ASDA Supplier Requirements Transit Packaging, Labelling and Documentation UK Suppliers Only Fifth Edition - issued October 2006
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This fourth edition of the “ASDA Supplier Requirements” has been updated to include new information on maximum permissible pallet heights and supersedes all previous editions. Please take the time to review the modified section detailed on the summary below. 3.1 Pallet Specification 3.2 Maximum Weight & Height 4.1 Delivery Paperwork – Required Information
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Contents: Section 1 – Transit Cases 1.1 Case size & utilisation 1.2 Case material specification 1.3 Case seal integrity 1.4 Case construction & integrity 1.5 Bags & Sacks 1.6 Shelf Ready Packaging 1.7 Optimum Shelf Fit 1.8 Safety
Section 3 – Palletisation 3.1 Pallet Specification 3.2 Max weight & height 3.3 Pallet utilisation 3.4 Pallet integrity
Section 2 – Label & Case Printing 2.1 Printed information 2.2 Colour Coding of Outer Cases. 2.3 Label positioning 2.4 Barcode Requirements 2.5 Break-packs
Section 5 – Contacts 5.1 Contact List
Section 4 – Delivery Requirements 4.1 Required Information 4.2 Example Delivery Note
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ASDA Supplier Requirements To help your understanding of this document all major amends have been identified with a logo. All mandatory information has been identified with a logo and bold text.
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Section 1.
Transit Cases
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Section 1.1
Case Size & Utilisation
2 CASES CONTAINING MORE THAN ONE PRODUCT TYPE ARE PROHIBITED.
2 The supplier must ensure the corrugated case is optimally sized to suit the contents. Internal dividers should be utilised on fragile products which are deemed likely to sustain damage during distribution. 5th Edition October 2006
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Section 1.2
Case Material Specification
2 IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE TRANSIT PACKAGING PROTECTS AGAINST DAMAGE DURING DELIVERY TO OUR DISTRIBUTION CENTRES & ONWARD SHIPMENT TO STORES. Without limitation to any other rights or remedies it may have, ASDA may seek compensation for goods which have been damaged as a result of sub-standard or insufficient packaging, and may refuse goods at time of delivery.
STORAGE CONDITIONS TYPE
OPTIMUM
RANGE
COLD STORE
-25°C
-27°C to -23°C
CHILLED 1 (Meat, Fish, Chicken)
-0.5°C
-2°C to +1°C
CHILLED 2 (Dairy, Cakes, Provisions)
+3°C
+1°C to +5°C
CHILLED 3 (Produce, excluding Bananas)
+13°C
+12°C to +18°C
AMBIENT *
+10 to +40 °C
* Beers, Wines & Spirits must not exceed 25°C. Case material & tape must be chosen to withstand the temperature scales detailed above 5th Edition October 2006
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Section 1.3
Case Seal Integrity
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2 Adhesive tape or glue are the only methods to be used for securing case flaps.
Staples or banding are not to be used without prior agreement with ASDA. If banding has been authorised then it must not obscure labels.
2 COLOURED SEALING TAPE OR PRINTED COLOUR BANDS SHOULD BE USED TO AID IN-STORE IDENTIFICATION OF CHILLED AND GENERAL MERCHANDISE PRODUCTS. SEE SECTION 2.2.
TAPE OR ADHESIVE SHOULD BECOME LOOSE. TAPE MUST COVER LABEL OR CASE PRINTING
NOT NOT
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Section 1.4
Case Construction & Integrity THE SIDE HOLES OF SHRINK-WRAPS EFFECTIVE IN CONTAINING THE PRODUCT.
MUST
BE
2 CASE DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION SHOULD BE SUCH THAT STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY IS MAINTAINED THROUGHOUT THE DISTRIBUTION ENVIRONMENT. Cases must be able to withstand a minimum top load of 200kg over the surface area of a 1000 x 1200mm pallet (i.e 17g per cm²) or own weight if greater, assuming normal distribution & storage conditions prevail.
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2 ENSURE THAT THE CONSUMER UNIT BAR CODES DO NOT SCAN THROUGH THE SECONDARY PACKAGING.
