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Jerod Carner, our warehouse manager, is giving us an update on the current freight situation.

Brock Beatty has years of experience which gives him a unique insight into Global-Pak and how we are different from other packaging companies

Global-Pak runs it's trucks to many local customers, and with inflation on the rise we're trying to mitigate costs where possible.

Current status of the crisis in Ukraine and how it may affect Global-Pak's Customers

Dan Grendel is helping you understand how to manage lead times in a world where everything is instant.

Vendor Managed Inventory is a great way to help your business run more efficiently. Using Global-Pak to monitor and re-order your products can help meet demands without overstocking, and helps reduce stress of managing inventory.

Chelsi Morris is sharing her experience at Global-Pak and how she has grown with the company.

What's the difference between a single trip and multi trip bulk bag? The main difference is in how many times it can be used, but there are several factors in place to ensure it's safe

Global-Pak is sharing an overview of the packaging marketplace and giving an update on the cost of ocean freight, polypropylene, polyethylene, and paper.

Global-Pak's warehouse expansion project was delayed, but progress has started up again for 2021. We will be adding 36,000 ft of warehouse space to help keep stock inventory and organize products more efficiently.

How do you get the most accurate quote for your custom bulk bags when asking vendors for pricing? Lindsey Jeffreys is giving you the inside details.

Top lift testing is how we ensure all our bags meet the safe working load and safety factors required to keep our customers safe when using the bags.

The impact of COVID-19 on global supply chains can be felt throughout all industries and business sectors. At Global-Pak, we have seen a disruption from several of our supply chain partners. Frequent communication with our vendors and forwarders has helped ensure the continuity of product and that our customers have stock on the floor.

The Tensile Test machine lets us test individual components of bulk bags to ensure quality, pinpoint problem areas and find solutions quickly.

5S is a methodology for organizing spaces so work can be performed efficiently, effectively, and safely. This system focuses on putting everything where it belongs and keeping the workplace clean and clutter free, while making it easier for people to do their jobs without wasting time or risking injury. 5S stands for Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize and Sustain. These 5 words are the framework to implement and maintain the 5S program.

As the Coronavirus continues to impact individuals and businesses around the world, Global-Pak is remaining proactive in our approach to satisfying our customers’ needs. No one could have predicted the economic situation caused by the virus, but we began taking steps to reduce the effects as early as we could. When the concern of the virus’ spread began in early February, our team had a meeting to discuss bringing in extra stock inventory incase the impact of the Coronavirus became a widespread issue, which it did. The resulting uncertainty in the markets with the additional concern over the health and safety of employees, customers, and manufacturers caused many companies to shut down, but Global-Pak is an essential business due to the food and chemical industries we serve. Throughout the virus, we have remained fully functioning while making some adjustments to procedures to keep our employees safe and healthy.

What goes into picking a freight partner? A lot more than you think! Our warehouse manager, Chelsi Mann gives us the details on how we determining who will your products to you the most efficiently.

For the past 22 years, Global-Pak has operated by a core value established by our founders: "take care of our customers and employees." This value guides us as we face the difficult challenge of responding to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), which the World Health Organization declared a pandemic on Wednesday.