World Market Packaging Guidelines

No, mixed SKUs or purchase orders are not allowed in single cartons. Cartons with more than one SKU will be refused or repackaged at the vendor's expense.

Source: World Market Vendor Guide and Supplemental Manuals - Mar 25, 2024

Yes, purchase orders can be mixed within a single pallet. If the carton count is insufficient to build a complete pallet, multiple items may be combined on one pallet by placing slip-sheets/heavy paper dividers between POs/SKU’s/Best By Dates so that cartons are clearly segregated.

Source: World Market Vendor Guide and Supplemental Manuals - Mar 26, 2024

Yes, SKUs can be mixed on a single pallet. If the carton count is insufficient to build a complete pallet, you may combine multiple items on one pallet by placing slip-sheets/heavy paper dividers between POs/SKU's/Best By Dates so that cartons are clearly segregated.

Source: World Market Vendor Guide and Supplemental Manuals - Mar 26, 2024

No, pack only one SKU per carton to avoid refusal or repackaging at the vendor's expense.

Source: World Market Vendor Guide and Supplemental Manuals - Mar 26, 2024

All products must be shipped on standard 48in x 40in 2-way or 4-way GMA pallets, grade B or better, wooden pallets unless prior written approval is granted by WMMS.

Source: World Market Vendor Guide and Supplemental Manuals - Mar 26, 2024

The minimum dimensions for standard conveyable master and inner cartons are 8" (20.32 cm) in length, 6.5" (16.51 cm) in width, and 3" (7.62 cm) in height. The maximum dimensions are 34" (86.36 cm) in length, 28" (71.12 cm) in width, and 28" (71.12 cm) in height. The gross weight should be between 2 lbs. (.91 kg) and 35 lbs. (15.90 kg).

Source: World Market Vendor Guide and Supplemental Manuals - Mar 26, 2024

The gross weight for standard conveyable master and inner cartons is required to be a minimum of 2 lbs (0.91 kg) and a maximum of 35 lbs (15.90 kg).

Source: World Market Vendor Guide and Supplemental Manuals - Mar 26, 2024

The maximum pallet weight must not exceed 1,900 lbs. There is no specific minimum weight requirement mentioned for pallets.

Source: World Market Vendor Guide and Supplemental Manuals - Mar 26, 2024

Inner packs should follow the same weight and size requirements as standard conveyable cartons. Both master and inner cartons must be made of multi-ply corrugated with flat surfaces ensuring the products are well fitted to allow completely flat surfaces. Dimensions for inner packs under repack conveyable cartons should not exceed those specified in the repack conveyable inner carton size maximum. Protective packaging materials should be contained within the inner pack and reduce internal movement for fragile products. No loose fill is allowed unless it's shredded paper fully contained inside a sealed plastic bag to be used as void-fill in inner cartons.

Source: World Market Vendor Guide and Supplemental Manuals - Mar 26, 2024

There is no maximum pallet height specified; however, the corrugated and packaging must be sufficient for the bottom cartons to sustain the load.

Source: World Market Vendor Guide and Supplemental Manuals - Mar 26, 2024