Caesars Entertainment Packaging Guidelines

A packing slip must accompany all deliveries, including to the Distribution Center and direct to properties/stores. It should be enclosed inside the lead carton (#1), and the lead carton must be marked "Packing Slip Enclosed." Duplicate packing slips can be inside additional cartons as a backup. The packing slip quantity must match the quantity shipped and reference the Purchase Order details.

Source: Caesars Entertainment Retail Vendor Compliance Guide - Oct 1, 2022

A packing slip must accompany all deliveries, including those made to the Distribution Center and direct to properties/stores. It should be enclosed inside the lead carton (carton #1). Duplicate packing slips can be included in additional cartons as a backup. The lead carton containing the packing slip must be marked with "Packing Slip Enclosed."

Source: Caesars Entertainment Retail Vendor Compliance Guide - Oct 1, 2022

Yes, pallets can be stacked. The maximum height of stacked cartons, including the pallet, is 56". Cartons must not exceed the length and width of the standard 48" x 40" pallet.

Source: Caesars Entertainment Retail Vendor Compliance Guide - Oct 1, 2022

Purchase orders should not be mixed within a single carton as each Master Carton should contain/represent a single purchase order. Mixing purchase orders within a single carton may result in a chargeback.

Source: Caesars Entertainment Retail Vendor Compliance Guide - Oct 1, 2022

No, SKUs should not be mixed within a single master carton when there are sufficient quantities ordered to pack a single style per carton. Mixed styles should not be spread across master cartons. Master cartons may only contain multiple items if there are different colors and sizes within a master carton, in which case multiple inner pack carton labels are required on the outside of the master carton.

Source: Caesars Entertainment Retail Vendor Compliance Guide - Oct 1, 2022

Pallets with dimensions of 48" x 40" with a maximum fork clearance of 3 1/2" are allowed. The maximum height of stacked cartons on the pallet is 56", including the pallet.

Source: Caesars Entertainment Retail Vendor Compliance Guide - Oct 1, 2022

The maximum dimensions for a master carton are 24" (L) x 20" (W) x 24" (H), and the weight should not exceed 50 lbs. There are no minimum dimensions specified for cartons.

Source: Caesars Entertainment Retail Vendor Compliance Guide - Oct 1, 2022

The maximum weight for master cartons is 50 lbs. There is no specific minimum weight mentioned for shipping cartons.

Source: Caesars Entertainment Retail Vendor Compliance Guide - Oct 1, 2022

Minimum requirements are not specified, but FedEx Freight LTL pallets should weigh over 150 lbs. Maximum is 19,999 lbs and should not exceed 8 pallets.

Source: Caesars Entertainment Retail Vendor Compliance Guide - Oct 1, 2022

The Bill of Lading must indicate the actual shipping point, name and address, description (commodity following industry standards), and the CE Retail purchase order number. For consolidated shipments destined to the same address on the same day, all orders must be combined onto one Bill of Lading.

Source: Caesars Entertainment Retail Vendor Compliance Guide - Oct 1, 2022

Carton labels require information such as UPC, CER SKU/Style number, product description, size, color, purchase order number, and quantity. For cartons containing perishable items, a "best by" or "expiration date" is needed. Labels should be placed on the smallest end panel of the master pack in the upper right corner. For pallets, cartons should be secured and stabilized to prevent shifting. Stretch-wrapping film is a minimum requirement.

Source: Caesars Entertainment Retail Vendor Compliance Guide - Oct 1, 2022

All inner pack quantities must align with Caesars Entertainment Purchase Orders. Inner packs can be cardboard boxes or poly bags, each defined by a single style, color, size of an item (1 UPC). Inner pack quantities must conform to agreed quantities. Master cartons must not exceed 24" (L) x 20" (W) x 24" (H) nor exceed 50 lbs, packing a single style per carton when possible. Labels for master packs and inner packs must include UPC, SKU/Style, product description, size, color, PO number, and quantity. For perishable items, include "best by" or "expiration date."

Source: Caesars Entertainment Retail Vendor Compliance Guide - Oct 1, 2022

The requirements for placing labels on cartons being shipped include: 1. Master Pack Labels must include: - UPC (use CER UPC if applicable) - CER 7-9 digit SKU/Style number - Product description - Size (if applicable) - Color - CER purchase order number - Quantity in units/eaches - Best by/expiration date for perishable items 2. Inner Pack Labels must include: - UPC (use CER UPC if applicable) - CER 7 to 9 digit SKU/Style number - Product description - Size (if applicable) - Color - Quantity in units/eaches - Best by/expiration date for perishable items Label Placement: - Master Pack label should be placed on the smallest end panel in the upper right corner. - If multiple colors and sizes are within a master carton, use multiple inner pack carton labels on the outside of the Master Carton. - A purchase order number should also be included on the labels. No mention of GS1 or UCC18 was found.

Source: Caesars Entertainment Retail Vendor Compliance Guide - Oct 1, 2022

The maximum height of stacked cartons on a pallet is 56", including the pallet.

Source: Caesars Entertainment Retail Vendor Compliance Guide - Oct 1, 2022