Overstock Packaging Guidelines

A packing list must accompany each trailer or container, and it must contain the Purchase Order number, SKU and/or UPC, vendor style/model numbers, size range and color assortment per style, quantity shipped per SKU, and total units per shipment.

Source: Overstock Domestic Routing Guide - Jul 1, 2012

A Packing List must accompany each shipment, and if there are multiple trailers or containers, each must have an itemized Packing List. The Packing List must contain the Purchase Order number, SKU and/or UPC, Vendor style/model numbers, size range, color assortment, and quantity per SKU, among other details.

Source: Overstock Domestic Routing Guide - Jul 1, 2012

Pallets can be stacked to a maximum height of 42 inches, including the pallet. Any exceptions must be authorized by the Overstock Trafficking Department.

Source: Overstock.com Routing Guide and Shipping Instructions - May 1, 2009

Products from multiple Purchase Orders may not be mixed in a single Carton.

Source: Overstock Domestic Routing Guide - Jul 1, 2012

Products from multiple Purchase Orders may not be mixed in a single Carton, and by extension, pallets are implied to follow the same rule as there are no separate rules indicating otherwise.

Source: Overstock Domestic Routing Guide - Jul 1, 2012

Mixed SKU numbers on a pallet should be avoided when there is sufficient volume of one SKU number to make a full pallet. If more than one SKU number is loaded on the same pallet, a "MIXED" sign must be attached to the pallet.

Source: Overstock.com Routing Guide and Shipping Instructions - May 1, 2009

SKUs should not be mixed within a single carton if there is sufficient volume of one SKU to fill a carton. If mixed SKUs are necessary, the carton must be marked with a "MIXED" sign.

Source: Overstock Domestic Routing Guide - Jul 1, 2012

The maximum girth and length for single cartons are 165 inches. There is no specific mention of minimum dimensions for cartons.

Source: Overstock.com Routing Guide and Shipping Instructions - May 1, 2009

Single cartons may not weigh more than 150 lbs and may not weigh more than 70 lbs (31.7 Kgs) depending on the document section, unless otherwise agreed in writing. There is no specific minimum weight mentioned for cartons.

Source: Overstock.com Routing Guide and Shipping Instructions - May 1, 2009

Each Bill of Lading (BOL) must include the Overstock PO Number and the number of cartons. A BOL must be provided to the carrier for each shipment.

Source: Overstock.com Routing Guide and Shipping Instructions - May 1, 2009

For pallets: - Must be marked with PO Number, Carton Quantity, Color Assortment, Overstock SKU Number, Vendor Style/Model Name, Vendor Style/Model Number. - Load locks must be used to ensure the pallets do not move during shipment. For cartons: - Must be marked with PO Number, Overstock SKU or scan-able barcode labels, Carton Quantity, Color Assortment, SKU Number, Vendor Style/Model Name, Vendor Style/Model Number, Country of Origin, Net/Gross Weight, Parts List. - Must be marked "FRAGILE" or "HANDLE WITH CARE" if goods are fragile. - Directional arrows must be adhered to when stacking or loading cartons.

Source: Overstock.com Routing Guide and Shipping Instructions - May 1, 2009

Cartons must be marked with the following: PO Number, Quantity, Color Assortment, SKU Number, Vendor Style/Model Name, Vendor Style/Model Number, Country of Origin, Net/Gross Weight and Parts List. Each Good must be labeled with a scannable Overstock barcode that includes the SKU Number using UPC-A, Code 39, or Code 128. For UPC, refer to UCC/GS1 standards in 3 of 9 barcode font. There is no specific placement mentioned for these labels.

Source: Overstock.com Routing Guide and Shipping Instructions - May 1, 2009

The maximum pallet height allowed when shipping is 42 inches, including the pallet, unless exceptions are authorized by the Overstock Trafficking Department.

Source: Overstock.com Routing Guide and Shipping Instructions - May 1, 2009