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Section 1.5
Bags & Sacks
For products which are delivered in poly bags e.g towels, cushions etc, a minimum material specification of 40um is required to ensure pack integrity throughout the distribution chain. Hessian sacks must not be used.
CONSUMER UNIT BARCODES MUST NOT SCAN THROUGH SECONDARY PACKAGING
MINIMUM 40UM (MICRON) MATERIAL SPEC.
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Section 1.6
Shelf Ready Packaging
For more details on ASDA Shelf Ready Packaging see the “ASDA SRP Guidelines. All trays should be sufficiently robust to prevent tearing during handling at distribution centre & shelf replenishment in store. Removable corrugated hoods should be taped to display bases to aid handling. Specific opening instructions to be clearly indicated.
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CONSTRUCTION OF DISPLAY CASES SHOULD BE ROBUST ENOUGH TO PREVENT BURSTING OF PERFORATIONS, TEAR STRIPS OR OPENING DEVICE.
REMOVABLE CORRUGATED HOODS SHOULD BE SECURELY ATTACHED TO BASE TRAYS WITHOUT OBSCURING BARCODE 5th Edition October 2006
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Section 1.7
Optimum Shelf Fit
Shelf Ready Packaging (SRP) should be designed to maximise both retail shelf & pallet utilisation.
CONSIDERATION SHOULD BE GIVEN TO ENSURE OPTIMUM FIT TO CASE, PALLET & SHELF DIMENSIONS.
Ideal case configuration within Fresh food is 60cm x 40cm or 30cm x 40cm, as is currently standard for all Fresh Produce lines. 5th Edition October 2006
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Section 1.8
Safety
2
Whilst total case weights of up to 16kg are permissible, it is preferred that the maximum case weight should be no more than 10kg. In circumstances where the weight of the case is unavoidably greater than 16kg (eg tv’s), the actual weight must be printed onto the case itself and must be pre-authorised by ASDA.
FOR ALL FLAMABLE PRODUCTS eg AEROSOLS, ENSURE ALL PACKAGING COMPLIES WITH THE LATEST A.D.R (Accord européen relatif au transport international des marchandises dangerous par route) REGULATIONS
ANY TRAYS USED FOR DELIVERIES MUST BE CLEAN, DRY & FREE FROM INFESTATION AND CONTAMINATION.
PRODUCTS DELIVERED IN A RETURNABLE PACKAGE E.G TRAYS, MUST BE AGREED WITH THE RELEVANT REPLENISHMENT ANALYST DURING PRODUCT SET UP. ASDA HAS APPROVED 3RD PARTY PACKAGING SUPPLIERS WHICH SUPPLIERS MAY BE REQUIRED TO USE.
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Section 2.
Label Application & Case Printing
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Section 2.1
Printed Information - ASDA Own Label Products
ALL CASES OF OWN LABEL PRODUCT MUST BE IDENTIFIED WITH THE FOLLOWING.
• Supplier’s Name, Number & Address • Wal*Mart Item Number • Purchase Order Number (where practical) • Product Description (indicate within the description if the product is promotional eg % Extra Free or price promo) • Pack Size & Quantity • Weight in Kilos (Net* and Gross) • Date Code i.e. Use By, Best Before, Sell By (if applicable) • Batch/Lot Code (if applicable) • Storage Conditions (if applicable)
Supplier's Name, Number and Address Wal*Mart Item Number Product Description
Purchase Order Number
Pack Size e.g. 300g x 12 Weight in Kilos (Net* and Gross) Date Code (if applicable) Batch/Lot code (if applicable) Storage Conditions (if applicable) Case Number e.g. 10 of 125 (import products only) Country of Origin
• Case number (import products only) • Country of origin • Bar Code • Any specific information or markings as agreed during product set-up
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Section 2.1
Printed Information - Branded Products
ALL CASES OF BRANDED PRODUCT MUST BE IDENTIFIED WITH THE FOLLOWING.
