Routing Guide & Supplier Compliance Instructions
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1 Routing Guide & Supplier Compliance Instructions Attention Logistics & Distribution Revision 48, updated June 19,
2 Dear Supplier: CVS/pharmacy is committed to providing its customers with high quality service. To achieve this, CVS continuously strives to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of its operations. CVS Logistics Department has implemented new routing procedures and revised its freight handling instructions. Our new and revised instructions appear in this document. The instructions cover routing, scheduling, documentation, and packaging of merchandise for shipment to CVS distribution centers and stores. For your convenience, these instructions are also posted on CVS Supplier Website at We believe that you will find our requirements standard industry protocol. However, if you have any questions or require additional information about any of our procedures, please contact the individuals listed below for assistance: Routing: Nancy Dansereau (401) Katie Blanchard (401) Compliance: Michael Grenon (401) Suzanne Lussier (401) CVS and its suppliers will benefit from these procedures as they are designed to enhance the overall efficiency of merchandise handling, control cost, and improve customer service. Please forward these instructions to the responsible individuals in your distribution and logistics organizations. Dennis S. Berard, Director Transportation & Logistics Network Revision 48, updated June 19,
3 New and Updated Supplier Contact & Addresses Please provide the following information. Note that an electronic response is preferred. For your convenience, our address and street address appear below. COMPANY NAME: _ MAIN CONTACT NAME: PHONE: _ ADDRESSES: - Please include addresses for all recipients of updated CVS Routing Guides ADDRESS ADDRESS ADDRESS _ SIGNATURE (NAME) DATE _ Please forward your response to Suzanne Lussier - Supplier Compliance Analyst. (preferred): [email protected] Fax: Mail: CVS/pharmacy Logistics/Transportation Dept Supply Chain Logistics Support Center Attn: Sue Lussier One CVS Drive, MC 5035 Woonsocket, RI Revision 48, updated June 19,
4 REVISION CHANGE HISTORY CHANGES 45 -Page 6, Paragraph A, Introduction; IMPORTANT changes to collect policies, also refer to letter (Attachment III, pg 39) -Page 24, Paragraph B, Supplier Compliance Deductions; program modifications REVISION # 46 -Page 6, Paragraph B, General Routing Instructions; Detention on Pickup (#7) -Page 24, Paragraph B, Supplier Compliance Deductions; removal of program modifications 47 -Page 7, Collect Freight Routing Instructions; Final Notice to sign up for training. New process effective June 13, Page 18, Paragraph A, Carton Label Requirements; requirement of item UPC on carton for private label merchandise. -Page 25, Paragraph B, Supplier Compliance Deductions; added changes effective June 1, Page 7, Collect Freight Routing Instructions; New process effective June 13, Page 11, Paragraph A & B, Preferred Carriers; Added CH Robinson Consolidation Program -Page 23, Freight Handling Deductions, Paragraph A; Modified to include compliance program as a result of the new collect routing instructions. Revision 48, updated June 19,
5 TABLE OF CONTENTS I. General Instructions and Tobacco Free Notice 6 II. Collect Freight Routing Instructions. 7 Introduction... 7 General Routing Notes.. 7 Collect, Backhaul and CPU Suppliers... 8 Partial Truckload Shipments Small Package Shipments.. 9 Air Freight Shipments Hawaii DSD Shipments III. Prepaid Freight Routing Instructions. 11 Preferred Carriers.. 11 Approved LTL Carriers 12 Small Package Shipments. 12 Driver s Responsibility.. 12 General Routing Notes IV. Deliveries 13 Bill of Lading & Packing List Documentation Delivery Location Scheduling.. 14 V. Packaging.. 16 Carton Labeling Requirements.. 16 Item UPC Requirements UCC-128 Pallet Label Seasonal Case Labeling Requirements.. 17 Pallet Requirements 18 Ti-Hi Requirements Floor Loading. 18 Item and Case Requirements VI. Backorders/Overages/Shortages/MisShipments/Damages VII. Freight Handling Deductions VIII. International Shipments.. 30 Attachment I Distribution Center Information 31 Attachment II Freight Handling Deductions Dispute Checklist 38 Revision 48, updated June 19,
6 I. General Instructions 1. This Guide supersedes all previous routing guides and freight handling instructions issued by CVS/pharmacy. 2. This Guide contains detailed instructions for the routing, scheduling, documentation, and packaging of merchandise for shipment to CVS/pharmacy distribution centers and stores. 3. The instructions apply to all purchase orders issued by CVS/pharmacy and are incorporated by reference into the terms and conditions of all CVS/pharmacy purchase orders. 4. Noncompliance with the CVS routing and freight handling requirements will result in a chargeback of all excess expenses incurred plus an administrative fee. 5. Each supplier is responsible to forward this Guide to its Logistics Department and other affected individuals responsible for the delivery of product to CVS distribution centers and stores. IMPORTANT NOTE (TOBACCO FREE POLICY) Effective March 1, 2013 CVS Caremark is dedicated to providing a healthy, comfortable, and productive work environment for Employees, Contractors, Vendors and Visitors. The use of tobacco, e-cigarettes and other methods not approved by the FDA shall not be permitted within the CVS Caremark defined locations. Please refer to Distribution Center Management for designated areas at each DC. Any individual found to be in violation of this policy shall be subject to immediate disciplinary action. Revision 48, updated June 19,
7 II. Collect Freight Routing Instructions NEW PROCESS NOW IN EFFECT As of June 13, 2014 all Collect, Backhaul and CPU Suppliers are required to be compliant with the new Collect Freight Routing instructions. The new policy requires Collect Suppliers to contact the CVS Transportation Department for all shipments 300 lbs. or greater. Any invoice dated after 6/13 that is not compliant with the new Routing Instructions will receive an off invoice penalty. If you are not compliant it is imperative that you sign up for training which will provide onboarding instruction and the Routing Request tool required for the new process. To participate in the training, please contact In addition, effective immediately Suppliers no longer have access to the Descartes TMS as all Supplier User ID s have been inactivated. Lastly, the CVS LTL Carrier Matrix is no longer in effect. A. General Routing Notes 1. High Value Shipments: Suppliers with single shipments exceeding the value of $100,000 must contact the CVS Transportation Department at [email protected] prior to submitting your request. 2. Backhaul Opportunities: Suppliers must contact CVS Transportation Department to discuss backhaul opportunities whenever shipping to a CVS Distribution Center located within 100 miles of their shipping point. Transportation Department contacts are Mike Grenon and Katie Blanchard. Mike Grenon can be reached by telephone at (401) or via at [email protected]. Katie Blanchard can be reached by telephone at (401) or via at [email protected]. 3. Backorder Shipping Expectations: Please be advised that shippers with negotiated collect freight terms will be responsible for all freight tendering responsibility and the corresponding freight charges associated with any/all backorders. Feel free to contact Katie with any questions regarding this expectation. 