Saks Fifth Avenue Packaging Guidelines

Discover Saks Fifth Avenue packaging guidelines FAQs – learn shipping carton, pallet, BOL, and label requirements for hassle-free vendor shipments.

Are there any requirements for packing lists when shipping pallets?

Packing lists are required for vendors who are not EDI Compliant. A copy must be emailed to the DC Team and a printed copy must be attached to the shipment. Vendors who are EDI Compliant can use their ASN as the packing list and do not need additional ones.

Can purchase orders be mixed within a single pallet?

The source material does not explicitly state requirements for mixing purchase orders within a single pallet.

Can SKUs be mixed on a single pallet?

Multiple stores may be combined on a single pallet if the carton count per store is insufficient to build a complete pallet. However, carton overhang on pallets is not allowed. All pallets must be well shrink wrapped, and carton labeling must be legible and correct. Each pallet must be labeled with the Saks Fifth Avenue operating company name/address, purchase order number, department number, store number and abbreviation, and number of cartons contained within the pallet.

What are the max and min dimensions for shipping cartons?

The minimum dimensions for shipping cartons are 9 inches length, 9 inches width, and 4 inches height. The maximum dimensions are 36 inches length, 24 inches width, and 30 inches height.

What are the max and min weights for shipping cartons?

Minimum weight: 5 lbs. Maximum weight: 60 lbs.

What are the requirements for Bills of Lading when it comes to pallet (freight) or carton (parcel) shipments?

For Bills of Lading (BOL) concerning freight shipments, they must be prepared by the vendor and must comply with VICS standards. Both mandatory and conditional information are required. Specific fields to complete include: a unique BOL number, shipper's name and address, consignee location's name and address, possibly an authorization number, date of shipment, department numbers, PO numbers, carton count by PO number, weight by PO number, and a pallet slip indicator (Y/N). The document must also indicate freight charge terms (prepaid, collect, or third party). The label placement suggests freight description and weight details must be included. Cartons should have a GS1-128 label with barcode properly oriented for both picket fence or ladder format based on carton dimensions. The BOL does not specify distinct placement but must be accessible and comprehensible for shipping purposes.

What are the requirements for carton or pallet labels and their placement?

For cartons 6 inches or more in height, the GS1-128 label must be oriented in a "picket fence" format with the barcode pointing to the bottom/conveyor, with a maximum height of 12" from the bottom and a minimum height of 1.38" from the side. Cartons less than 6 inches in height should have the label oriented in a "ladder" format with the barcode pointing to the FRONT, 1" from the edge of the carton. FedEx and GS1-128 labels can be on the same or opposite sides, but the FedEx label cannot cover the GS1-128 label.

What are the requirements for placing labels on cartons being shipped?

For cartons 6 inches or more in height:
- GS1-128 labels' barcode must be oriented in a "picket fence" format, pointing to the bottom/conveyor.
- Maximum height is 12" from the bottom of the carton, minimum height is 1.38" from the carton bottom/sides.
- Carton "side" is defined as the longest side of the carton.
- FedEx and GS1-128 labels can be on the same side of the carton or opposite sides; FedEx label cannot directly overlap the GS1-128 label.

For cartons less than 6 inches in height:
- GS1-128 labels' barcode must be oriented in a "ladder" format, pointing to the front.
- Labels should be placed 1" from the edge of the carton.
- FedEx and GS1-128 labels can be on the same side of the carton or opposite sides; FedEx label cannot directly overlap the GS1-128 label.

GS1-128 Label Requirements:
- Must use a SSCC-18 label (subset C) printed on 20 Mil.
- Actual label size should be 4" x 6" with a barcode 1.25" tall x 3" wide.

What is the max pallet height allowed when shipping?

Pallet height restrictions vary by location: Toronto Logistics Center allows a maximum of 80" for flow-through; other locations such as Wilkes Barre, PA, Lavergne, TN, and Middletown, PA allow a maximum of 72" for all shipments.