Do it Best Packaging Guidelines

Discover Do it Best Packaging Guidelines—your resource for shipping requirements, packing slips, pallet stacking, carton labels, and safe delivery practices.

Are there any requirements for packing lists when shipping cartons?

Packing slips are required for all deliveries into RSC locations. They should be protected in an envelope marked "Packing Slip Enclosed" and include the Do it Best Corp. Purchase Order #, SKU # or Vendor MFG #, quantity shipped, and product description. The packing slip envelope is placed on the last pallet loaded facing the back of the truck.

Are there any requirements for packing lists when shipping pallets?

Yes, packing slips are required for all deliveries into RSC locations. They must be protected by an envelope marked "Packing Slip Enclosed" with the Do it Best Corp. Purchase Order #, Do it Best Corp. SKU # or Vendor MFG #, Quantity Shipped, Product Description, and Quantity if any Backordered. The packing list should be placed on the last pallet loaded, facing the back of the truck.

Can pallets be stacked?

Yes, pallets can be stacked with requirements: do not stack heavier product on top of lighter, do not stack fragile product one pallet on top of another, when possible stack larger quantity layers on bottom and smaller toward top.

Can SKUs be mixed on a single pallet?

Yes, SKUs can be mixed on a single pallet as long as they are consolidated into unique layers. Items must be layered in a way that allows for efficient and safe breakdown, ensuring heavier products are not stacked on top of lighter products, and fragile products are not stacked one pallet on top of another. Preferably, stack larger quantity layers on the bottom and move to smaller ones toward the top.

Can SKUs be mixed within a single carton?

Yes, SKUs can be mixed within a single carton. Any carton packed in this manner is required to be labeled as "Mixed Carton".

What are the allowed pallet types for shipping?

Shipments are required to be palletized onto grade A or B four-way pallets with a minimum of 48" depth. Common sizes include 40" X 48" or 42" X 48".

What are the min max weight requirements for shipping pallets?

The maximum pallet weight for shipments delivering to Do it Best Corp. RSC locations is 2,500 LBS, unless previously approved. There is no specific minimum weight requirement mentioned for pallets.

What are the requirements for Bills of Lading when it comes to pallet (freight) or carton (parcel) shipments?

Bills of Lading (BOL) for shipments into Do it Best RSCs must be broken down by weight and class, even if all products are shipped on one pallet. All BOLs are required to be marked as PREPAID or COLLECT, depending on the terms of sale, and should not use third-party billing. For palletized and slip-sheeted products with shrink wrap, items are required to be tendered as "PALLETS" on the BOL. Only when cartons are shipped individually should they be tendered as "PIECES" on the BOL. The document specifies placing a placard visible from 2 sides on each pallet, indicating the pallet number and respective P.O. number.

What are the requirements for carton or pallet labels and their placement?

Master cartons and inner pack cartons that are not retail selling units must be labeled with the manufacturer's product ID number, product description, quantity per carton, and SCC (Shipping Container Code) which must be in both bar and human-readable format. The SCC bar code should be on the upper right corner on the outside edge of the carton. Pallets must be labeled with placards visible from two sides, indicating the pallet number and the P.O. number.

What are the requirements for inner packs and cases?

Inner pack cartons that are not retail selling units must be labeled with the manufacturer's product ID, product description, quantity per carton as per Do it Best unit of sale, and SCC which must be in both barcode and human-readable format (I2 of 5 / SCC-14).

What are the requirements for placing labels on cartons being shipped?

Master and Inner Pack cartons that are not retail selling units must have the following labels: Manufacturer's Product ID #, Product Description, Quantity per Carton as per the Do it Best unit of sale, and SCC (Shipping Container Code) which should be in both bar and human-readable format (I2 of 5 / SCC-14). Labels should be placed on the upper right corner on the outside edge of the carton. UPC codes are required for actual selling units, visible, scannable, and readable, typically 12 digits long.

What is the max pallet height allowed when shipping?

The maximum safe height for pallets should not exceed 72".