• Wal*Mart item number (where practical) • Purchase Order Number (where practical) • Product Description (indicate within the description if the product is promotional eg % Extra Free or price promo) • Pack Size & Quantity • Date Code i.e. Use By, Best Before, Sell By (if
Purchase Order Number (where practical) Product Description
Pack Size e.g. 300g x 12 Date Code (if applicable) Batch/Lot code (if applicable) Storage Conditions (if applicable)
applicable) • Batch/Lot Code (if applicable) • Storage Conditions (if applicable) • Bar Code * NET WEIGHT APPLIES TO IMPORTS ONLY AND ALL CASE WEIGHTS EXCEEDING 16KG 5th Edition October 2006
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Section 2.2
General Merchandise - Colour Coding of Outer Cases
TO AID IN-STORE IDENTIFICATION OF THE DEPARTMENTS LISTED BELOW, THE RELEVANT DEPARTMENT NAME & NUMBER MUST BE INDICATED WITHIN A COLOURED BAND PRINTED AROUND THE TOP OF THE OUTER CASE (SEE EXAMPLE OVERLEAF). BREAK-PACK OUTER CASES DO NOT NEED TO BE COLOUR CODED (ONLY THE INNER CASES). DEPARTMENT No. 3 7 11 14 14 14 14 14 15
DEPARTMENT
NAME
COLOUR
PANTONE
REFERENCE
STATIONARY TOYS D.I.Y KITCHEN PICNIC DINING DISPOSABLE TABLEWARE HOUSEWARES S.D.A
ORANGE PURPLE GREEN BLUE PURPLE RED BURNT RED NAVY EMERALD GREEN
PANTONE 021 PANTONE 265 PANTONE 399 PANTONE 293 PANTONE 2593 PANTONE 185 PANTONE 1807 PANTONE 5395 PANTONE 626
17 17 17 18 18 18
GARDENING LIGHTING/HOME FURNISHING PICTURES & MIRRORS LUGGAGE FESTIVE DECORATIONS FESTIVE CARDS FESTIVE WRAP & ACCESSORIES
YELLOW YELLOW TERRACOTTA AMETHYST BLACK BLACK BLACK
PANTONE 1235 PROCESS YELLOW PANTONE 718 PANTONE 669 PROCESS BLACK PROCESS BLACK PROCESS BLACK
18 18 18 20 20 20 21 22 46 82 14/17
FESTIVE LIGHTS & TREES FESTIVE CRACKERS FESTIVE HALLOWEEN BATHROOM KITCHEN TEXTILES CUSHIONS/THROWS/RUGS CURTAINS/POLES BEDDING XMAS GIFTS IMPULSE HOME ACCESSORIES
BLACK BLACK BLACK FLUORESCENT ORANGE TURQUOISE FUCHSIA FUSCHIA GREEN BLACK YELLOW LIME GREEN
PROCESS BLACK PROCESS BLACK PROCESS BLACK PANTONE 805 PANTONE 312 PANTONE 238 PANTONE 238 PANTONE 808 PROCESS BLACK PANTONE 102 PANTONE 381
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Icon
ICON COLOUR
TROWEL & SECATEURS
BLACK
XMAS TREE XMAS TREE XMAS TREE XMAS TREE XMAS TREE PUMPKIN
XMAS TREE
PANTONE 1505 PANTONE 485 PANTONE 361 NO COLOUR - JUST OUTLINE PANTONE 293 PANTONE 239
PANTONE 189
This list will be added to as further information becomes available. 5th Edition October 2006
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Section 2.2
General Merchandise - Case Example
INDICATE CASE ORIENTATION
A 10cm PRINTED COLOURED BAND INCLUDING DEPARTMENT NAME & NUMBER
POSITION OF ICON FOR SEASONAL PRODUCTS (IF APPLICABLE)
PRODUCT INFORMATION (MINIMUM OF 2 FACES IF CASE IS PRE-PRINTED OR 1 FACE IF INKJETPRINTED OR LABELLED)
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RED
PANTONE 032
BLACK
PANTONE PROCESS BLACK
BLUE
PANTONE PROCESS BLUE
PRE PACKED CHEESE
YELLOW
PANTONE PROCESS YELLOW
PROVISIONS (READY MEALS)
GREEN
PANTONE 347
ORANGE
PANTONE 021C
COUNTERS (DELI & SERVE OVER) PROVISIONS (PIES & PASTRIES) PP COOKED MEAT
CATERING (inc FRESH, AMBIENT & FROZEN) FOOD TO GO
BRIGHT PURPLE