4. Product Origin Expectations: Shipments must originate from the supplier production facility or warehouse location closest to the CVS distribution center destination. 5. Multiple Purchase Order Expectations: Multiple purchase orders from the same location that would normally ship within one to three days of each other should be combined as one shipment (excluding weekends and holidays). 6. Time Specific Services: Suppliers must receive written authorization from a member of the CVS Logistics Department to ship using a time specific service (services included but are not limited to Expedited Freight, Guaranteed Delivery or Time Critical; CVS Logistics Dept. contact information located in Section C. No.1 below). 7. Detention on Pickup: When the Transportation Department includes you on a detention approval and you do not agree, you must resolve the issue with the carrier within 48 hours of the approval. If we do not hear from you challenging the approval within that period, the LOG deduction will remain as is. 8. Count Verification: For CVS managed loads, the driver is only required to count the pallets. They are not required to count the cases. Revision 48, updated June 19,
8 B. Collect, Backhaul and Customer Pick Up (CPU) Suppliers: 1. All shipments 300 lbs and/or over 10 cases must be submitted to CVS via the Routing Request Form. a. Failure to follow these instructions for shipments 6,000 lbs or more will result in a financial penalty equal to the difference in freight charges or 30% of total invoice whichever is greater. b. Failure to follow these instructions for shipments less than 6,000 lbs will result in a financial penalty equal to 30% of total invoice. 2. Shipment information provided on the CVS Routing Request Form must be accurate. Failure to provide accurate information may result in penalties. 3. Timing of entering shipment information into the Routing Request Form: a. System Entry; in order to route shipments efficiently, the shipping information must be submitted to CVS at least 72 hours prior to the Ship to Arrive (STA) Date. b. Available Pickup Date; it is the Supplier s responsibility to determine an Available Pickup Date that will be compliant with CVS STA Compliance Program (refer to Section VII for program guidelines). CVS strongly recommends routing requests be submitted at least 72 hours prior to the Available Pickup Date. Suppliers should consider transit times when determining their Available Pickup Date. c. Failure to comply may result in compliance penalties associated to the STA Compliance Program (refer to section VII Freight Handling Deduction). d. For example: A two day transit lane may look like the following: Latest Routing Request Date Available Pickup Date PO STA Date Mon Jan 2 Tue Jan 3 Wed Jan 4 Thu Jan 5 Fri Jan 6 Sat Jan 7 Sun Jan 8 Mon Jan 9 Tue Jan 10 Wed Jan 11 Thu Jan 12 e. Non-compliance with the above guidelines may result in a chargeback related to the STA Compliance Program and/or incurrence of accessorial charges with administrative fees. 4. In the event CVS manages your shipment with ABF Freight, the Supplier must contact ABF to arrange the pickup. a. For ABF shipments do not put a date on the BOL. If the Supplier adds a date to the BOL; CVS will deduct the additional freight charges CVS will incur by ABF Freight. 5. Supplier must clearly indicate the FULL CVS Load number on the BOL. The CVS Load number must be two letters (LD) and nine digits. Example LD Revision 48, updated June 19,
9 6. In the event you need to speak with someone in the Transportation Department, you can reach out to the following: CVS Coordinator Phone Lisa Chevalier Jillian Caetans-Thomas Robert DiChiro Christian Nebergall Cubic Feet Requirements: a) If your pallets are higher than 60 inches, the pallet will be considered 96 inches in height. If the following applies to your pallets, please choose Non Standard Pallets on the CVS Form Pallets, skids or cartons banded or shrink wrapped together into a single unit which are pyramided, rounded, or topped off, or Units which have an irregular shape on top (i.e., machines, etc.), or Units that are marked with instructions that no other freight is to be loaded on top b) If the shipment is palletized, the dimensions of the pallet determine the cubic dimensions c) HINT: Try to keep your pallets no taller than 60 inches or build them as high as possible **Please note: The CVS Coordinators have 48 hours to respond with routing information** C. Partial Truckload 1. In the event CVS manages your shipment via an LTL Carrier, our 3 rd Party Logistics Partner/Broker will provide the Supplier with their BOL. The Supplier must confirm all information is correct and provide this BOL to the Driver at point of pickup. Failure to utilize the correct/accurate BOL will result in a Logistics Deduction for the additional freight charges incurred plus administration fees (Refer to section VII). D. UPS Ground Shipments (Small Package Shipments) In determining when to ship via UPS Ground instead of an LTL common carrier please use the following weight limit guidelines: 1. Shipments 300 pounds and under (maximum 10 cartons), ship via UPS Ground. Each carton should not weigh more than 70 pounds and each carton should not exceed 130 inches in length and girth combined. 2. Do not add any insurance or handling charges. 3. The top of the carton(s) must show the ship to address. 4. In order to minimize the number of cartons shipped, please place smaller cartons into a larger carton when possible. The master carton must contain the Distribution Address (see Attachment I), purchase order number and box number. (e.g. 1 of 5) Revision 48, updated June 19,
10 5. For shipments that exceed 300 pounds, ship via the LTL carrier specified in this routing guide. 6. Include the CVS PO number in a Reference field. Only put the 7 digit CVS PO Number, DO NOT add any qualifiers such as PO #, or CVS - etc. Note: Collect Suppliers MUST contact Sue Lussier at [email protected] or (401) for CVS UPS Ground Collect Freight Account Number prior to shipping. E. Air Freight Shipments Ordinarily, suppliers are not to ship any merchandise via air freight. However, should the need arise to ship merchandise via air freight, follow the instructions in Section IV, Deliveries, Paragraph A, Documentation, Part 13, Air Freight Shipments, of this document. F. Hawaii DSD Shipments In an effort to maximize the cost benefits associated with shipping to stores on the neighbor islands, CVS/Longs has relationships with selected consolidation vendors. As part of the program, Oahu based DSD vendors with a FOB point of Honolulu dock need to use the following selected consolidation vendors: Dry goods Pacific Transfer ( Contact Debbie Miguel ext. 154 Chill/frozen CFI, Contact Carrie Camacho CVS/Longs will have provided these consolidators with a list of approved vendors provided by the stores you service. To be added as an approved vendor or have questions about this program, contact Tim Pelton at [email protected]. Revision 48, updated June 19,
