REI Packaging & Routing Guidelines
Explore REI packaging guidelines FAQs on mixing SKUs, handling POs, carton dimensions, weights, and proper label placement for efficient shipments.
These answers are generated by our compliance AI and have not been vetted by a human. Take caution if using this information in your packing flows.
Can you mix multiple SKUs per carton?
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?
What are the min dimensions and weights for cartons?
Where do I place the label on a carton?
For shipping labels (GS1-128), the label is not placed directly on the pallet but on each carton. It must be affixed to the lower right‐hand corner of the side defined as “W” (the side adjacent to the longest side) with its bottom and right edges within one inch of the carton’s bottom and right edges. When palletized, all cartons must be oriented so that the GS1-128 labels face outward for easy scanning. For UPC or price labels (pre-ticketing), these are applied directly on the product and must follow department-specific requirements as outlined in the pre-ticketing table.
Below you will find a common list of FAQs that our users have when it comes to packaging guidelines for REI.
Can you mix multiple SKUs per carton?
Yes. For retail shipments, if the entire order can be shipped in 10 cartons or less, you can mix SKUs (and books, maps, shoes, and snowboards are always allowed to be mixed). However, for distribution center shipments, mixed SKU cartons are not allowed.
Can you mix POs in a single carton?
No, you cannot mix POs in a single carton. Each carton must contain products from only one REI purchase order.
Can you mix POs in a single pallet?
No. The REI Vendor Guide states that a carton must only contain product from one purchase order, so mixing POs (and therefore on the pallet) is not allowed.
What are the max dimensions and weights for cartons?
Maximum carton dimensions are 37 in. (Length), 23 in. (Width), 24 in. (Height) and maximum weight is 50 lbs.
What are the min dimensions and weights for cartons?
Minimum carton dimensions are 12 in. (L) x 10 in. (W) x 3.75 in. (H) with a minimum weight of 5 lbs.
Where do I place the label on a carton?
For the GS1-128 label: It must be placed on the outside of each carton, specifically on the lower right-hand corner of the side defined as 'W'. The label’s bottom and right edges must be within one inch of the carton’s bottom and right edges. In contrast, the price/UPC label is applied directly to the product for receiving and point-of-sale purposes, not on the carton.
Where do I place the label on a pallet?
For shipping labels (GS1-128), the label is not placed directly on the pallet but on each carton. It must be affixed to the lower right‐hand corner of the side defined as “W” (the side adjacent to the longest side) with its bottom and right edges within one inch of the carton’s bottom and right edges. When palletized, all cartons must be oriented so that the GS1-128 labels face outward for easy scanning. For UPC or price labels (pre-ticketing), these are applied directly on the product and must follow department-specific requirements as outlined in the pre-ticketing table.
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