Direct to Store Shipping Guidelines: General Merchandise And Grocery
Direct to Store shipping instructions specified on the purchase order/shipping guide must be followed by all vendors. All direct shipments must be accompanied by a packing slip in each box. Should the direct vendor fail to follow the specified shipping instructions or meet delivery deadlines excess freight charges will be charged to the vendor’s account.
Direct to Store – General Merchandise
No more than one Purchase Order must be packed in any carton. All cartons must be clearly marked with the NWC Purchase Order number. Any special handling instructions must be clearly identified on each carton. Enclose one packing slip in each box. For example if there are five boxes for one order, then five packing slips are required.
Multiple cartons, each marked as required, may be combined into one shipping container, in which event that shipping container must have indicated on it The North West Company Purchase Order numbers, carton quantities, and any special instructions as requested. The carton containing the packing slip must be clearly identified as ‘Packing Slip Enclosed’.
Direct to Store – Grocery
Each carton must clearly identify the product, pack size of the product, quantity per case, numeric case code and bar code for the case code. Any special handling instructions must be clearly identified on each carton. ‘Expiry’ and ‘Best Before’ dates must be clearly indicated on at least one side of each carton. Any goods requiring temperature control including protection from freezing must be identified as such on the carton and on the bill of lading. It is recommended that temperature requirements be clearly stated on the cartons as a guideline. Failure to identify goods in this manner will result in your account being charged for the value of the goods, freight and any excess freight to replace the goods in the event the carriers move goods without temperature controls and the goods are not sellable as a result. Multiple cartons, each marked as required, may be combined into one shipping container, in which event that shipping container must have indicated on it the store’s purchase order number or shipment number, carton quantities, and any special instructions as requested. The carton containing the packing slip must be clearly identified as ‘Packing Slip Enclosed’.