Fred’s Merchandise BOL (Bill of Lading) Data Requirements Fred’s Merchandise BOL (Bill of Lading) is an all-important part of Fred’s rail and truck transportation arrangements with its business partners. Bill of Lading serves as the basic contract of carriage between the shipper and all connecting carriers, as a receipt for the goods, and as indicia of ownership … Read More →
UPC Code-Uniform Code Council (Fred’s Vendors Information And Guidelines) UPC Code-Uniform Code Council: the Uniform Code Council is a non-profit corporation that administers and regulates the Universal Product Code. The UCC assigns each company a manufacturer’s number, which are the first 6 digits of the UPC code. The next 5 digits of the code consist of each … Read More →
Shipping Case Packing (Conveyable And Non-Conveyable) Guidelines Shipping Case Packing requirements are listed below for Fred’s vendors that ship merchandise to its Distribution Centers. Fred’s Distribution Centers distribute product to over 700 stores. A majority of product is sent as individual cases that flow through the DC on conveyor in a sorting system. Cases must contain only 1 … Read More →
Pallet Specifications And Carton Labeling Guidelines For Fred’s Vendor Merchandise Pallet Specifications And Carton Labeling requirements described in today’s blog are obligatory for Fred’s vendors that ship merchandise to Fred’s. FRED’S Pallet Specifications: Size: 40” wide x 48” long Type: GMA standard hardwood pallets, 4-way entry pallets Material: Group III and/or Group IV hardwood 4-way entry 6” … Read More →