The Vitamin Shoppe Packaging Guidelines
Discover Vitamin Shoppe packaging guidelines: packing slips, pallet stacking, SKU mixing rules, label placements, and shipping specs for seamless fulfillment.
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Are there any requirements for packing lists when shipping cartons?
Are there any requirements for packing lists when shipping pallets?
Can pallets be stacked?
Can purchase orders be mixed within a single pallet?
Can SKUs be mixed on a single pallet?
Can SKUs be mixed within a single carton?
Only standard wooden pallets measuring 40 inches by 48 inches that are Grade A or Grade B may be used. Do not use pallets with broken deck boards. Plastic pallets are not acceptable.
What are the max and min dimensions for shipping cartons?
What are the max and min weights for shipping cartons?
Below you will find a common list of FAQs that our users have when it comes to packaging guidelines for The Vitamin Shoppe.
Are there any requirements for packing lists when shipping cartons?
All shipments must have a packing slip attached to the last pallet loaded onto the trailer. The packing slip must contain the purchase order number, VS item number, UPC, item description, and the quantity for each item shipped. Missing packing slips will incur a $250 chargeback per shipment.
Are there any requirements for packing lists when shipping pallets?
All shipments must have a packing slip attached to the last pallet loaded onto the trailer. The packing slip must contain the purchase order number, VS item number, UPC, item description, and the quantity for each item shipped. Each LTL pallet or Small Parcel Master Case must have its own packing slip.
Can pallets be stacked?
Yes, pallets can be stacked. Pallets may be double stacked at 48" intervals if there is no harm to the product. Mixed pallets are permitted if your order quantity by SKU does not permit you to build at least 3/4 of a pallet layer. If shipping mixed pallets, apply a placard indicating MIXED PALLET on all 4 sides of pallet.
Can purchase orders be mixed within a single pallet?
Do not combine multiple POs together on one pallet. Each pallet should be specific to a single PO.
Can SKUs be mixed on a single pallet?
Yes, SKUs can be mixed on a single pallet. Mixed pallets should be stacked up to 96 inches high with one SKU and pallet label per layer, using slip sheets between SKUs at these levels. Unique pallet-level UCC-128 shipping labels are required. If the delivered load is floor-loaded, the driver must palletize the load to TI/HI specifications.
Can SKUs be mixed within a single carton?
Yes, different SKUs can be mixed within a single carton, and each carton must have a unique 20-digit SSCC number on the UCC/GS1-128 shipping label. It should follow the Standard Carton Pack structure when applying the label.
What are the allowed pallet types for shipping?
Only standard wooden pallets measuring 40 inches by 48 inches that are Grade A or Grade B may be used. Do not use pallets with broken deck boards. Plastic pallets are not acceptable.
What are the max and min dimensions for shipping cartons?
No specific minimum dimensions for shipping cartons are provided. The maximum dimensions for a sellable unit that is shipped to The Vitamin Shoppe distribution centers are 18" in length, 12" in width, and 12" in height. Any packaging larger than these dimensions requires pre-approval from the Supply Chain Solutions team.
What are the max and min weights for shipping cartons?
The maximum weight for shipping cartons is 50 pounds. The minimum weight is not specified in the provided documents.
What are the requirements for carton or pallet labels and their placement?
Carton and pallet labels must include information specific to the destination of the purchase order, such as:
- From Vendor Name
- Vendor Address
- Vitamin Shoppe Destination DC Address
- VS Item # or UPC Number
- PO #
For pallets containing only one SKU/UPC, each side of the pallet requires a shipping label with a 20-digit SSCC barcode, and it is recommended to include an additional barcode on an adjacent side. Mixed-SKU pallets require a unique pallet label with a 20-digit SSCC barcode number per SKU/UPC.
- From Vendor Name
- Vendor Address
- Vitamin Shoppe Destination DC Address
- VS Item # or UPC Number
- PO #
For pallets containing only one SKU/UPC, each side of the pallet requires a shipping label with a 20-digit SSCC barcode, and it is recommended to include an additional barcode on an adjacent side. Mixed-SKU pallets require a unique pallet label with a 20-digit SSCC barcode number per SKU/UPC.
What are the requirements for placing labels on cartons being shipped?
Cartons must have a unique 20-digit SSCC-18 carton number on the UCC/GS1-128 Shipping Label. Each carton should have a serialized shipping container barcode noted in the label. The SSCC-18/UCC-128 label is designed to be 4"x6" and should include the ship from, ship to, and carton contents, such as PO Number, SKU, and carton quantity. Labels should ideally cover information such as the postal code in barcode format and shipment and carton contents details in appropriate font sizes. No explicit mention is made about the exact placement on cartons.
What is the max pallet height allowed when shipping?
The max pallet height allowed when shipping is 96 inches.
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