11 III. Prepaid Freight Routing Instructions A. Preferred Carriers I. For all prepaid shipments less than truckload (LTL), under-utilized truckload (UTL), or truckload (TL), CVS recommends the use of preferred carriers. If the shipment is given to a preferred carrier in a timely manner, suppliers will not be responsible for missed or late deliveries (NOTE - preferred carrier exemptions do not apply to the STA compliance program). See the Preferred Carrier Lists below. LTL & UTL LTL (NOTE 1) TL (NOTE 2) C.H. Robinson Consolidation Program (Refer to Section B) ABF Freight FedEx Freight Priority and FedEx Freight Economy N&D Transportation New England Motor Freight Preferred Carrier status refers to direct shipping lanes only - click on link to view service area for NEMF Revision 48, updated June 19, AFN LLC CB Transportation (WBENC Certified) CH Robinson J.B. Hunt Koch Logistics Matson Note 1: CVS has a Drop Trailer Program with these LTL preferred carriers. CVS assumes the expenses associated with sorting and segregating for unloading the trailers in this program. Any excess expenses CVS incurs due to noncompliance of this section by the carrier will be charged to the supplier. Note 2: For all prepaid TL shipments, please contact Katie Blanchard at (401) if you need contact or reference information. B. C.H. Robinson Consolidation Program CVS and C.H. Robinson have joined resources to focus on improving efficiency and service levels within the inbound supply chain. This new inbound consolidation program focuses on LTL and UTL (under-utilized TL) shipments with a phased rollout plan through the end of The program is designed to consolidate freight through a network of strategically located consolidation centers while managing the product delivery to CVS Distribution Centers based on common STA dates. The primary focus points of the program also include: Expedited receiving of product within the CVS DC network Improved compliance with CVS on time delivery requirements Full visibility of CVS goods through the transportation supply chain Reduced PO cycle time (Order date to DC receipt date)
12 Using C.H. Robinson qualifies as use of a preferred CVS transportation supplier (CVS assumes the expenses associated with sorting and segregating and supplier is not responsible for on-time delivery exceptions). For information regarding rollout timeline and additional program details, please contact the C.H. Robinson CVS Customer Center at [email protected] or C. Approved LTL Carriers CVS has Drop Trailer Programs with various approved LTL carriers throughout our DC network. CVS assumes the expenses associated with sorting and segregation for unloading the trailers in these programs; however any excess expenses as well noncompliance by the carrier (i.e. missed/late appointment), will be charged to the supplier. For information regarding our approved LTL carriers, contact Mike Grenon at [email protected]. D. Small Package Shipments All packages tendered to small package delivery carriers (UPS, Federal Express, etc) must reference CVS PO Number. Small parcel delivery signatures verify CASE COUNT ONLY. E. Driver s Responsibility Unless otherwise agreed upon, the driver is responsible for unloading product to the specifications stated in this guide. This includes, but is not limited to, count verification, proper sortation by item, carton over-hang, pallet height requirements, and identification by the applicable purchase order. It is the responsibility of the supplier to pay all fees charged by the carrier. Assessorial charges are the responsibility of the supplier. Assessorial charges include but, are not limited to, sort and segregate, inside delivery, detention, storage fees, COD fees, pick-up attempt, lift gate, Saturday delivery, and appointment request. F. General Routing Notes 1. Suppliers are responsible for insuring the carrier selected follows the scheduling requirements (Refer to Section IV Deliveries). 2. CVS requires 24 hours notice whenever a carrier cannot keep a scheduled appointment. The supplier will be assessed a financial penalty whenever their carrier fails to provide the appropriate notification (Refer to Section VII Freight Handling Deductions). Revision 48, updated June 19,
13 IV. Deliveries A. Bill of Lading & Packing List Documentation (Continued on next page) CVS requires a legible bill of lading with each shipment and a packing list with each purchase order. The bill of lading and packing list must include the following information: PLEASE NOTE THAT CVS NO LONGER REQUIRES THE PURCHASE ORDER SHIP TO ARRIVE DATE ON THE BILL OF LADING. Unless you are shipping with a guaranteed delivery date please DO NOT include an arrival date of any kind on the BOL. DOCUMENTATION Revision 48, updated June 19, INCLUDE ON BILL OF LADING INCLUDE ON PACKING LIST SHIP FROM: Complete Name of shipper and address (origin/shipping location, city, state, zip code) X X SHIP TO: Refer to complete Distribution Center address as noted in Attachment I. If shipping to a Store complete name, address and telephone number. X X DATE SHIPPED: X X PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER(S): Include ALL Purchase Order numbers X X PURCHASE ORDER INFORMATION: a. Packages: Quantity & Type (e.g., Cartons) b. Handling Unit: Quantity & Type (e.g., Pallet, etc.) c. Weight Applies to each PO and the entire shipment Note: If density is required to properly describe merchandise, show accurate density. CVS ITEM NUMBER(S): ITEM INFORMATION: Per item number a. Packages: Quantity & Type (Cases and Pieces) b. Case Pack c. Item Description CARRIER NAME: SHIPPING INFORMATION: a. Shipment Cube b. Commodity Description [Reference: National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) tariff] c. NMFC Commodity Class Note: If applicable, include the density and value of product. FREIGHT PAYMENT TERMS: Prepaid or Collect ONLY DO NOT USE: prepaid & add or any such verbiage Continued on next page X X X X X X
14 DOCUMENTATION FREIGHT BILLING INSTRUCTIONS: Collect ONLY The following instructions are to be noted: Send Freight Bills for Payment To: Freight Payment Coordinator Logistics Dept Supply Chain Logistics Support Center CVS/pharmacy MC 5035 One CVS Drive Woonsocket, Rhode Island Note: Every freight bill submitted for payment via paper invoice must have a signed copy of the delivery receipt attached as a proof of delivery. FREIGHT BILLING INSTRUCTIONS: Prepaid ONLY The following instructions are to be noted: SHIPPER RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL ASSESSORIAL FEES. SPECIAL DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS: Indicate any delivery instructions received including the name of the authorizing individual AIR FREIGHT INSTRUCTIONS: Collect ONLY When the supplier is verbally requested to ship via air freight using collect freight terms, the supplier must record the CVS person authorizing air freight, department and the purchase order number. EXCLUSIVE USE/RUSH/EXPEDITED SERVICE: Collect ONLY When an exclusive use, expedited service, or rush shipment is requested, the supplier must obtain and record the CVS individual name, department and the purchase order number. INCLUDE ON BILL OF LADING X X X X X INCLUDE ON PACKING LIST B. Delivery Location All shipments must be delivered to the location specified on the purchase order unless otherwise instructed by the Receiving Department or an authorized written exception. See Attachment I for current CVS Distribution Center locations, addresses, and hours of operation. C. Scheduling (continued on next page) 1. Appointment Requirements: a. CVS Distribution Centers have different hours of operation for receiving product. The carrier/supplier must schedule deliveries within the hours of operation of the CVS Distribution Center specified on the purchase order. CVS Distribution Center current hours of operation appear in Attachment I of this document. Revision 48, updated June 19,
