The Grommet Packaging Guidelines

Cartons containing more than one unique SKU should include a packing list for that specific carton.

Source: The Grommet Fulfillment Routing Guide - August 2019 - Aug 1, 2019

A packing slip should be attached to the lead carton of the shipment.

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Cartons must not contain more than one type of product (no mixed SKUs). If there is more than one unique SKU within a carton, each product must be separated with a box divider or placed in separate labeled boxes/poly bags.

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Mixed SKUs should not be on a single pallet. If mixed inventory is received, an Unqualified Receiving fee may be applied for additional sorting required.

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No, SKUs cannot be mixed in a single carton. Each carton or case should contain a consistent item quantity and should not have more than one type of product. If there are multiple unique SKUs, they must be separated by either a box divider or placed in separate boxes/poly bags, which must be labeled with the base product SKU.

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Palletized shipments must be shipped on 40 in x 48 in - GMA grade A or B pallets.

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The minimum weight for shipping cartons is not specified, but any carton with contents less than 70 lbs (31.75 kg) must use double-wall corrugated. Cartons exceeding 70 lbs (31.75 kg) must use triple-wall corrugated packaging.

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For Freight & LTL Shipments: The ASN # should be included on the Bill of Lading (BOL). Palletized shipments must be shipped on 40 in x 48 in - GMA grade A or B pallets, with corner boards and proper shrink wrap. Each carton and pallet must have appropriate markings, and a packing slip should be attached to the lead carton. Max pallet height varies by warehouse location.

Source: The Grommet Fulfillment Routing Guide - August 2019 - Aug 1, 2019

Carton and pallet labels must include the ASN, company name and address (From), and The Grommet warehouse address (To). Labels must be white, with a minimum font size of 12 pt and a minimum size of 4 in x 6 in for pallets. For cartons, labels should be placed on the top or side (side preferred), avoiding seams. Each carton and pallet should have appropriate markings ensuring they are visible and consistent.

Source: The Grommet Fulfillment Routing Guide - August 2019 - Aug 1, 2019

Inner packs and master cases must have consistent item quantity inside each case and no more than one type of product in a carton or case. Case labels should include the case SKU (i.e., qty x SKU name) and must also affix the base product label on the outside of the case. SKU ID label applied to cases, barcode is recommended. No mixed cases, unique SKUs must be separated. Maximum storage size for an inner pack or non-palletized master case is 2 cubic feet.

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Each level of product packaging must have a unique product ID (SKU or UPC) before being sent to the warehouses. The SKU numbers provided to The Grommet must match those on the physical label on the product and should be visible on the outside of the packaging. The label must be white with a white space border of 0.2 cm, minimum font size of 12 pt, and minimum label size of 1 in x 0.25 in (2.5 cm x 0.6 cm). Units require a barcode scannable label with SKU ID, while cases require a SKU ID label with a barcode recommended. Do not mix cases; unique SKUs must be separated. Labels should be placed on the outside of the case.

Source: The Grommet Fulfillment Routing Guide - August 2019 - Aug 1, 2019

Max Pallet Height for Lancaster, PA is 52" (1.32 meters), and for Mira Loma, CA is 72" (1.82 meters).

Source: The Grommet Fulfillment Routing Guide - August 2019 - Aug 1, 2019