Publix Packaging Guidelines
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Can SKUs be mixed on a single pallet?
What are the allowed pallet types for shipping?
What are the max and min weights for shipping cartons?
What are the requirements for Bills of Lading when it comes to pallet (freight) or carton (parcel) shipments?
What are the requirements for inner packs and cases?
What are the requirements for placing labels on cartons being shipped?
Below you will find a common list of FAQs that our users have when it comes to packaging guidelines for Publix.
Can SKUs be mixed on a single pallet?
Pallets may contain same products with different lot codes; however, they must contain a slip sheet between the different lots.
What are the allowed pallet types for shipping?
Publix only accepts rental pallets from approved pallet rental companies which are CHEP, PECO, and Intelligent Global Pooling Systems (iGPS).
What are the max and min weights for shipping cartons?
The maximum recommended weight for shipping containers is 50 pounds, with an industry-wide goal of 40 pounds. There is no specific minimum weight mentioned.
What are the requirements for Bills of Lading when it comes to pallet (freight) or carton (parcel) shipments?
An itemized bill of lading must accompany each shipment to a Publix Distribution or Manufacturing Facility. All bills of lading should indicate the freight is "prepaid" by the Supplier and the carrier will look only to the Supplier for freight charges. Publix reserves the right to reject any shipment where a bill of lading is not appropriately marked as "prepaid."
What are the requirements for inner packs and cases?
Inner packages require labeling with Vendor Name, Product Type, Item Number, Quantity, and UPC barcode. There are specific measurement requirements for different products. For example, inner pack for lip balm: 6"x4"x3", containing 8 - 3 pack lip balm packages. Master cases must follow label template instructions from section 4.7.1.5-4.7.1.5.2, and all units within cases must face the same direction.
What are the requirements for placing labels on cartons being shipped?
For master case labeling, use the master case label template to include the Item SKU Number barcode in the top left, Case Quantity in the top right, Product name and case weight in the middle left, Lot number barcode in the middle right, Case UPC barcode in the bottom left, and Product expiry date barcode in the bottom right. These labels should be placed on two corners of each master case.
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