15 b. Some distribution centers require a delivery appointment for every shipment while other distribution centers may allow non-appointed deliveries through the express door. Express Door deliveries will be received on a first come first serve basis. See Attachment I, Distribution Center Information, for distribution center appointment requirements. c. Appointments will not be issued without a valid purchase order. d. Appointment requests should be made based on the purchase order Ship To Arrive date (STA). e. Appointment requests must be submitted via fax or the CVS eappointment scheduling system (see below for access information). f. The appointment REQUESTED DATE (the date in which a Supplier/Carrier is requesting to deliver) must fall within a 3 day business window before or after the STA date. Appointments submitted with a requested delivery date outside of the 3 day business window will be considered non-compliant and may be subject to Supplier Compliance penalties (refer to Section VII Freight Handling Deductions for details). g. Separate delivery appointments must be made for each truckload subject to these requirements. h. Appointment requests must include all purchase orders being delivered on the truck. The Distribution Center has the discretion to refuse the entire truck and/or purchase orders not listed on the appointment request. i. CVS will not be responsible for any costs incurred by the carrier or the supplier resulting from these requirements j. Drivers may request a Check-In/Check-Out confirmation form from the Receiving Clerk. 2. Appointment Requests: a. CVS utilizes a web based scheduling tool to appoint all inbound deliveries. If you do not have an access account please contact Tammy Beauparlant at [email protected] to obtain a setup form. b. Until your access account is completed please utilize the appointment request forms. If you do not have these forms please contact Tammy Beauparlant at [email protected]. c. All appointment requests will be addressed within 24 hours of the request. DO NOT SEND A DUPLICATE REQUEST: If you do not receive a confirmation within 24 hours contact the DC directly. 3. Pharmacy (Rx) Appointments Additional Requirements: a. All Rx deliveries are considered LIVE unloads b. This is a separate Rx address at each Distribution Center with Rx. As a result, an appointment needs to be made for all Rx loads. If one trailer has both Rx and Front Store on it, two appointments are required. (Refer to the DC addresses and hours at Attachment I) Revision 48, updated June 19,
16 V. Packaging A. Carton Labeling Requirements Minimum Carton Markings: 1. Supplier Name 2. Purchase Order Number In lieu of marking each carton with a PO number you may provide the PO number on a pallet label. Pallet labels DO NOT REPLACE CARTON LABELS. If the PO number is not provided on the individual cartons each pallet must contain a pallet label with the CVS PO # If the pallet contains cases from multiple purchase orders: o The cases must be bundled together to clearly separate the purchase orders. o A PO number must be provided on each bundle. o The entire pallet should then be shrink wrapped and each pallet must contain a minimum of one pallet label stating PALLET CONTAINS MULTIPLE POs and each PO number must be listed. o The pallet labels must be secured INSIDE the shrink wrap 3. CVS Item Number 4. Product Description 5. Case Pack 6. Weight 7. Case UPC (refer to section B. for ITEM UPC requirements) Displayed as ITF-14 barcode Private Label merchandise; in lieu of the Case UPC, the Item UPC (Section B) must appear on the outside of each carton displayed as is on the selling unit. 8. Seasonal Case Labeling, as appropriate See Seasonal Case Labeling Table on next page 9. Expiration Date - as applicable Expiration Dates must be in a readable date format (ie. MM/DD/YYYY) Questions about Carton Labeling Requirements should be forwarded to: Sue Lussier [401] [[email protected]] Mike Grenon [401] [[email protected]] B. Item UPC (Universal Product Code) Requirements The item UPC must be indicated on the selling unit and reflect the selling unit established by CVS for use with its Point of Sale (POS) scanners. C. UCC-128 Pallet Label 1. Required for CVS On-boarded UCC-128/ASN Suppliers only 2. Contact John Dzaugis ([email protected]) or Mike Grenon ([email protected]) for separate specifications. Revision 48, updated June 19,
17 D. Seasonal Case Labeling Requirements In addition to the product label; cartons containing seasonal merchandise must contain 4 Seasonal Case Labels. See color and lettering requirements in Seasonal Case Labeling Table on next page. 1. Each label must be the appropriate color with the designated seasonal lettering 2. Labels must be placed on all four sides of carton SEASON (EVENT) SEASONAL CASE LABELING TABLE LETTERING for EVEN numbered years (i.e. 2012) LETTERING for ODD numbered years (i.e. 2011) LABEL COLOR PMS # Valentine VA VA Purple PMS #266 Spring / Lawn & Garden LG SP Green PMS #382 Easter EA EA Green PMS #382 Summer SU SM Blue PMS #2935 Back to School BT BS Orange PMS #021 Fall Décor / Thanksgiving FD TK Brown PMS #463 Halloween HA HA Black PMS Process Black Fall and Winter FW FL No Fill The codes below are all for Christmas Seasonal merchandise. Choose the color that best describes your product type. Toys, Plush, Books and Accessories XC XM Green PMS # 7482 Trim-a-Tree, Animation, Trees XC XM Red PMS #199 Home Décor, Candles, Hanukkah XC XM Blue PMS # 2935 Lights, Outdoor Lighting, Wiring Yellow PMS XC XM Process Yellow Cosmetics, Bath, Skin, Fragrance, Beauty Accessories XC XM Pink PMS #232 Gifts, Apparel, Soft Goods, Pet, PGM XC/GC XM/GX No Fill Electronics, Appliances, Audio-Visual, Batteries XC XM Purple PMS#2597C Christmas Candy XC XM Green PMS # 382 Wrap, Boxes, Bows, Ribbon, Bags XC XM Teal PMS #3115C Boxed Cards XC XM Orange PMS #021 Confirmed by Imports Feb 2014 The PMS # (Pantone Matching System) refers to the unique color that CVS requires for the label. **CVS does not provide case labels. Label sizes are not mandated. Questions about Seasonal Case Labeling Requirements should be forwarded to: Sue Lussier [401] [[email protected]] Mike Grenon [401] [[email protected]] Revision 48, updated June 19,
18 E. Pallet Requirements (See Ennis DC & Vero Beach DC Pallet Requirements below) 1. Suppliers must use 48 X 40 four-way hardwood pallets. 2. The pallet slats/boards must be 5/8 thick. 3. No pallets with broken boards will be accepted. 4. No overhang or loose cases on tap. Extra cases on top layer must be secured with shrink wrap. 5. Pallets must be secured with shrink wrap or tape. Wrapping/tape is to be secured to both the cases and pallet. 6. Corner posts are required on product not shipped in corrugated cartons. 7. The merchandise must be sorted by stock keeping unit (SKU), style and color. 8. If a pallet has multiple SKUs, each SKU must be grouped together on the pallet. 9. CVS does not participate in a Pallet Exchange Program. Ennis DC & Vero Beach DC Pallet Requirements: 1. When shipping to the Ennis DC or the Vero Beach DC, suppliers are required to ship on pallets that have bottom deck boards and are in GOOD condition. 2. Also note that the Ennis DC & Vero Beach DC have zero tolerance for pallet overhang. Failure to follow these important directives may result in the shipment being refused and a financial penalty. Questions about Pallet Requirements should be forwarded to: Sue Lussier [401] [[email protected]] Mike Grenon [401] [[email protected]] F. Ti-Hi Requirements Each distribution center has different Ti-Hi requirements. Please contact the respective distribution centers for Ti-Hi information. See Attachment I for Distribution Center Information. For Collect Freight please be sure to read Cubic Feet Requirements on page 8. G. Floor Loading Floor loaded shipments require the prior approval of the Transportation Department. Transportation Department contacts are Katie Blanchard and Nancy Dansereau. Katie Blanchard may be reached by telephone at (401) or via at [email protected]. Nancy Dansereau may be reached by telephone at (401) or via at [email protected]. Revision 48, updated June 19,
