EDI Shipping: Zappos Paid Freight via the Zappos Routing Request Portal
EDI Shipping requirements set for Zappos vendors described in today’s post concern Zappos Paid Freight. Upon approval of vendor Routing Request submitted via the Zappos Routing Request Portal, vendor will receive instructions via e-mail from Zappos EDI Shipping team – Inbound Logistics team. These instructions will include whether the shipment is approved to ship via small package carrier, Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) or Truckload (TL).
If vendor is approved to ship via UPS: On the Vendor provided Ready to Ship Date of the approved Dispatch, an email will be sent containing pre-paid UPS Ground carton labels. Vendor has the option to print and apply 8 ½”X11” paper labels or 4”x6” thermal labels. Once this email is received, vendor should proceed with the following steps that will be included in the body of the email.
Instructions for 8 ½” X 11” Paper
- Open the attached “UPS Labels…” PDF file and Print the label(s) onto standard 8 ½” X 11” paper(s).
- Ensure that there are no other carrier tracking labels attached to your carton(s).
- Fold each printed label at the dotted line. Place each label in a UPS Shipping Pouch. If you do not have a pouch, affix each folded label using clear plastic shipping tape over the entire label. Securely apply one label per carton while being sure to leave any barcodes clearly visible for scanning. The PO # will be clearly marked on each UPS Label. If shipping more than 1 PO please ensure the labels for each PO are applied to the corresponding PO’s cartons.
- Have your carton(s) ready for the Daily UPS Collection driver as usual or take the package(s) to any location of The UPS Store®, UPS Customer Center, UPS Alliances (Office Depot® or Staples®) or Authorized Shipping Outlet near you.
Instructions for 4” X 6” Thermal Labels
- Open the attached “UPS 4×6 Labels…” PDF file and Print the label(s) onto standard 4” X 6” Thermal Label(s).
- Ensure that there are no other carrier tracking labels attached to your carton(s).
- Securely apply one label per carton while being sure to leave any barcodes clearly visible for scanning. The PO # will be clearly marked on each UPS Label. If shipping more than 1 PO please ensure the labels for each PO are applied to the corresponding PO’s cartons.
- Have your carton(s) ready for the Daily UPS Collection driver as usual or take the package(s) to any location of The UPS Store®, UPS Customer Center, UPS Alliances (Office Depot® or Staples®) or Authorized Shipping Outlet near you. All products and cartons must comply with all federal, state and local carrier HAZMAT laws, regulations and guidelines.
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