Ace Hardware Packaging & Routing Guidelines

Below you will find a common list of FAQs that our users have when it comes to packaging guidelines for Ace Hardware.

Can you mix multiple SKUs per pallet?

Yes, Ace Hardware permits mixed SKU pallets as only one GS1-128 label is required per pallet regardless if it is a single SKU or mixed SKU pallet.

Can you mix POs in a single carton?

No. The guidelines require that each small parcel carton have a single GS1-128 label, and they do not provide for mixing purchase orders within one carton. When multiple POs are shipped on the same pallet, separate labels are required.

Can you mix POs in a single pallet?

Yes, you can mix POs on a single pallet as long as you apply two separate GS1-128 labels adjacent to each other to indicate the different purchase orders.

What are the max dimensions and weights for cartons?

A single carton must not exceed 130 inches girth and must not weigh more than 70 pounds.

Where do I place the label on a carton?

For GTIN-14 carton labels, the label must be placed on 2 adjacent sides at the lower right-hand corner, positioned 1/8" to 1/4" from the vertical edges. For GS1-128 labels on cartons (required for small parcel shipments), the requirement is that one label be applied to each carton; no specific placement location on the carton is provided.

Where do I place the label on a pallet?

For palletized loads with GS1‐128 labels, one label must be applied per pallet. The label (SSCC) should be placed on the upper right half of the pallet, on the side of the pallet 16–32 inches from the base and at least 2 inches from the vertical edge. It is recommended to apply an additional barcode on the adjacent side, and if there are two purchase orders on the same pallet, two separate GS1‐128 labels should be placed adjacent to each other. For GTIN‐14 carton labels (which are for cartons, not the pallet itself), the label should be placed on two adjacent sides of the carton at the lower right‐hand corner, 1/8" to 1/4" from the vertical edges.