19 H. Item and Case Requirements: The following is a summary of CVS/Caremark, Inc. item and case packaging criteria. A supplier s ability to supply items within these criteria will help ensure safe and successful distribution throughout the CVS supply chain. Adherence to this information is critical to the overall success of the item(s) life cycle. 1. Item Dimension Accuracy: The Supplier is responsible for communicating Item/Case/Pallet configuration changes during the products life at CVS. Item quantities and manufacturers case pack quantities must conform in all respects to the item quantities and case pack quantities specified on the purchase order (multiple items cannot be mixed in a single case). The supplier cannot change item quantity or case pack quantity after the purchase order has been issued. Moreover, CVS may, at its option, refuse to accept delivery if item quantities or case pack quantities do not conform with purchase order requirements. 2. Item Criteria: Items distributed in pieces/eaches or pre-approved inner packs must safely fit into a CVS tote. The standard size of a CVS tote is: 19 L x 13.5 W x 8.5 H Items distributed in pieces/eaches or pre-approved inner packs must be packaged to avoid damage/leakage for tote travel. Items presenting known challenges include: flip top lids, trigger bottles, glass/porcelain and/or excessive weight The supplier is responsible to ensure the items are appropriately packaged to ship in a CVS tote, to include safety seals under caps, proper torque on lids, etc Suppliers must be aware that CVS retail locations receive 96+% of their orders in single selling units. All exterior master case and inner packaging is removed prior to shipping to the store. 3. Inner Pack Criteria: With regards to new items and/or packaging changes on existing items, when the item is distributed in pieces/eaches; CVS accepts no Inner Packs without prior approval from Lisa Tomasetti or Jen DiSumma (contact information is below) When Inner Packs are approved the previously agreed upon style of inner must be used. The inner pack style includes those where the selling unit is readily accessible for piece picking and unit pricing. In all inner pack criteria, when the selling unit is piece/each picked, the selling unit must be immediately accessible once the master case is cut open for order selection. Six sided inner pack styles or styles with product surrounded in plastic, cardboard, or bound together in any way are NOT acceptable. For more details about Inner Pack criteria refer to the CVS Domestic Warehouse New Item Form / Quantity of Children Example tab Revision 48, updated June 19,
20 4. Case Criteria: Maximum Case Dimensions: 28 H x 20 W x 30 L Minimum Case Dimensions: 3 H x 8 Wx 8 L Cases/Displays should be a minimum of 3 pounds and not exceed 50 pounds Exceptions to this criteria should be requested through Lisa Tomasetti or Jen DiSumma (contact information below) Questions about Item and Case Requirements should be forwarded to: Lisa Tomasetti [401] [[email protected]] Jen DiSumma [401] [[email protected]] Revision 48, updated June 19,
21 VI. Backorders/Overages/Shortages/MisShipments/ Damages A. Backorders Suppliers are expected to ship each purchase order complete by the Ship To Arrive date. Failure to ship a purchase order complete may result in a financial penalty from CVS Supplier Compliance Program. 1. If CVS cancels a purchase order and a subsequent delivery is made against the purchase order (back order), CVS reserves the right to accept or reject the delivery. If CVS accepts the backorder on product after the purchase order has been cancelled, a financial penalty may result. If CVS rejects the backorder, CVS will immediately return the backorder to the supplier at the supplier s expense. 2. When an allowance is set-up with a supplier and a backorder occurs, CVS will deduct the full allowance based on the original purchase order and the supplier will be responsible to ship the remaining product at the supplier s expense. B. Overages 1. CVS has the option of accepting or rejecting delivery of overages from suppliers. 2. If CVS rejects the overage at the time of delivery and the carrier will not accept or retain possession of the merchandise, CVS will treat the merchandise as follows: CVS will notify the supplier of such overages within two business days of the rejection and CVS will request written instructions regarding the disposition of such merchandise within two business days. If the supplier does not provide disposition instructions to CVS within two business days, CVS reserves the right to immediately return the merchandise to the supplier at the supplier s expense. 3. CVS will not be responsible for any cost, liability or damage to merchandise in its possession that it has determined is overages regardless of the method used by CVS to store or handle the merchandise. C. Shortages 1. Visible shortages detected by CVS at the time of delivery will be noted on the carrier delivery receipt and will be deducted from the supplier s invoice. 2. Concealed shortages discovered after the carrier has been released will be documented by CVS during the check-in process. CVS will notify the supplier within a reasonable time period after discovering concealed shortages. Concealed shortages will be deducted from the supplier s invoice. Revision 48, updated June 19,
22 D. Mis-Shipments 1. CVS reserves the right to refuse delivery of items that CVS does not carry when detected at the time of delivery. CVS will return the merchandise to the supplier at the supplier s expense and take full credit against the supplier s invoice for mis-shipped items. 2. If the carrier will not accept or retain possession of the merchandise, CVS will treat the merchandise as follows: a. CVS will notify the supplier of the mis-shipment within two business days of the rejection and request that written disposition instructions be provided within two business days. b. If the supplier does not provide written disposition instructions within two business days, CVS will return the merchandise to the supplier at the supplier s expense or dispose of the merchandise in any manner it deems appropriate. 3. Mis-shipments detected by CVS during the detailed check-in process will be treated in the same manner stated in Paragraph D.2 above. 4. CVS will not be responsible for any cost, liability or damage to merchandise in its possession that it has determined as mis-shipped regardless of the method used by CVS to store or handle the merchandise. E. Damages 1. Unless otherwise agreed upon, CVS will refuse to accept delivery of damaged or defective merchandise discovered by CVS at the time of delivery. 2. Damaged or defective goods detected by CVS during its detailed check-in process will be documented on the carrier delivery receipt and/or the packing list. Such damages or defective merchandise will be deducted from the supplier s invoice. CVS will not be obligated to return such damaged or defective merchandise to the supplier. Revision 48, updated June 19,
