Phillips Pet Food & Supplies Packaging Guidelines

Vendors are required to prepare a packing list for each Phillips purchase order. The packing list shall be applied to the lead carton and/or pallet, and it shall include the following information for each SKU ordered: Purchase order #, Vendor part #, UPC, Quantity ordered, Quantity shipped, Expiration date, and Lot #.

Source: 2023 Vendor Guidelines - Phillips Pet Food & Supplies - Jan 1, 2023

Vendors are required to prepare a packing list for each Phillips purchase order. The packing list shall include purchase order number, vendor part number, UPC, quantity ordered, quantity shipped, expiration date, and lot number. It should be applied to either the lead carton and/or pallet.

Source: 2023 Vendor Guidelines - Phillips Pet Food & Supplies - Jan 1, 2023

Yes, pallets can be stacked. Double stacking is allowed, up to two pallets high. Total pallet height should not exceed 72 inches. Pallets exceeding this height will be reworked upon delivery at the vendor's expense.

Source: 2023 Vendor Guidelines - Phillips Pet Food & Supplies - Jan 1, 2023

Yes, purchase orders can be mixed within a single carton. When shipping multiple SKUs or multiple Purchase Orders on a pallet, they must be physically separated with a slip sheet so they are easy to differentiate upon receipt.

Source: 2023 Vendor Guidelines - Phillips Pet Food & Supplies - Jan 1, 2023

Yes, purchase orders can be mixed within a single pallet, but they must be physically separated with a slip sheet to make them easy to differentiate upon receipt.

Source: 2023 Vendor Guidelines - Phillips Pet Food & Supplies - Jan 1, 2023

Yes, SKUs can be mixed on a single pallet. They must be physically separated with a slip sheet to ensure easy differentiation upon receipt.

Source: 2023 Vendor Guidelines - Phillips Pet Food & Supplies - Jan 1, 2023

Mixed SKUs on a pallet require physical separation with slip sheets to differentiate upon receipt. However, it doesn't specify mixing SKUs within a single carton.

Source: 2023 Vendor Guidelines - Phillips Pet Food & Supplies - Jan 1, 2023

Phillips accepts GMA pallets (Grade A and B only), CHEP pallets, and PECO pallets.

Source: 2023 Vendor Guidelines - Phillips Pet Food & Supplies - Jan 1, 2023

Phillips accepts GMA A pallets for loads up to 2,500 pounds and GMA B pallets for loads less than 1,000 pounds.

Source: 2023 Vendor Guidelines - Phillips Pet Food & Supplies - Jan 1, 2023

A Bill of Lading (BOL) must be provided for all shipments. It is the vendor's responsibility to provide a BOL to the carrier and ensure the driver receives the correct load and BOL. For FOB Collect, the TMS Load ID number from the shipping confirmation email must be included in the BOL Special Instructions. Each Purchase Order number, piece count, and weight must be itemized on the BOL. Vendors using Phillips Paid Freight must check '3rd Party' in Freight Charge Terms and complete the 'Third Party Freight Charges Bill To' section with Phillips Pet Food c/o TBL Services, Inc., PO Box 3838, Allentown, PA 18106.

Source: 2023 Vendor Guidelines - Phillips Pet Food & Supplies - Jan 1, 2023

Pallets must be clearly marked, and all single SKU pallets must have a label affixed to the front containing information such as Purchase order #, Manufacturer item number, UPC barcode, Human readable UPC, Number of items on the pallet, Expiration Date in MMDDYY format, and Lot Code. Moreover, for pallets carrying multiple SKUs or Purchase Orders, they should be physically separated with a slip sheet.

Source: 2023 Vendor Guidelines - Phillips Pet Food & Supplies - Jan 1, 2023

Total pallet height should not exceed 72 inches.

Source: 2023 Vendor Guidelines - Phillips Pet Food & Supplies - Jan 1, 2023