Phillips Pet Food & Supplies Packaging & Routing Guidelines

Learn Phillips Pet Food & Supplies packaging guidelines: stack pallets, mix SKUs, separate POs with slip sheets, and label correctly for smooth shipments.

Can I stack pallets?

Yes, you can double stack pallets. The guidelines allow double stacking up to two pallets high, with a total height not exceeding 72 inches.

Can you mix multiple SKUs per pallet?

Yes, you can mix multiple SKUs per pallet as long as they are physically separated by a slip sheet to differentiate them.

Can you mix POs in a single carton?

No. When multiple purchase orders are shipped together (on a pallet), they must be separated with a slip sheet, implying that purchase orders should not be mixed in a single carton.

Can you mix POs in a single pallet?

Yes, you can mix purchase orders on a single pallet if you physically separate them with a slip sheet so they are easy to differentiate upon receipt.

Where do I place the label on a carton?

For cartons, the packing list must be applied to the lead carton. This label (or packing list) must include the purchase order number, vendor part number, UPC, quantity ordered, quantity shipped, expiration date and lot number. In contrast, for pallets, if it’s a single SKU pallet, a label must be affixed to the front of the pallet showing the purchase order number, manufacturer item number, UPC (both barcode and human readable), number of items, expiration date (in MMDDYY format) and lot code. For pallets carrying multiple SKUs or purchase orders, the different groups must be physically separated with a slip sheet for differentiation.

Where do I place the label on a pallet?

For all pallets, a packing list must be applied to the lead carton and/or the pallet. For single SKU pallets, a label must be affixed to the front of the pallet. This front label must include: Purchase order number, Manufacturer item number, UPC barcode, Human readable UPC, Number of items, Expiration Date (MMDDYY format), and Lot Code. For pallets containing multiple SKUs or multiple Purchase Orders, the items must be separated with a slip sheet to differentiate them clearly.