23 VII. Freight Handling Deductions LOG-NT (Collect Managed), LOG (Logistics) and Supplier Compliance Deductions result when a Carrier or Supplier fails to comply with CVS/pharmacy s routing instructions or freight handling requirements. Be advised that financial penalties will be deducted from the supplier s invoice and appear on the remittance advice. A. LOG-NT Deductions (Example 1 under Requests for Information below) COMPLIANCE ATTRIBUTE Collect, Backhaul and CPU Suppliers DEFINITION Failure to submit shipping information via CVS Transportation TMS system FINANCIAL PENALTIES ADMINISTRATIVE FEE $0 ADDITIONAL FEE 30% penalty off Invoice amount B. Logistics Deductions (Example 2 under Requests for Information below) COMPLIANCE ATTRIBUTE Collect & Prepaid shipments DEFINITION Failure to follow CVS Routing Guide instructions. FINANCIAL PENALTIES ADMINISTRATIVE FEE $100 ADDITIONAL FEE Excess Freight Charges C. Supplier Compliance Deductions (Example 3-5 under Requests for Information) COMPLIANCE ATTRIBUTE DEFINITION FINANCIAL PENALTIES ADMIN FEE PENALTY Missed Appointment** Failure to arrive for scheduled appointment &/or failure to cancel/reschedule more than 24hrs prior to delivery date (does not include weekends & holidays) $100 $150 Effective 6/1/2014 $175 Late for Appointment** Failure to arrive within 1hr of scheduled appt. $100 $150 Effective 6/1/2014 $175 Bill of Lading Missing or Inaccurate Bill of Lading $100 $0 Packing List Missing or inaccurate Packing List $100 $0 PO Ship to Arrive (STA) Date Failure*** Failure to maintain a compliance level of 92% or greater against front store replenish POs (see PO STA Program details and examples on following pages) (Continued on Next Page) Revision 48, updated June 19, $0 Monthly/variable $250 increments Max of $1,500 Effective 6/1/2014 Max of $2,000
24 COMPLIANCE ATTRIBUTE DEFINITION FINANCIAL PENALTIES ADMIN FEE PENALTY PO Ship to Arrive (STA) Date Failure*** (HAWAII) Effective 1/1/2014 Failure to maintain a compliance level of 92% or greater against seasonal and promotional POs with Hawaii as the final destination (see PO STA Program details and examples on following pages) $0 Monthly/variable $250 increments Max of $1,500 Effective 6/1/2014 Max of $2,000 **Preferred carrier exemptions will apply only if the correct carrier name is noted in the CVS Web Scheduling tool. ***Preferred carrier exemptions apply to missed and late penalties only. D. UCC128/Advance Shipping Notice (ASN) Compliance Deductions (effective 7/1/14) a. IMPORTANT Program is ONLY applicable for CVS On-Boarded ASN Vendors. On- Boarded ASN Vendors are notified via formal communication post successful on-boarding procedures and testing. b. Program requirements and deduction information is available by contacting Michael Grenon at [email protected]. E. Requests for Information: a. Requests are handled in the order in which they are received. b. If you are following up on a previously sent request please note 2 nd request in the subject line to avoid further delays. c. Supporting documentation may not be available for requests received 12 months or greater from the exception check date. d. When requesting information, provide the entire deduction invoice as it appears on the remittance advice (see examples below) or provide the check number. 1. Example 1 LOG-NT Managed Deductions; collect suppliers who are not submitting their LTL shipping information via the CVS Transportation TMS system a. General questions, requests for supporting documentation, and disputes should be forwarded to [email protected] GENERAL QUESTIONS AND REQUESTS FOR SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR THE FOLLOWING DEDUCTIONS SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO [email protected] (refer to section G for instructions on submitting disputes) 2. Example 2 - LOG Logistics Deductions, discrepancies related to freight handling charges 3. Example 3 - BESS PL or BL incurred when the Packing List or Bill of Lading are missing or incorrect. Revision 48, updated June 19,
25 a. Paperwork is written up at time of receipt and filed at the distribution centers (DCs). b. Your request for supporting documents will be forwarded to the applicable DC personnel via ; you will be included on the . c. Paperwork will be forwarded to you via fax or 4. Example 4 - BESS MISSED or LATE associated with carrier compliance in relationship to approved delivery appointments a. Supporting documentation for missed and late penalties is now available on the CVS Compliance portal. b. If you have an account, please DO NOT submit requests for support to the logistics deductions account c. If you do not have an account please contact either: o Sue Lussier [[email protected]] o Mike Grenon [[email protected]] 5. Example 5 - STA APRIL incurred monthly, relates to the purchase order ship to arrive date (STA) and the carrier s requested delivery date (refer to Section H) a. Supporting documentation is provided via (monthly scorecard) b. If you are not receiving the monthly reports please contact [email protected] F. Appointment Times: Appointment date and times utilized to calculate supplier compliance deductions are systemically generated within the CVS web based scheduling tool. This appointment data is considered complete and final. Date and times include, but not limited to: i. Status Code (submitted, approved, refused/canceled) ii. Transaction Date/Time iii. Requested Time iv. Appointment Time v. Check-In and Check-Out Times G. Supplier Disputes: All disputes should be forwarded to the Logistics Compliance Team via at [email protected] Disputes are handled in the order in which they are received. If you are following up on a previously sent dispute please note 2 nd request in the subject line to avoid further delays. Please reference the deduction invoice as it appears on the check remittance (see examples on previous page). Include only one deduction invoice per dispute . Disputes will not be reviewed for deduction invoices posted to checks dating back 6 months or greater from the date of the first correspondence sent to [email protected] Dispute research will be conducted on an individual basis and CVS reserves the right to deny reversal requests based on the information provided by all parties. Revision 48, updated June 19,
26 The following information is required to initiate dispute resolutions. Please refer to Attachment II for a helpful checklist to ensure all necessary information is provided. CVS reserves the right to deny reversal requests not including all necessary information. 1. Deductions beginning with LOG: a. An explanation to support the dispute. Include as many details as possible. b. Supporting documentation (ie. copies of BOLs, Delivery Receipts, correspondence from supporting parties, etc). 2. Deductions ending in PL or BL: a. An explanation to support the dispute. Include as many details as possible. b. Include the paperwork forwarded by the CVS DC 3. Deductions ending in MISSED: Note 1: Applies to both live unload and dropped trailers Note 2: PO cancellations on behalf of CVS; if you have arranged for pick and your carrier has secured an appointment with our distribution center it is the shipper s responsibility to ensure the appointment is canceled (24hrs or more prior to the appt date/time) Note 3: Suppliers and Carriers are responsible for penalties due to traffic delays, mechanical breakdowns, late rail issues, capacity issues, carrier rescheduling mix-ups, or similar occurrences. CVS understands these events may be out of the carriers control; however MISSED penalties due to such occurrences are not subject to deduction reversal. Please understand such occurrences cause hardships for CVS DCs with respect to receiving inefficiencies and increased costs; it is important to notify the DC as soon as possible if situations of this nature occur. a. An explanation to support the dispute. Include as many details as possible. b. A copy of the appointment details taken from the CVS Compliance Portal c. Supporting documentation (ie. copies of BOLs, Delivery Receipts, correspondence from supporting parties, etc). d. The Load/Routing Number if the appointment was a CVS managed load (collect). 