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Mixed-inventory programs for variable-run operations.

Variable-spec inbound, mixed-grade inventory, and the reverse-logistics infrastructure to handle the outbound packaging side of your customer accounts. Our single highest-volume customer category.

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Primary products we ship.

  • Mixed inventory across grades and footprints
  • Triple-wall Gaylord boxes (the workhorse)
  • IBC totes for liquid intermediates
  • Reverse-logistics programs covering your customer base
  • Custom-build for specific co-packer client packaging

Typical specs.

  • Variable run sizes (100 to 10,000 units)
  • Mixed grade and format inventory
  • Reverse-logistics arrangements with customer endpoints
  • Closed-loop programs tied to brand customer cycles
  • Documented cycle-time tracking

Why we fit.

Co-packers are our most natural customer. The mix of products, the variable run sizes, the multi-customer pass-through nature of co-pack operations — all of it maps cleanly onto our inventory model. We have programs running with co-packers from beverage to nutraceutical to industrial chemical.

Where we don't fit.

For co-packers serving large CPG brands with strict outbound packaging specs, we may not be the right vendor for the brand-customer-facing outbound. Custom-build new corrugate is often required. For inbound, internal staging, and reverse-stream, we're the natural fit.

Snapshot numbers.

MetricValue
Customer share of our volume~40%
Typical program size5,000 – 50,000 boxes / year
Reverse-logistics programs6 currently active
Variable spec countUp to 12 SKUs per program

How we typically onboard a Contract customer.

  1. First inquiry. You email us. We respond same business day.
  2. Spec conversation. Short back-and-forth to nail down what you need.
  3. Sample order. One pallet or partial trailer to test fit.
  4. Quarterly cadence. If the sample works, we move to recurring orders.
  5. Net-30 terms. After a clean second on-time transaction.
  6. Closed-loop conversation. Once volume is established, we talk about whether a reverse-logistics program makes sense.

Frequently asked.

Can you ship to my customers on my behalf?

Yes — drop-ship arrangements are standard. Your BOL shows your branding; we're behind the scenes.

Do you handle batch-specific packaging spec changes?

Yes. We can spec each batch differently from the same overall inventory pool. Communication discipline is the key — we need at least 5 business days lead time on a spec change.

Can you support seasonal volume spikes?

Yes, with forecast-based pre-positioning. We need 30 days notice for a 2x volume surge to source the additional inventory.

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