Question 1

Are there any requirements for packing lists when shipping cartons?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are requirements for packing lists. Cartons should be numbered and include a packing slip on the outside or inside of the carton, clearly marked "Packing slip."

Question 2

Are there any requirements for packing lists when shipping pallets?

Accepted Answer

Cartons should be numbered and include a packing slip on the outside or inside of the carton, clearly marked 'Packing slip.' Do not mix purchase orders in the same carton.

Question 3

Can purchase orders be mixed within a single carton?

Accepted Answer

No, purchase orders must not be mixed within the same carton.

Question 4

Can purchase orders be mixed within a single pallet?

Accepted Answer

Purchase orders must not be mixed on pallets. Each pallet should contain only one purchase order.

Question 5

Can SKUs be mixed on a single pallet?

Accepted Answer

Do not mix POs on pallets.

Question 6

Can SKUs be mixed within a single carton?

Accepted Answer

Do not mix purchase orders in the same carton. Cartons for single POs can contain multiple SKUs if they belong to the same PO. Each carton must be marked clearly with the PO number and packing slip.

Question 7

What are the max and min weights for shipping cartons?

Accepted Answer

Cartons for small and non-palletized shipments must not exceed 70 lbs each. There is no specified minimum weight for cartons mentioned.

Question 8

What are the min max weight requirements for shipping pallets?

Accepted Answer

Shipments over 200 lbs must be shipped on pallets, including pallet weight in the total weight on the bill of lading.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

The Purchase Order number must appear on every carton and carrier Bill of Lading. For shipments over 200 lbs, which must be shipped on pallets, the weight on the Bill of Lading must include the pallet weight.

Source: Mast General Store Packing, Shipping, and Billing Guidelines - May 1, 2021

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Cartons should be numbered and include a packing slip on the outside or inside of the carton, clearly marked 'Packing slip.' Do not mix purchase orders in the same carton.

Source: Mast General Store Packing, Shipping, and Billing Guidelines - May 1, 2021

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

The guidelines mention that the Purchase Order must appear on every carton. Cartons should be numbered and include a packing slip on the outside or inside of the carton, clearly marked "Packing slip." There is no specific mention of GS1 or UCC18 labels or their placement on cartons.

Source: Mast General Store Packing, Shipping, and Billing Guidelines - May 1, 2021

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