The Vitamin Shoppe Packaging & Routing Guidelines
Explore Vitamin Shoppe’s packaging FAQ: stacking pallets, carton dimensions, and label placements for SKUs/POs. Follow key guidelines for efficient shipping.
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Can I stack pallets?
Can you mix multiple SKUs per carton?
Can you mix multiple SKUs per pallet?
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?
For cartons, the requirements depend on the label type. If using a VS approved ASN label, the carton must display the required information (UPC/VS SKU#, PO#, expiration date and quantity) with the ASN barcode label affixed to two sides of the carton. If using a unique carton‐level UCC-128 shipping label (as required for mixed-carton pallets), each carton must have its own UCC-128 label. No further placement details are provided.
Where do I place the label on a pallet?
Below you will find a common list of FAQs that our users have when it comes to packaging guidelines for The Vitamin Shoppe.
Can I stack pallets?
Yes. Pallets may be double stacked at 48-inch intervals if the product can tolerate it, and mixed-carton pallets can be stacked up to 96 inches high with slip sheets placed between layers.
Can you mix multiple SKUs per carton?
No, each carton can only contain one SKU/UPC as per the agreed upon case pack.
Can you mix multiple SKUs per pallet?
Yes. You can mix multiple SKUs on a pallet, but each layer must contain only a single SKU with slip sheets separating the layers. Mixed pallets are allowed only when the order quantity by SKU doesn’t permit a full pallet layer, and they must be labeled as a MIXED PALLET on all four sides.
Can you mix POs in a single carton?
No, each purchase order must be shipped separately and should not be combined in the same carton.
Can you mix POs in a single pallet?
No. You cannot mix purchase orders on a single pallet.
What are the max dimensions and weights for cartons?
Cartons must not weigh more than 50 pounds and sellable unit packaging (cartons) must not exceed 18" in length, 12" in width, and 12" in height.
Where do I place the label on a carton?
For cartons, the requirements depend on the label type. If using a VS approved ASN label, the carton must display the required information (UPC/VS SKU#, PO#, expiration date and quantity) with the ASN barcode label affixed to two sides of the carton. If using a unique carton‐level UCC-128 shipping label (as required for mixed-carton pallets), each carton must have its own UCC-128 label. No further placement details are provided.
Where do I place the label on a pallet?
For mixed‐carton pallets (stacked up to 96") you must place one pallet label per layer plus apply the unique pallet level UCC-128 shipping label; for floor loaded shipments (a full pallet of one SKU stacked to 96") you affix two pallet labels on the pallet with a slip sheet at the 48" mark; and for mixed SKU pallets you place the unique carton level UCC-128 shipping label on the carton at the top (partial) layer with pallet level UCC-128 shipping labels applied on the lower levels (levels 1 and 2).
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