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 →
Vendor Shipping And Handling Requirements (Fred’s Inc. Penalties and Charges) Vendor Shipping And Handling guidelines (routing, shipping, marking, or packaging requirements) are obligatory as Fred’s Inc. shall assess the penalties and charges to Vendors/ Shippers for failing to comply with the mentioned Vendor Shipping demands: Fred’s purchase order number must be listed on all bills of lading and packing slips … Read More →
FRED’S Barcode And Country of Origin Labeling Requirements FRED’S Barcode requirements apply to any interior product that FRED’S distribution facility could split for resale. All inner packages intended for re-sale must be bar coded on at least one side with a UPC. The bar code symbol is the UPC-A. The GTIN-12 (12-digit UPC) is composed of: Supplier’s GS1 … Read More →
Packaging and Load Expectations For Fred’s Shipments Packaging and Load requirements are the supplier’s responsibility. Suppliers must ensure all pallets shipped into the FRED’S distribution centers according to these guidelines. Pallets should not exceed the 72” in height (height includes pallet and product). Cartons weighing in excess of 45 lbs. should have a TEAM LIFT label attached as … Read More →