Neiman Marcus Labeling Standards

Neiman Marcus labeling standards and requirements

Neiman Marcus labeling described in today’s post will cover instructions and illustrations for proper general shipment packaging.

General Neiman Marcus labeling requirements

1. All cartons must be well labeled. The information must be permanently attached to the carton, written directly on the carton, or on a non-removable label attached to the carton. A packing list is not considered sufficient labeling. All carton markings and carton labels must be placed on side of carton, to include GS1-128 labels, all carriers labeling, address labels, etc.
2. Each carton MUST be clearly labeled with the following information:
   1. Corresponding purchase order number
   2. Corresponding department number
   3. Store number and abbreviation applicable to the purchase order
      1. Store number for NM stores is 3 digits (001, 002, 079)
      2. NMD store number is 5 digits to include the warehouse location (08801, 08806, and 04106)
   4. Merchandise division name and number (EDI vendors only-excluding 08801,08806, and 04106)
   5. Address of consignee as stated on the routing guide
   6. Address of vendor/ warehouse “shipped from”
3. GS1-128 bar-codes are only 20 digit barcode labels allowed to be affixed to the outside of the carton.  Exceptions are alpha numeric, Fedex, UPS and airline labels.
4. Carton label placement:
   1. Cartons more than 6 inches tall
      1. Carton labels must be placed a minimum of 1” from bottom right corner on side of carton
      2. Carton label must be minimum of 1.5-3” from side of carton
   2. Cartons less than 6 inches tall
      1. Carton label should be placed in the same dimensional area as listed above with the excess of the label folded over the top of the carton
      2. Do not cover taped seems with the label
   3. Palletized cartons should have outward facing labels
5. Do not place any labels over the GS1-128 label.