Loose cases become stable unit loads through deliberate stacking. Palletizing is the process of arranging goods on a pallet in a pattern that provides stability, density, and protection for storage or transport.

Manual palletizing relies on worker skill; robotic and conventional automatic palletizers handle high volumes with consistent patterns. Stretch wrap, strapping, or stretch hoods secure the load. Mixed-SKU palletizing for store-ready loads adds complexity.

Poor patterns waste trailer space or create leaning loads that damage product and endanger handlers. Standard operating procedures and pattern libraries improve results. Palletizing sits at the end of many production lines and at the heart of distribution center outbound processes.

• Arranging goods on pallets for stability and density
• May be manual or automated
• Secured with wrap or strapping
• Affects transport safety and space utilization