N/A
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Section 2.2
Fresh Food - Colour Coding of Labels
To minimise the length of time “fresh produce” is exposed to inappropriate temperatures, the case label must be colour coded to reflect the storage regime of these sensitive products. For all other “fresh” areas this requirement is desirable but may not be practical, if this is the case contact buyer to agree exceptions. TEMPERATURE BAND PRIORITY CHILL PREFERS CHILL PRIORITY AMBIENT PREFERS AMBIENT
COLOUR BLUE GREEN ORANGE YELLOW
IF COLOURED TAPE IS NOT USED (SEE PREVIOUS PAGE) THEN A 10cm COLOURED BAND MUST BE PRINTED
LABEL COLOUR INDICATES STORAGE REGIME (SEE TABLE ABOVE). TWO LABELS ARE PREFERRED ALTHOUGH ONE IS ACCEPTABLE
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Section 2.3
Label Positioning
Pre-printed cases If the bar code is pre-printed onto the outer case, a minimum of 2 bar codes are required - the supplier is responsible for ensuring that this bar code has been verified to decode at a minimum of Ansi grade D. If the bar code is inkjet printed onto the outer case, 2 bar codes are preferred although 1 may be accepted. Inkjet bar codes must be verified to decode at a minimum of Ansi grade D. Labelled cases If the bar code is printed onto a label, 2 barcodes per outer case are preferred (returnable trays only require a single label to be positioned on the tray end). If you have a practical issue in complying with this request then contact ASDA as there may be circumstances where a single label is sufficient. The supplier is responsible for ensuring that such bar codes have been verified to decode at a minimum of Ansi grade C. ONLY THE AGREED TUC CODE SHOULD BE VISIBLE ON THE OUTER CASE. ALL OTHER BAR CODES MUST BE OBLITERATED TO PREVENT REJECTION IN DEPOT.
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Section 2.3
…..Continued
LABELS ON SHRINK WRAPPED CASES MUST BE APPLIED TO A FLAT OUTER SURFACE. THE BAR CODE MUST NOT BE OBSCURED BY THE SHRINK FILM IF THE SIDE WALL OF A CASE IS TOO SMALL TO HOLD A LABEL, THE LABEL MUST BE APPLIED TO A FLAT SECTION OF THE TOP FACE. LABELS POSITIONED ON THE TOP FACE ARE ONLY PERMISSIBLE UNDER THESE CIRCUMSTANCES
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Section 2.4
Barcode Requirements
ALL CONSUMER UNIT & OUTER CASE BAR CODES MUST CONFORM TO EAN STANDARDS TO GUARANTEE FIRST TIME SCANS. For further details of bar code standards please consult GS1 UK (formerly the e-centre) on www.gs1uk.org. GS1 UK are part of the worldwide GS1 network who set out international standards for bar coding. The above web site should be consulted for further detail regarding the printing of bar codes and their height, width and magnification. ALL PRODUCTS WILL BE RECEIPTED INTO DEPOTS BY SCANNING THE OUTER CASE BARCODE (TUC) THEREFORE IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT ALL CASES/TRAYS/PACKS DELIVERED INTO AN ASDA SITE HAVE CLEARLY VISIBLE AND SCANABLE OUTER CASE BARCODES. PLEASE ENSURE CONSUMER UNIT BAR CODES CAN NOT BE SCANNED THROUGH SECONDARY PACKAGING. If you require a bar code to be issued for ASDA specific products, please contact your Buyer. Ensure that the printed TUC codes on the case match those held by ASDA. Check with the Buyer or Supply contact for confirmation ACCEPTABLE BAR CODE MAGNIFICATION
