Fred Meyer Packaging Guidelines

Explore Fred Meyer Packaging Guidelines for UCC 128 label, BOL, and barcode specs to ensure smooth freight and parcel shipments.

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

For Fred Meyer, the UCC 128 label has an optional field for BOL (Bill of Lading) number in Zone D: Shipment Details. It is optional for both pallet (freight) and carton (parcel) shipments. However, carriers must be able to present the PRO or BOL Number at the time of unloading. The document does not specify where exactly the BOL should be placed beyond being part of the shipment details on the UCC 128 label itself.

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

UCC 128 labels must include an SSCC 18 Barcode that our Distribution Scanners can only read if the Bar Codes are in Code 128 symbology. Barcodes must adhere to this specification: Aspect Height - 0.75", Narrow Bar - 15 mils, Barcode Length - 1.6', Wide Bar - 30 mils, Quiet Zones - 3 Times Widest Bar, Check Digit - None. Unreadable or incorrectly formatted barcodes may result in a chargeback.

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

The UCC 128 label must include multiple segments such as Ship From, Mark For Location, Purchase Order Details, Shipment Details, Carrier Details, and Carton/Container ID (which includes the SSCC 18 Barcode). The barcode must comply with Code 128 symbology specifications such as an aspect height of 0.75", narrow bar width of 15 mils, barcode length of 1.6", wide bar 30 mils, quiet zones three times the widest bar, and no check digit. Additionally, the label must contain human-readable elements like the store number, division initial, and purchase order number. There is no specific recommended placement mentioned for these labels on the cartons.