.

Step 2: Choose the Right Stretch Wrap for Load Stability

Step 2: Choose the Right Stretch Wrap for Load Stability

Stretch wrap is critical for unitizing pallet loads and protecting products in transit. But not all film is created equal—but using the wrong type wastes material, time, and money.

At Unisan Direct, we offer a full range of stretch film options:

Step 3: Optimize Tape Selection for Secure Shipping

Tape may seem simple, but using the wrong type can lead to box failures, lost inventory, and rework. The right tape matches the box weight, storage conditions, and sealing method.

Unisan Direct provides a wide selection of high-performance tapes:

We also offer custom-printed tape to boost your brand and comply with regulatory standards. Proper tape selection ensures your packages stay sealed, secure, and professional from your dock to the destination.

Step 4: Reinforce and Protect with Corner Board

Corner board (also known as edge protectors) adds critical protection to palletized shipments. It strengthens your unit load, prevents strapping damage, and improves stackability during storage and transit.

When integrated properly, corner board can:

Unisan Direct offers corner board in a variety of sizes, thicknesses, and strengths, customized to fit your specific shipping applications.

Step 5: Improve Identification & Tracking with the Right Labels

Labels play a key role in tracking, compliance, and inventory management. The wrong label material or adhesive can lead to misreads, smudging, or detachment during handling.

Unisan Direct’s label offerings include:

Reliable labeling reduces errors, improves efficiency, and supports traceability across your supply chain.

Partner with Unisan Direct for Smarter Packaging 

By following these five steps—assessing your process, choosing the right stretch wrap, optimizing tape, reinforcing with corner board, and improving labeling—you can build a more efficient, cost-effective packaging system.

Unisan Direct makes it easy to implement the best solutions with:

Ready to upgrade your packaging process? Contact Unisan Direct today for a tailored consultation and discover how the right supplies can transform your operations.