MINIMUM BARCODE DIMENSIONS WIDTH
TYPE
PRINTED CASE
PRINTED LABEL
TYPE
ITF-14
100%
50%100%
ITF-14
77mm (CASE) 61mm (LABEL)
32mm
50%100%
50%100%
EAN128
VARIABLE
32mm
150%200%
EAN13
48mm
32mm
150%200%
UPC-A
48mm
32mm
EAN128 EAN13 UPC-A
( WHITE SUBSTRATE ONLY)
150%200% ( WHITE SUBSTRATE ONLY)
150%200% ( WHITE SUBSTRATE ONLY)
(NOT INC. LIGHT MARGIN)
HEIGHT OF BARS
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Section 2.4
…..Continued - Items With a Shelf Life of Less Than 42 Days
FOR ITEMS WITH A SHELF LIFE OF LESS THAN 42 DAYS, THE TUC CODE SHOULD BE ENCODED INTO AN EAN-128 BARCODE FORMAT, WITH THE “DURABILITY” DATE ENCODED INTO THE BARCODE IN ACCORDANCE WITH “GS1” GUIDELINES. THE FORMAT OF THE DURABILITY DATE (ie “use by” or “best before”) THAT IS USED ON THE CONSUMER UNIT SHOULD BE REFLECTED THROUGH ONTO THE OUTER CASE. For ASDA Brand items where a 13 digit TUC is issued, before generating the EAN 128 barcode, a leading zero must be added to create a 14-digit barcode number
THE APPLICATION IDENTIFIER, (eg A1), DEFINES THE TUC OR GTIN
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Section 2.4 …..Continued - Items With a Shelf Life Greater Than 42 Days, or With No Date Code For items that fall into this category, any one of the following barcode formats can be used (barcodes shown are examples only and are not to scale). All barcodes to follow “GS1” guidelines.
EAN 128 (as long as the TUC number is preceded with an application identifier of 01 followed by any additional data)
UPC-A BARCODE
EAN13 BARCODE
ITF 14 BARCODE
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Section 2.4
…..Continued - Barcode Best Practice
THE SUPPLIER MUST TEST SCAN EACH BATCH OF BARCODES TO GUARANTEE THE PRINT QUALITY. THE SUPPLIER SHOULD BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE THAT TESTING IS CARRIED OUT & THAT A PROCESS IS IN PLACE TO TAKE CORRECTIVE ACTION WHERE FAILURES OCCUR ALL BARCODES MUST BE VERIFIED USING EQUIPMENT COMPLIANT WITH ISO/IEC 15426-1 & 15416 WHICH INCORPORATE CEN AND ANSI STANDARDS. IF PRINTED ON LABELS THEY MUST ACHIEVE A MINIMUM GRADE C SCAN, HOWEVER IF ITF-14 CODES ARE PRINTED DIRECTLY ONTO THE OUTER CASE THEY ARE ALLOWED TO ACHIEVE A MINIMUM GRADE D. ALL LABELLING MUST BE ABLE TO WITHSTAND TEMPERATURE REGIMES ENCOUNTERED WITHIN THE PRODUCT'S NORMAL DISTRIBUTION METHOD AND THE SCANNING ABILITY OF THE BARCODE MUST NOT BE IMPAIRED BY TEMPERATURE CONSTRAINTS. WHEN THE CASES ARE STACKED ON THE PALLET, PLEASE ENSURE THAT THE OUTER CASE BARCODES ARE FACING OUTWARDS FOR EASE OF SCANNING. ALL CASES MUST HAVE A CLEARLY VISIBLE TUC BARCODE ON THE OUTER CASE. THE BARCODES MUST BE PRINTED OR APPLIED CENTRALLY ON A FLAT SURFACE OF THE CASE, ON ANY SIDE OF THE CASE/TRAY AND AWAY FROM THE CORNERS. THE CONSUMER UNIT BARCODE SHOULD NOT BE VISIBLE THROUGH THE OUTER PACKAGING. TO PREVENT REFLECTANCE PROBLEMS WITH BAR CODE SCANNING, IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE USE OF HIGH GLOSS LABELS OR SUBSTRATES ARE AVOIDED.
