Paper Bags Bulk Ordering: Plan Your Carton Reorders
To order paper bags in bulk without running out or over-buying, work out how many of each bag type you use in a normal week from your own sales records, add a buffer, set a reorder point, then match that to the carton quantity shown on each product page. Packery sells every bag by the carton, and each product page shows carton price and price per item, so the maths is quick once you know your usage.
Key takeaways
- Count weekly usage per bag type from your own sales or till data, not from a guess.
- Add a buffer that covers your delivery time plus a busy week, then set a reorder point.
- Check the carton quantity on each product page before you order, because it varies a lot between bag styles.
- Keep the range small: one SOS size, one handle bag and one flat bag covers most counters.
- Store cartons dry, flat and off the floor so the bags stay square and usable.
How do I work out how many paper bags I use each week?
Start with your own sales: count how many orders in a normal week leave in each type of bag, and treat each bag style as its own line. A takeaway order in a handle bag, a pastry in a flat bag and a coffee-and-muffin order in an SOS bag each need their own usage count.
The simplest sources are your POS reports, your online ordering platform, or a tally sheet kept beside the bag shelf. If your trade is seasonal, look at a quiet week and a busy week and plan from the busy one. Write the figures down per bag type; you will use them for every reorder after this.
Some things that skew the count:
- Double bagging. If staff double up for heavy or hot orders, count both bags.
- Wastage. Torn, crushed or wrongly sized bags still come out of the carton.
- Catering and events. One-off large orders belong in your buffer, not your weekly average.
How much buffer should I add, and when should I reorder?
Your buffer should cover the time between placing an order and the cartons arriving, plus enough extra to get you through an unexpectedly busy stretch. Packery delivery takes 3–5 business days to capital cities, 4–6 business days regional, so build your buffer around the window that applies to your postcode.
Then set a reorder point for each bag type: the stock level at which you place the next order. Work it out as your weekly usage, scaled to the delivery window, plus your buffer. When the shelf drops to that level, reorder. A simple way to make this visible is to mark the reorder point on the shelf or put a "reorder" card in front of the last carton, so whoever opens it knows to tell you. Revisit it when a new menu item, delivery platform or busy season shifts your usage.
What carton quantities do Packery's paper bags come in?
Carton quantities range from small packs of large bags to big cartons of small SOS bags, so check the product page for each one before you work out how many cartons you need. The table below shows a cross-section of the range.
| Product | Size | Material | Carton qty | Carton price | Price per item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kraft Bag – 1W Flat (Carton of 500) | 185x165mm | Paper | 500 | $6.89 | $0.01 |
| Kraft Bag – 2WB Flat (Carton of 500) | 200x200mm | Paper | 500 | $8.50 | $0.02 |
| No.8 Bag – Brown SOS (Carton of 1000) | 157x100x310mm | Virgin Paper | 1000 | $86.91 | $0.09 |
| No.12 Bag – White SOS (Carton of 1000) | 178x112x330mm | Virgin Paper | 1000 | $108.28 | $0.11 |
| No.16 Bag – Brown SOS (Carton of 250) | 240x120x390mm | Virgin Paper | 250 | $44.17 | $0.18 |
| Kraft Bag – Brown Die Cut Handle (Carton of 500) | 275x280x150mm | Virgin Paper | 500 | $94.66 | $0.19 |
| Kraft Bag – Brown Flat Handle Large (Carton of 150) | 360x320x180mm | Recycled Paper | 150 | $30.45 | $0.20 |
| Kraft Bag – Brown Twisted Handle Takeaway Medium (Carton of 250) | 305x305x175mm | Recycled Paper | 250 | $82.95 | $0.33 |
To turn your usage into cartons, divide the number of bags you need to hold (usage plus buffer) by the carton quantity for that product, and round up to a whole carton. Because carton sizes differ so much, a slow-moving bag in a large carton may last a long time, while a fast-moving handle bag in a smaller carton needs reordering more often.
Why keep your bag range small, and how should cartons be stored?
A small range is easier to count, easier to reorder and takes up less storage space. For most cafés, bakeries and takeaway shops, one SOS size, one handle bag and one flat bag covers almost every order. Every extra style adds another usage count, another reorder point and another half-open carton on the shelf. Pick each bag to fit your most common order, not your largest one.
For storage, keep cartons:
- Dry. Paper bags take on moisture and lose their shape, so keep them away from sinks, dishwashers, cool-room doors and outside walls.
- Flat. Store cartons lying flat and stack them squarely so the bags inside do not bend or crease.
- Off the floor. A shelf or pallet keeps them clear of mopping water and spills.
- Rotated. Use the oldest carton first and keep only one carton open per bag type at a time.
Which one should I buy?
Match each bag to the venue and the order it carries:
- Café or bakery counter: the No.8 Bag – Brown SOS (Carton of 1000) for smaller pastry and snack orders, paired with the Kraft Bag – 2WB Flat (Carton of 500) for a single croissant, cookie or sandwich.
- Small baked goods sold by the piece: the Kraft Bag – 1W Flat (Carton of 500) is the smaller flat bag in the range.
- White bags for a cleaner counter look: the No.12 Bag – White SOS (Carton of 1000) is a mid-size SOS bag in white.
- Takeaway shop meals: the No.16 Bag – Brown SOS (Carton of 250) is a larger SOS size for several containers.
- Restaurants and caterers using handle bags: the Kraft Bag – Brown Twisted Handle Takeaway Medium (Carton of 250) for everyday takeaway, the Kraft Bag – Brown Die Cut Handle (Carton of 500) as a die cut handle option, or the Kraft Bag – Brown Flat Handle Large (Carton of 150) for bigger orders.
The full range, including other SOS sizes in brown and white, is on the paper bags category page. For sizing advice by venue type, read our guide to paper bags wholesale sizes for bakery, takeaway and retail. Custom printing with your logo is available on selected products; our post on printed paper bags covers that side, and custom print has the details.
How do ordering, delivery and returns work?
There is no minimum order. Delivery is metro $35 flat, free on orders over $750; regional $75 flat, free over $1,000. All orders are prepaid online, and prices include GST. Returns are accepted on unopened full cartons within 14 days of delivery (customer pays return freight), and damaged or faulty items are replaced or refunded free. Once your reorder points are set, use quick order to add your regular bag cartons in one go.
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