US Polo Assn. Packaging Guidelines

Are there any requirements for packing lists when shipping cartons?

Yes, there are packing list requirements. One packing list is required per US Polo purchase order, and it must accompany the shipment on a carton titled "Lead Carton." The carton should be either stenciled in large fonts (25 point or larger) or have a neon or other colored label that is not white or the same color as the carton.

Source: US Polo Assn. Routing & Location Guide - Aug 3, 2011

Are there any requirements for packing lists when shipping pallets?

Yes, there are requirements for packing lists. Each purchase order shipment must be accompanied by a packing list on a carton labeled "Lead Carton" in large fonts or on a neon/colored label. The packing list must contain specific information such as seller name, addresses, and style information among others.

Source: US Polo Assn. Routing & Location Guide - Aug 3, 2011

Can pallets be stacked?

Yes, pallets can be stacked. The pallets should be stacked to a maximum height of 60 inches/5 feet.

Source: US Polo Assn. Routing & Location Guide - Aug 3, 2011

Can purchase orders be mixed within a single carton?

Cartons are expected to contain either one style and color or a prepack, depending on the purchase order agreed to. Mixing purchase orders within a single carton is not addressed in the provided guidelines, indicating that it may not be allowed unless specified otherwise in a particular order agreement.

Source: US Polo Assn. Routing & Location Guide - Aug 3, 2011

Can purchase orders be mixed within a single pallet?

Each pallet should only contain one store destination but may contain multiple purchase orders as long as the purchase orders are going to the same destination. Purchase orders should be palletized by purchase order number in layers on the pallet if more than one purchase order is on a pallet.

Source: US Polo Assn. Routing & Location Guide - Aug 3, 2011

Can SKUs be mixed on a single pallet?

SKUs can be mixed on a single pallet, but each pallet must only contain one store destination. Additionally, if multiple purchase orders are included, they should be going to the same destination and be palletized by purchase order number in layers on the pallet.

Source: US Polo Assn. Routing & Location Guide - Aug 3, 2011

Can SKUs be mixed within a single carton?

Cartons are to contain either one style and color or a prepack, depending on the purchase order agreed to. If the order was for prepacks, then packing cartons with one prepack per carton is expected. Master cartons are not accepted without pre-approval.

Source: US Polo Assn. Routing & Location Guide - Aug 3, 2011

What are the max and min dimensions for shipping cartons?

The document does not specify max or min dimensions for shipping cartons, only requirements related to bursting strength and packing.

Source: US Polo Assn. Routing & Location Guide - Aug 3, 2011

What are the max and min weights for shipping cartons?

The minimum bursting strength for cartons is 200 ECT, and the maximum packed weight for cartons is 50 lbs.

Source: US Polo Assn. Routing & Location Guide - Aug 3, 2011

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

For non-small carrier shipments, a Bill of Lading (BOL) is required. Each BOL must include certain information: Shipper and consignee (to/from) details, including name, address, city, state, and ZIP. A Bill of Lading number, consignee phone number, method of payment, and other specific shipment details such as description of articles and special marks, weight, and NMFC number. Additional services like inside delivery, lift gate pickup/delivery, etc., if applicable, need to be mentioned. For UPS BOL, the document highlights key elements like consignee name (with "COD" for collect on delivery), shipper details, freight charges, and additional services that may apply. It must be signed indicating received condition and liability details. BOLs for freight shipments should be performed under standardized terms from the carrier's tariff or classification. The document does not specify exact placement of the BOL on the shipment but emphasizes the importance of correctly documented information on labels and ensuring the shipment is prepared according to regulatory classification or tariff rules.

Source: US Polo Assn. Routing & Location Guide - Aug 3, 2011

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

Each carton must have a ship to location label similar to a UCC 128 or UPS label containing the following information: Vendor Name, Ship From Address, Ship To Address, US Polo Purchase Order Number, Style Number, Size or Prepack Code, UPC Number, Number of Units within the Carton. Additionally, each carton should be numbered with a sequence number in "x of y" format. EDI Based Vendors require UCC128 labels and ASNs (856) sent within 24 hours of shipment.

Source: US Polo Assn. Routing & Location Guide - Aug 3, 2011

What are the requirements for inner packs and cases?

There are no specific instructions for inner packs and cases mentioned in the provided pages.

Source: US Polo Assn. Routing & Location Guide - Aug 3, 2011

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

Each carton must have a ship to location label similar to a UCC 128 or UPS label, which contains the following information: Vendor Name, Ship From Address, Ship To Address, US Polo Purchase Order Number, Style Number, Size or Prepack Code, UPC Number, Number of Units within the Carton, and if applicable, Number of Cartons within the Master Pack. Additionally, EDI based vendors require the use of UCC128 labels and ASNs (856) received within 24 hours of shipment. There are no specific recommendations on label placement mentioned in the document.

Source: US Polo Assn. Routing & Location Guide - Aug 3, 2011

What is the max pallet height allowed when shipping?

The maximum pallet height allowed when shipping is 60 inches (or 5 feet).

Source: US Polo Assn. Routing & Location Guide - Aug 3, 2011