For large tote packaging, what is the bottom-to-top order?

• A. green, orange, product, dunnage, orange, green
• B. orange, green, product, orange, green, dunnage
• C. green, orange, dunnage, product, orange, green
• D. green, orange, product, orange, green, dunnage

Answer: (D)

In large tote packaging, build a stable stack from bottom to top by layering cushioning and support so the product can’t shift during transport. The bottom layer should be green, then an orange layer, followed by the product itself, then another orange layer, then a green layer, and finally dunnage on top.

This arrangement locks the product inside the tote: the orange layers provide cushioning around the item, and the green layers add rigidity and help distribute weight so the stack stays level. Placing dunnage last fills any remaining voids and clamps the whole load, preventing movement during handling and transit. Other sequences leave cushioning or securing material in less effective positions, increasing the chance of shifting or damage.