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Section 2.5 Outer Cases
Break-Packs - A Shipping Case That Contains Multiple
“OUTER” & “INNER” CASES MUST HAVE DIFFERENT TUC CODES
EACH “OUTER” AND “INNER” CASE MUST BE LABELLED WITH IT’S TRADED UNIT CODE (TUC) AND PRODUCT INFORMATION DETAILS (REFER TO SECTION 2.1 FOR LABEL DETAILS). NB FOR G.M. PRODUCTS THE “OUTER” CASE DOES NOT NEED TO BE COLOUR BANDED
THE OUTER CASE OF THE BREAK-PACK MUST BE CLEARLY LABELLED AS “BREAKPACK” IN ADDITION TO ALL OTHER REQUIRED PRODUCT INFORMATION (PREFERABLY ON 2 FACES IN MINIMUM 35mm HIGH TEXT) 5th Edition October 2006
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Section 3.
Palletisation
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Section 3.1
Pallet Specification
ALL PALLETS MUST BE 1000MM X 1200MM 4-WAY ENTRY AND MUST BE MANUFACTURED TO GENERALLY COMPLY WITH THE PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE UIC 435/5 SPECIFICATION. Drawings and dimensions of such a pallet are shown in the diagram overleaf. “Chep” supply pallets manufactured to this standard, ie Blue Chep pallets, and can be contacted on http://www.chep.com/. USAGE OF PALLETS MANUFACTURED TO ANY OTHER SPECIFICATION MUST BE PREAUTHORISED BY ASDA (e.g half pallets, dollies, bespoke pallets etc) Whichever pallet is agreed, it is recommended that all pallets should be supplied by an epal registered manufacturer or repairer.
PRIOR AUTHORISATION MUST BE OBTAINED TO SUPPLY PRODUCTS IN AN UN-PALLETISED FORMAT eg Far-East “handballed” imports
GOODS DELIVERED ON UNSTABLE, SUB-STANDARD OR DAMAGED PALLETS MAY BE REFUSED. DRIVERS MAY BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO RE-STACK GOODS ONTO ACCEPTABLE PALLETS (OFF ASDA PREMISES), OR THE DISTRIBUTION CENTRE MAY RE-STACK THE GOODS. IF SO, THE SUPPLIER MAY BE CHARGED ACCORDINGLY. 5th Edition October 2006
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Section 3.1
Pallet Specification Cont….
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Section 3.1
Pallet Specification Cont….
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Section 3.1
Pallet Specification Cont….
Timber
Nails
Top Deck 1000 x 112 x 17 7off. Top Deck 1000 x 135 x 17 2 off. Butted inner Stringer 1200 x 98 x 25 3 off. Blocks 160 x 95 x 95 6 off. Blocks 95 x 95 x 95 3 off. Bottom deck 1000 x 98 x 25 5 off. Stop-chamferred
Top deck boards to stringer 48 x 2.65 PRN or 38 x 2.65 ARN Top decks to blocks 80 x 3.35 ARN Bottom deck to blocks 75 x 3.35 ARN
Leading top deck boards butted, otherwise equal spacing. Pallet to be corner cut, with nominal hypotenuse of 25mm.
Additional nails may be used in to top desk to aid production. Nail position illustrate joint count, not precise layout. Nails to comply with relevant British Standard and the TIMCON code of practice.
Tolerance on all timer dimensions ±3 mm, except board thickness, ±1 mm; all measurements taken fresh sawn. Average component size at time of manufacture to equal nominal dimensions. Timber to be European origin softwood, first grade and nominally free of bark. Anti-stain treatments, if used, must be without odour and must be approved for use within the E.E.C.
45 off. Clenched 45 off. 33 off. 39 off.
General Pallets to be kiln-dried to average 17 -22% moisture content. Marking to customer’s specification. Tolerance on overall height ±3mm; plan size +1-3mm. Maximum discrepancy between pallet diagonals 5 mm.
