Rural King Packaging & Routing Guidelines

Explore Rural King Packaging Guidelines: mix SKUs, adhere to PO rules, meet carton specs, and follow label placement for efficient shipping.

Can you mix multiple SKUs per carton?

Yes, you can mix multiple SKUs per carton as long as the carton is labeled as a MIXED CASE and marked on all sides.

Can you mix multiple SKUs per pallet?

Pallets must contain only one purchase order. If that purchase order includes more than one SKU, the items must be sorted by item and grouped together on the pallet. In other words, you cannot combine SKUs from different purchase orders, though a single PO with multiple SKUs is allowed if they are grouped appropriately.

Can you mix POs in a single carton?

No, you cannot mix purchase orders in a single carton. Each case or pallet must be associated with one purchase order, unless explicit written approval is obtained.

Can you mix POs in a single pallet?

No, you cannot mix purchase orders in a single pallet unless you have prior written approval from Rural King. An exception exists for Pass-Thru Purchase Orders that are less than 10 cases; in that case, they may be mixed on a pallet if each case contains the purchase order number and the cases are not wrapped.

What are the max dimensions and weights for cartons?

For Rural King cartons, the maximums allowed are as follows: Singlewall corrugated boxes: 120 lbs and 105 inches added; Doublewall corrugated boxes: 180 lbs and 120 inches added; Triplewall corrugated boxes: 300 lbs and 125 inches added.

Where do I place the label on a carton?

For retail units, the UPC-A barcode (with human readable characters beneath) must be clearly marked on the item, but no specific carton location is provided. For shipping units (master/inner cases), the ITF-14 barcode may be provided on a label affixed to the packaging or printed directly, provided it doesn’t interfere with other graphics or required information; it must be placed on the lower right side of the carton’s largest surface and not be covered by banding or opaque wrapping.

Where do I place the label on a pallet?

For pallets carrying Pass‐Thru Purchase Orders, the approved pallet label must be applied on all four sides. In addition, each standard pallet should have the purchase order number clearly labeled on each package with only one PO per pallet. No other label placements are specified.