What orientation should my packaged-product be placed in when identifying its faces, edges and corners for ISTA 3A?

What orientation should my packaged-product be placed in when identifying its faces, edges and corners for ISTA 3A?

Your packaged-product should be resting in its MOST STABLE orientation prior to identifying its faces, edges and corners. The most stable orientation may be different than the intended shipping orientation and is typically when the package is resting on its largest face. This is the orientation in which a packaged-product is most likely to travel through a single-parcel distribution system like UPS, FedEx, DHL, etc.

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