OfficeMax Packaging & Routing Guidelines

Get the OfficeMax Packaging Guidelines: carton size, pallet height, mixed SKU rules & GS1-128 labeling tips for compliant, efficient shipping.

Can I stack pallets?

The guide does not mention stacking pallets on top of one another. It specifies that cartons are to be stacked on pallets to a maximum height of 1.4m and that each order must be supplied on a separate pallet.

Can you mix multiple SKUs per carton?

Yes. Mixed cartons with different SKUs are allowed, but they must be labeled as mixed cartons.

Can you mix multiple SKUs per pallet?

Yes, you can mix multiple SKUs on a pallet. However, if you do, you must apply SSCC/UCC128 marking at the carton/pack level (not at the pallet level) and label each SKU accordingly.

Can you mix POs in a single carton?

No, you cannot mix POs in a single carton as the packing slip should not include more than one PO number.

Can you mix POs in a single pallet?

No, each order must be supplied on a separate pallet.

What are the max dimensions and weights for cartons?

Individual cartons must weigh no more than 25kgs. Additionally, cartons must be sized to fit entirely on a New Zealand standard wooden pallet (990mm x 1200mm) without overhanging.

Where do I place the label on a carton?

For products requiring carton/pack marking, a single GS1-128 label must be placed on the top side or the side of each carton, ensuring it is visible when the cartons are stacked on a pallet. For products marked at the pallet level, two GS1-128 labels must be printed and affixed to adjacent sides of the pallet in the upper right-hand corner, approximately 2.5 cms (1 inch) from the top.

Where do I place the label on a pallet?

For pallets: If the product qualifies for pallet-level marking (typically a fully loaded single SKU pallet), two GS1-128 labels must be printed and affixed on adjacent sides of the pallet in the upper right-hand corner about 2.5 cm (1 inch) from the top. If the criteria require carton/pack marking (for mixed SKUs or other cases), then a single GS1-128 label should be placed on the top side or the side of each carton.