Gabe's Packaging Guidelines
Follow Gabe's Packaging Guidelines: detailed packing list requirements, carton labels, and shipping rules for cartons & pallets to ensure safe deliveries.
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Are there any requirements for packing lists when shipping cartons?
Are there any requirements for packing lists when shipping pallets?
Can purchase orders be mixed within a single carton?
Can SKUs be mixed within a single carton?
What are the max and min weights for shipping cartons?
What are the requirements for carton or pallet labels and their placement?
The requirements for placing labels on cartons are as follows: Carton labels should be no smaller than 3" x 5".
For unit merchandise, each carton must include:
- Gabe's P.O. number
- Gabe's style number
- Quantity by carton
- Carton number (e.g., 1 of 10, 2 of 10)
- Indication that packing list is in the carton (lead carton only)
For pre-pack merchandise, each carton must include:
- Gabe's P.O. number
- Vendor style number or as P.O. requires
- Gabe's style number
- Prepack breakdown by size
- Total number of bundles in the carton
- Carton number (e.g., 1 of 8, 2 of 8)
- Indication that packing list is in the carton (lead carton only)
The carton weight must not exceed 50 pounds.
There is no mention of GS1 or UCC18 labels.
Below you will find a common list of FAQs that our users have when it comes to packaging guidelines for Gabe's.
Are there any requirements for packing lists when shipping cartons?
A detailed packing list must accompany all shipments to Gabe's Distribution Centers. The packing list must be attached to the bill of lading to prevent loss or damage and "PACKING LIST ENCLOSED" must be printed on all sides of the lead carton.
Are there any requirements for packing lists when shipping pallets?
A detailed packing list must accompany all shipments to Gabe's Distribution Centers. It must contain specific information when merchandise is pre packed or in units, such as purchase order number, item description, and total purchase order quantity in pieces. The packing list must be attached to the bill of lading and 'PACKING LIST ENCLOSED' must be printed on all sides of the lead carton.
Can purchase orders be mixed within a single carton?
No, purchase orders cannot be mixed within a single carton. Pack one purchase order style in a carton. Style substitutions are not permitted.
Can SKUs be mixed within a single carton?
SKUs (styles) should not be mixed within a single carton. Each carton should contain one style only, except if individual style quantities are less than 20 units. In such cases, different styles may be combined, but a separator or divider must be used inside the cartons to separate the styles packed together.
What are the max and min weights for shipping cartons?
The maximum weight for shipping cartons is 50 pounds. There is no mention of a minimum weight for cartons.
What are the requirements for carton or pallet labels and their placement?
Carton labels must be no smaller than 3" x 5". For unit merchandise, cartons should be marked with Gabe's P.O. number, Gabe's style number, quantity by carton, carton number (e.g., 1 of 10), and an indication that the packing list is in the lead carton. For pre-pack merchandise, cartons should be marked with Gabe's P.O. number, vendor style number, Gabe's style number, prepack breakdown by size, total number of bundles in the carton, carton number, and an indication that the packing list is in the lead carton. Carton weight must not exceed 50 pounds each.
What are the requirements for placing labels on cartons being shipped?
The requirements for placing labels on cartons are as follows: Carton labels should be no smaller than 3" x 5".
For unit merchandise, each carton must include:
- Gabe's P.O. number
- Gabe's style number
- Quantity by carton
- Carton number (e.g., 1 of 10, 2 of 10)
- Indication that packing list is in the carton (lead carton only)
For pre-pack merchandise, each carton must include:
- Gabe's P.O. number
- Vendor style number or as P.O. requires
- Gabe's style number
- Prepack breakdown by size
- Total number of bundles in the carton
- Carton number (e.g., 1 of 8, 2 of 8)
- Indication that packing list is in the carton (lead carton only)
The carton weight must not exceed 50 pounds.
There is no mention of GS1 or UCC18 labels.
For unit merchandise, each carton must include:
- Gabe's P.O. number
- Gabe's style number
- Quantity by carton
- Carton number (e.g., 1 of 10, 2 of 10)
- Indication that packing list is in the carton (lead carton only)
For pre-pack merchandise, each carton must include:
- Gabe's P.O. number
- Vendor style number or as P.O. requires
- Gabe's style number
- Prepack breakdown by size
- Total number of bundles in the carton
- Carton number (e.g., 1 of 8, 2 of 8)
- Indication that packing list is in the carton (lead carton only)
The carton weight must not exceed 50 pounds.
There is no mention of GS1 or UCC18 labels.
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