4. Deductions ending in LATE: Note 1: Applies to both live unload and dropped trailers Note 2: Compliance is determined based on when the driver turns over the shipping documents to the CVS receiving personnel and is not related to when the driver arrives at the gate of the facility. Note 3: A copy of Check In/Check Out times are available at time of delivery. Your carriers should be instructed to have their drivers request a copy of their Check In/Check Out times prior to departing. Documentation should be filed for future reference. Note 4: Suppliers and Carriers are responsible for penalties due to traffic delays, mechanical breakdowns, late rail issues, capacity issues, carrier rescheduling mix-ups, or similar occurrences. CVS understands these events may be out of the carriers control; however LATE penalties due to such occurrences are not subject to deduction reversal. Please understand such occurrences cause hardships for CVS DCs with respect to receiving inefficiencies and increased costs; it is important to notify the DC as soon as possible if situations of this nature occur. Revision 48, updated June 19,
27 a. An explanation to support the dispute. Include as many details as possible. b. A copy of the appointment details taken from the CVS Compliance Portal c. A copy of the driver s Check In/Check Out document (refer to Note 3). d. Supporting documentation (ie. copies of BOLs, Delivery Receipts, correspondence from supporting parties, etc). e. The Load/Routing Number if the appointment was a CVS managed load (collect). 5. Deductions beginning with STA: Note 1: Preferred carrier exemptions do not apply to the STA Compliance Program Note 2: Compliance is based solely on the request date entered into the web scheduling system (noted as the Requested Time) and is not related to the Appointment Time or physical receipt. Note 3: The STA Compliance Program is in no way related to Missed and Late penalties. Note 4: In reference to Back Orders and STA Date Changes; please be aware that approval to ship back ordered items or to change PO STA dates is not an automatic exemption for noncompliant purchase orders within the STA Compliance program. Exemptions are granted for extraordinary circumstances outside of the suppliers control. True exemptions must be submitted in writing from the CVS DC Planner (the person who creates the orders) or the CVS Category Manager (the buyer). Please ensure that the written exemption identifies the CVS item numbers(s) and corresponding purchase orders. a. An explanation to support the dispute. Include as many details as possible. b. A copy of the monthly STA report in dispute c. A copy of the BOL for each disputed PO d. A copy of the appointment details taken from the CVS Compliance Portal for each disputed PO e. The Load/Routing Number if the appointment was a CVS managed load (collect). Note 5: Collect Freight (LTL, Partial, Truckload); in order to route shipments efficiently the shipping information must be submitted to CVS at least 72hrs prior to the STA Date. It is the shipper s responsibility to calculate sufficient transit time and enter the available pickup date accordingly. H. PO Ship to Arrive (STA) Program: STA Program Details: a. Suppliers are required to maintain the compliance level indicated on previous page. vi. A compliant PO has a Requested Delivery Appointment that falls within a plus (+) or minus ( ) 3 day business window from the STA date vii. Rx POs are not included in the program. (Effective 4/1/14, Promotional and Seasonal POs are included) b. Compliance charges will be assessed based on the level of compliance and the number of affected POs i. Suppliers with less than 100 affected POs within a month will be assessed charges at a rate of $250 per exception with a maximum monthly charge of Revision 48, updated June 19,
28 $1, Example A: Supplier X had 20 affected purchase orders for the month with 3 purchase orders that were not compliant. This Supplier would receive a monthly charge of $ Example B: Supplier Y had 30 affected purchase orders for the month with 7 purchase orders that were not compliant. This Supplier would receive a monthly charge of $1,500 having hit the $1,500 cap amount. ii. Suppliers with 100 or more affected POs within a month will be assessed charges at a rate of $250 per percentage variation from the required threshold (rounded down) with a maximum charge of $1, Example A: Supplier X had 120 affected purchase orders for the month with 14 purchase orders that were not compliant calculating to an 88.3% rating. The deviation between 88.3% and 92% is 3.7 percentage points which is rounded down to 3 so this Supplier would receive a monthly charge of $ Example B: Supplier Y had 150 affected purchase orders for the month with 26 purchase orders that were not compliant calculating to an 82.7% rating. The deviation between 82.7% and 92% is 9.3 percentage points which is rounded down to 9 so this Supplier would receive a monthly charge of $1,500 having hit the $1,500 cap amount. c. CVS will waive the monthly charge one time per calendar year for Suppliers who fall below the required compliance threshold. d. Charges will be assessed the first week of every month and will be based on data collected against affected POs requested within the prior month. e. Preferred carrier exemptions DO NOT apply to the STA compliance program. REFER TO NEXT PAGE FOR EXAMPLE Revision 48, updated June 19,
29 STA Program Example: a. A compliant PO has a Requested Delivery Appointment that falls within a 7 day compliance window (no more than 3 business days BEFORE the STA date / no more than 3 business days AFTER the STA date). i. Compliant Example: PO STA date is January 6 th. Carrier / Supplier enters CVS online appointing application and creates an appointment with a Requested Delivery Appointment of Monday, January 9 th at 9:00AM. The CVS DC grants an appointment for Thursday, January 12 th at 7:00AM. STA Date Requested Date Appt Date is not considered in determining compliance Mon Jan 2 Tue Jan 3 Wed Jan 4 Thu Jan 5 Fri Jan 6 Sat Jan 7 Sun Jan 8 Mon Jan 9 Tue Jan 10 Wed Jan 11 Thu Jan 12 Out of Compliance Acceptable Compliance Window 3 days before the STA Date (Friday Jan 6 th ) to 3 days after the STA DO NOT COUNT WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS Out of Compliance ii. Non-Compliant Example: PO STA date is January 9 th. Carrier / Supplier enters CVS online appointing application and creates an appointment with a Requested Delivery Appointment of Tuesday, January 3 rd at 1:00PM. The CVS DC grants an appointment for Monday Jan 3 rd at 1:00PM. Requested & Appointment Date STA Date Mon Jan 2 Tue Jan 3 Wed Jan 4 Thu Jan 5 Fri Jan 6 Sat Jan 7 Sun Jan 8 Mon Jan 9 Tue Jan 10 Wed Jan 11 Thu Jan 12 Out of Compliance Acceptable Compliance Window 3 days before the STA Date (Monday Jan 9 th ) to 3 days after the STA DO NOT COUNT WEEKEND AND HOLDIAYS Revision 48, updated June 19,
