Road Runner Sports Packaging & Routing Guidelines
Discover Road Runner Sports packaging guidelines: FAQs on SKU mixing, PO rules, carton dimensions & label placement for efficient shipping.
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?
The manual does not provide a distinct placement for a label on a pallet. It specifies hangtag labels and carton labels. For hangtag labels (for apparel and accessories), a sticker with the RRS SKU and product description is to be placed on the back of each hangtag over the dashed box – the minimum size for apparel is 1-1/4" x 2-1/4". For carton labels, the label must be placed at the lower left corner of the short side of each carton. There is no separate pallet label requirement.
Below you will find a common list of FAQs that our users have when it comes to packaging guidelines for Road Runner Sports.
Can you mix multiple SKUs per carton?
Yes. While full cartons should consist of a single SKU where possible, less-than full case items can be combined into a single carton if each line item is segregated (in a bag or box) and clearly labeled with the PO/item/quantity.
Can you mix POs in a single carton?
No. Each packing carton or bag should contain items from a single PO. While multiple POs can be combined in one shipment, each carton must only carry one PO and include a separate packing list for each.
Can you mix POs in a single pallet?
Yes. While each carton should contain only one PO with its own packing list, you can combine cartons from multiple POs on the same pallet (and bill of lading) when shipping to the same address.
What are the max dimensions and weights for cartons?
The maximum carton dimensions are 15 inches H x 20 inches W x 24 inches L (with up to a 10% decrease allowed per dimension) and the loaded carton weight must not exceed 50 pounds.
What are the min dimensions and weights for cartons?
The guidelines specify a maximum carton weight of 50 pounds and provide recommended carton dimensions (for example, 15"H x 20"W x 24"L) for certain shipments; however, no minimum dimensions or weight requirements are provided.
Where do I place the label on a carton?
For apparel and accessory soft goods shipped in a corrugated carton, the label must be placed on the lower left corner of the short side. Specifically, the corrugated carton label (see page 22) should display fields such as From, To, PO Number, PO Barcode, RRS Style #, Color, Size, Quantity, and Carton No. Of Cartons. In addition, all Road Runner Sports shipments require a carton label (see page 20) clearly visible on the outside in the lower left hand corner that includes the vendor’s shipping information and ship‐to address, the Road Runner Sports Purchase Order number, a GS1‑128 unique carton identifier, Road Runner Sports style numbers with colors, sizes and quantities contained in the carton, and the case count.
Where do I place the label on a pallet?
The manual does not provide a distinct placement for a label on a pallet. It specifies hangtag labels and carton labels. For hangtag labels (for apparel and accessories), a sticker with the RRS SKU and product description is to be placed on the back of each hangtag over the dashed box – the minimum size for apparel is 1-1/4" x 2-1/4". For carton labels, the label must be placed at the lower left corner of the short side of each carton. There is no separate pallet label requirement.
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