Marine Corps Exchange Packaging & Routing Guidelines
Marine Corps Exchange Packaging Guidelines: Discover how to mix SKUs/POs per carton or pallet with proper labeling, sizing, and weight limits.
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Can you mix multiple SKUs per carton?
Can you mix multiple SKUs per pallet?
Can you mix POs in a single carton?
Can you mix POs in a single pallet?
What are the max dimensions and weights for cartons?
Where do I place the label on a carton?
For pallet shipments, you must affix a large label or tag on the pallet that clearly states “DO NOT BREAK DOWN PALLET” to preserve its integrity. In contrast, for GS1-128 labels on cartons the placement must follow GS1 standards: the label (actual size 4″×6″) should be applied upright, positioned 1–3 inches from the bottom and 1–3 inches from the right side. If the carton is too short to accommodate the full label, it may be folded over the top, but any barcodes (in zones C, F, and H) must remain below the fold and readable by a scanner.
Below you will find a common list of FAQs that our users have when it comes to packaging guidelines for Marine Corps Exchange.
Can you mix multiple SKUs per carton?
Yes. Cartons can contain multiple SKUs as long as they come from a single PO and MCX site, and there is a clear division between the different styles (for example, using polybags, inner cartons, or dividers).
Can you mix multiple SKUs per pallet?
Yes – you can combine different SKUs on one pallet provided that each carton is individually labeled with the correct MCX PO number and all consolidation and palletization guidelines are followed.
Can you mix POs in a single carton?
No, each carton should contain only one PO.
Can you mix POs in a single pallet?
Yes. You can load multiple POs on a single pallet provided each individual PO is entered separately and every carton is marked with the appropriate MCX PO number as required.
What are the max dimensions and weights for cartons?
Cartons should not weigh more than 60 pounds. In addition, no shipment should have any single dimension over 60 inches and the carton’s combined length plus girth must not exceed 130 inches.
Where do I place the label on a carton?
For the GS1-128 carton label, it must be placed 1‑3 inches from the bottom and 1‑3 inches from the right side of the carton and affixed upright (not sideways). If the carton is too short to hold the full label, it may be folded over the top provided that any barcodes located in Zones C, F, and H remain below the fold and are readable by a scanner. Also, do not place the label over any product UPC/barcode data. For large items not shipped within a separate outer carton, a GS1‑128 label must be applied individually.
Where do I place the label on a pallet?
For pallet shipments, you must affix a large label or tag on the pallet that clearly states “DO NOT BREAK DOWN PALLET” to preserve its integrity. In contrast, for GS1-128 labels on cartons the placement must follow GS1 standards: the label (actual size 4″×6″) should be applied upright, positioned 1–3 inches from the bottom and 1–3 inches from the right side. If the carton is too short to accommodate the full label, it may be folded over the top, but any barcodes (in zones C, F, and H) must remain below the fold and readable by a scanner.
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