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Section 3.2
Maximum Weight & Height
THE MAXIMUM PALLET WEIGHT IS 1250kg (INC. PALLET) THE MAXIMUM PALLET HEIGHT FOR CHILLED PRODUCTS ONLY IS 1.8m (inc. PALLET) THE MAXIMUM PALLET HEIGHT FOR AMBIENT, FROZEN FOOD AND NON-FOOD IS 1.6m (inc. PALLET) THE MAXIMUM PALLET HEIGHT FOR GENERAL MERCHANDISE IS 1.4m (inc. PALLET) ANY EXCEPTIONS TO THIS RULE MUST BE PRE-AGREED WITH ASDA
2 PRODUCT MUST NOT OVERHANG THE PALLET. This includes any baseboard being used
pallet
2 Do not exceed maximum height
2
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Section 3.3
Pallet Utilisation
THE NUMBER OF CASES PER PALLET, NUMBER OF CASES PER LAYER (Ti) AND NUMBER OF LAYERS PER PALLET (Hi) MUST MATCH THAT QUOTED ON THE ORIGINAL “NEW LINE FORM”
2 PALLETS OF MIXED LOADS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED INTO THE “LUTTERWORTH AUTOMATED DEPOT” (IDC 7438). SMALL QUANTITIES MUST THEREFORE BE SUPPLIED ON SEPARATE PALLETS WITH ALL CASES HAVING THE SAME DATE CODE. Mixed loads can be accepted into “Chilled” and “Stockless” depots as long as types of product are separated with layer boards. 5th Edition October 2006
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Section 3.4
Pallet Integrity PALLETS MUST BE FULLY WRAPPED USING A CLEAR SHRINK OR STRETCH WRAP. THE USE OF MESH, NETTING, STRING, TAPE OR BANDING IS PROHIBITED.
2
Glueing is not permissible on corrugate but is acceptable on polywrapped packs as long as damage doesn’t occur during breakdown. The wrapping film must not obstruct fork entry windows.
2 Avoid column stacking where possible (except for nested trays)
2
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Section 4.
Delivery Paperwork Requirements
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Section 4.1 Required Information THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION MUST BE DOCUMENTED WITH ALL PRODUCT DELIVERIES TO: ASDA DISTRIBUTION CENTRES OR STORES
Generic information –
Proof of delivery information –
•
Supplier Name, Address,Telephone Number and Supplier Number
•
Total number of Cases or Shipping Units received
•
ASDA Distribution Centre address and Code or Store Address and Code
•
Total number of Pallets/Cases received
•
ASDA Purchase Order Number
•
Delivery Note Number
•
Delivery Date Further requirements –
Information per line – •
Wal*Mart item number (preferably in ascending numerical order)
•
Supplier Product Code
•
Product Description including unit size x quantity per case e.g. ASDA Baked Beans 415g x 12
•
Case weight in kg (for catch weight products)
•
Quantity ordered (cases or shipping units)
•
Quantity delivered (cases or shipping units)
•
Every vehicle delivery into depot or store must be accompanied by an original delivery note in English.
•
Where a purchase order is delivered across multiple vehicles a delivery note for each vehicle is required.
•
Where a weight declaration is required (e.g. for catch weight items), the total product cases and weight must be quoted in kilograms on the delivery note, alongside the appropriate product. 5th Edition October 2006
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Section 4.2
Example Delivery Paperwork
Supplier Name, Address, Telephone Number: Supplier Number:
ASDA Purchase Order Number: Wal-Mart Number (preferably in ascending numerical order):
Supplier Product Code:
ASDA Distribution Centre Address and Code, or Store Address and Code:
Delivery Note Number:
Delivery Date:
Product Description including size and quantity:
Total Weight Delivered (Kg) Catch weight only:
Quantity Ordered:
Quantity Delivered:
Totals: Total number of Cases received: Total number of Pallets received:
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Section 5.
Contacts
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Section 5.1
Contact List
If further information is required please contact the following colleagues –
1. For compliance issues contact ASDA Buyer. 2. For clarification of technical details contact either: Gilchrist Pack Tech Team - Tel: 01724 200700 ext. 453 or 454
[email protected] or ASDA Packaging Development Manager - Martin Wagner
[email protected] 3. For training, contact both : Eileen White –
[email protected] Shaun Bamforth –
[email protected] Gillian Byers –
[email protected]
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