Start with the biggest lever: buy used
Switching non-critical loads from new to Grade A used Gaylords and cartons is the single largest line-item saving for most operations — often 40–70% on the box itself.
Right-size to kill void fill
Every inch of empty space is dunnage you pay for and dimensional weight you ship. Matching carton size to product trims both material and freight.
Standardize and backhaul
Standard dimensions unlock volume pricing and recurring supply. Backhauling boxes on freight you already run cuts empty miles and cost.
Finally, sell your surplus — a disposal cost becomes revenue and a diversion metric at the same time.