A pallet (sometimes called a skid)'s a flat transport structure that supports goods in a stable fashion while being lifted by a forklift, pallet jack, or other jacking device. A pallet's the foundation of a unit load design, which can be as simple as placing the goods on a pallet, and securing them with straps or stretch-wrapped plastic film, or as exotic as a ULD minicontainer. While most pallets are wooden, pallets also are made of plastic, metal, and paper. Each material has advantages and… (More on Pallet)