Pet Valu Packaging & Routing Guidelines
Discover Pet Valu Packaging Guidelines FAQ—learn best practices for pallet stacking, carton labeling, and SKU handling for efficient shipping.
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Can I stack pallets?
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?
For cartons, Pet Valu requires labels or printed markings to be placed where they are immediately visible to receiving personnel. For special handling, any necessary indicator (such as the ORM‑D marking for aerosols, Forklift/Two Person Lift label for cartons 40+ lbs, orientation arrows with “This Way Up”, “Fragile”, or “LIQUID” with arrows for cartons with over 20 oz of fluids) must be applied directly on one side of the carton or added as a label. For suppliers not using EDI, the carton label (including Purchase Order #, UPC, Description, Case Pack, and Expiration Date if applicable) should be affixed so that it can be quickly read. For EDI‐compliant shipments, one GS1‑128 label in a 4x6 portrait format and in SSCC‑18 format must be applied to each carton.
Where do I place the label on a pallet?
Below you will find a common list of FAQs that our users have when it comes to packaging guidelines for Pet Valu.
Can I stack pallets?
The guide does not explicitly address stacking separate pallets. It only details pallet loading configurations (single or double stack) with a maximum total height of 96 inches.
Can you mix multiple SKUs per carton?
No, you cannot mix multiple SKUs within the same carton layer – each layer must contain only one SKU and be separated by a slip sheet.
Can you mix multiple SKUs per pallet?
Yes, you can mix multiple SKUs per pallet provided each SKU occupies its own tier and is separated by a slip sheet. You must not mix SKUs within the same tier, nor mix them when one SKU can fill an entire pallet.
Can you mix POs in a single carton?
No, each carton must be associated with a single purchase order, as the carton labeling requirements specify that the carton must display a single Pet Valu PO number.
Can you mix POs in a single pallet?
No, you cannot mix POs in a single pallet unless approved by Pet Valu Supply Chain.
What are the max dimensions and weights for cartons?
The guide does not specify maximum carton dimensions. It does provide maximum suggested load limits for cartons based on board strength. For single‐wall cartons the limits are 65 lbs (32 ECT), 95 lbs (44 ECT) and 120 lbs (55 ECT). For double‐wall cartons the limits are 80 lbs (42 ECT), 100 lbs (48 ECT), 120 lbs (51 ECT), 140 lbs (61 ECT), 160 lbs (71 ECT) and 180 lbs (82 ECT).
Where do I place the label on a carton?
For cartons, Pet Valu requires labels or printed markings to be placed where they are immediately visible to receiving personnel. For special handling, any necessary indicator (such as the ORM‑D marking for aerosols, Forklift/Two Person Lift label for cartons 40+ lbs, orientation arrows with “This Way Up”, “Fragile”, or “LIQUID” with arrows for cartons with over 20 oz of fluids) must be applied directly on one side of the carton or added as a label. For suppliers not using EDI, the carton label (including Purchase Order #, UPC, Description, Case Pack, and Expiration Date if applicable) should be affixed so that it can be quickly read. For EDI‐compliant shipments, one GS1‑128 label in a 4x6 portrait format and in SSCC‑18 format must be applied to each carton.
Where do I place the label on a pallet?
For pallet labeling, the label must be applied to the top layer (tier) of the pallet. If the pallet is built with a single UPC, one label is used. For pallets with multiple UPCs, suppliers must use a 4x6 label or an 8.5x11 sheet that includes all required information—Purchase Order #, UPC, Carton Quantity, and Expiration Date (if applicable).
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