30 IX. International Shipments Contact CVS Import Department by telephone at (401) or (401) for guidance and direction on international shipments. Please use the following link to access the Import Guide: information Revision 48, updated June 19,
31 Attachment I Distribution Center Information NOTE: For applicable Distribution Codes and DEA numbers, please refer to the Distribution Center ID Table at Front Store/Bulk/Store Supply Facilities: DISTRIBUTION CENTER ADDRESS/PHONE NUMBERS Beech Island, SC see North Augusta, SC Bessemer, AL CVS 2600 Morgan Road Bessemer, AL Phone - (205) Fax - (205) CONTACT PERSON EXTENSION Evonne Aaron [email protected] (205) RECEIVING HOURS 8:00 am 1:00 pm 8:00 am 3:00 pm Effective 4/7/14 9:00 am 3:00 pm APPOINTMENT REQUIREMENTS 250 cases or more requires delivery appointment. less than 250 cases Chemung, NY CVS - OTC 1 CVS Drive Waverly, NY Phone - (607) Fax - (607) Receiving Office ext :00 am 3:30 pm (1:30 last appointment) NO EXPRESS DOOR Delivery Appointment Required NOTE - Cigs are received in RX Conroe, TX CVS Main Building & OTC 100 South Trade Center Pkwy Conroe, TX Phone - (936) Fax - (936) Conroe, TX CVS Bulk Building 301 South Trade Center Pkwy Conroe, TX Phone - (936) Fax - (936) Tee Ramil [email protected] (936) Paula Kizzie [email protected] (936) Tee Ramil [email protected] (936) Paula Kizzie [email protected] (936) :00 am - 2:30 pm M-F 6:30 am -1:30 pm M-F Delivery Appt. Required for shipments of more than 100 cases. less than 100 cases / will be unloaded at the next available dock door. 6:00 am - 12:00 pm M-F Delivery Appt. Required for shipments of more than 100 cases. less than 100 cases / will be unloaded at the next available dock door. Ennis, TX CVS and Cigarettes 700 CVS Drive Ennis, TX Charika Russell [email protected] (214) :00 am - 2:00 pm CST 3:30 pm - 11:30 pm CST Delivery Appointment Required Phone - (214) Fax - (401) Revision 48, updated June 19,
32 DISTRIBUTION CENTER ADDRESS/PHONE NUMBERS Fredericksburg, VA CVS 500 Lansdowne Road Fredericksburg, VA Phone - (540) Fax (540) Fredericksburg, VA CVS Bulk Storage Building 501 Lansdowne Road Fredericksburg, VA CONTACT PERSON EXTENSION Marie Wilson [email protected] (540) Marie Wilson [email protected] (540) RECEIVING HOURS 6:00 am - 12:30 pm 6:00 am - 1:30 pm 6:00 am - 12:30 pm NO EXPRESS DOOR APPOINTMENT REQUIREMENTS 250 cases or more requires delivery appointment. must call for approval Less than 250 cases and no more than 4 different items. Delivery Appointment Required Phone - (540) Fax - (540) Hainesport, NJ CVS - Cosmetics 8 Berry Drive Hainesport, NJ Phone - (609) Fax - (609) Kim Lawrence [email protected] ext Deb Gilbert [email protected] ext :00 am - 4:00 pm 8:00 am - 3:00 pm 250 cases or more requires delivery appointment. Less than 250 cases Indianapolis, IN CVS - Front Store 2800 Enterprise Street Indianapolis, IN Phone - (317) Fax - (317) Indianapolis, IN CVS Mt. Comfort 6887 West 350 North Greenfield, IN st contact - Sherry Washington [email protected] Ext 3510 Jeff Hoover Jeffrey [email protected] ext st contact Sherry Washington [email protected] ext st Shift 6:00 am - 2:00 pm 2 nd Shift 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm NO EXPRESS DOOR 6:00 am - 2:00 pm NO EXPRESS DOOR Delivery Appointment Required. Phone - (317) Fax - (317) Kapolei, HI CVS 1025 Opakapaka St. Kapolei, HI Phone - (808) Fax (808) Knoxville, TN CVS Front Store & Cigarettes Parkside Drive Knoxville, TN Phone - (865) Fax - (865) Wil Haney [email protected] Linda Smallen [email protected] ext Mark Trombley [email protected] ext :00 am - 12:00 pm M-F Appointment required for shipments exceeding 2 pallets. 6:00 am - 2:00 pm NO EXPRESS DOOR Accepted Trailers: 24, 45, 48 and 53, NO Flatbed Trailers Appointment required for all deliveries. Revision 48, updated June 19,
33 DISTRIBUTION CENTER ADDRESS/PHONE NUMBERS La Habra, CA CVS - General Merchandise 777 South Harbor Blvd. La Habra, CA Phone - (714) Receiving Office ext Fax - (714) NOTE - Cigs are received in RX CONTACT PERSON EXTENSION Contacts: Carmen Jimenez [email protected] Vera Owens [email protected] (714) Alternate Contact: Vicki Sloot [email protected] (714) ext RECEIVING HOURS Main Dock 5:30 am 1:00 pm 6:30 pm - 1:00 am Express Door 6:00 am - 11:00 am APPOINTMENT REQUIREMENTS Appointment required for all deliveries into La Habra DC Main Dock 200 cases or more Less than 200 cases La Habra, CA CVS Seasonal & Promotional 1111 South Harbor Blvd. La Habra, CA Phone - (714) Receiving Office (714) Fax - (714) Contacts: Carmen Jimenez [email protected] Vera Owens [email protected] (714) Main Dock 5:30 am 1:00 pm 6:30 pm - 1:00 am Express Door 5:00 am - 11:00 am Appointment required for all deliveries into La Habra DC Main Dock 200 cases or more Express Door Less than 200 cases. Loudon, TN (Front Store) CVS 3400 Huntington Park Dr. Loudon, TN Phone - (865) Fax - (865) st contact Linda Smallen [email protected] (865) ext Doug Hill / Grant Sewell [email protected] [email protected] (865) ext :00 am - 3:30 pm NO EXPRESS DOOR Appointment required for all deliveries into Loudon, DC. Lumberton, NJ (OTC & Cigarettes) CVS 1 Berry Drive Lumberton, NJ Phone - (609) Fax - (609) Kim Lawrence [email protected] ext Deb Gilbert [email protected] ext :00 am - 8:30 pm 7:00 am - 2:00 pm 250 cases or more requires delivery appointment. less than 250 cases representing 10 items or less / 6 pallets or less Murfreesboro, TN Store Fixtures 606 Butler Street Murfreesboro, TN Phone - (615) North Augusta, SC CVS 111 Revco Road Beech Island, SC Phone (888) Fax - (401) st contact Misy Barnett (615) Trisha Hill (615) Vera Robinson [email protected] Ext :00 am - 2:30 pm NO EXPRESS DOOR 7:00 am - 3:30 pm Express Doors: 7:00 am - 1:00 pm M-F Delivery appointment required. Call for delivery appointment. 250 cases or more requires a delivery appointment. Less than 250 cases & no more than 3 pallets Revision 48, updated June 19,
34 DISTRIBUTION CENTER ADDRESS/PHONE NUMBERS North Smithfield, RI CVS - Warehouse #1 150 Industrial Drive North Smithfield, RI Phone - (401) Fax - (401) CONTACT PERSON EXTENSION Carl Gravel [email protected] (401) Lorraine Languirand [email protected] (401) RECEIVING HOURS 3 Shifts 7:00am 12:00pm 3:00pm 8:00pm 1:00am 3:00am 7:00 am - 2:00 pm APPOINTMENT REQUIREMENTS 250 cases or more requires delivery appointment. Less than 250 cases & no more than 6 pallets Novi, MI CVS Genmar Drive Novi, MI Phone (248) Fax - (248) Laurie Beth Gruich [email protected] x John Budner [email protected] (248) :00 am - 11:30 am 7:00 am - 12:00 pm Appointment required for all deliveries (including Express Door). Andrea DiLorenzo [email protected] x Ontario, CA CVS 1060 N. Wineville Ave Ontario, CA Phone - (909) NO RETAIL RECEIVINGS Vicki Sloot [email protected] (714) ext :30 am 9:30 am No Express Door Orlando, FL CVS 8525 Exchange Drive Orlando, FL Phone - (407) Fax - (407) Virginia Waggoner [email protected] (407) Bianca Acevedo [email protected] x Bettye Figgins [email protected] x :30 am - 3:30 pm M-Th 6:30 am - 10:30 am F 6:30 am - 2:00 pm M-Th 6:30 am - 9:00 am F Less than 100 cases Patterson, CA CVS 2400 Keystone Pacific Pkwy Patterson, CA Phone - (209) Fax - (401) Jeremiah Saleapaga [email protected] (209) Tonie Aguilera [email protected] (209) :00 am 1:00 pm 6:00 am 1:00 pm (M-F) 250 cases or more requires delivery appointment. less than 250 cases & 6 pallets or less Phoenix, AZ (Beverages) 125 S. 67th Ave. Bldg 1 Phoenix, AZ Phone - (623) Fax - (623) Cynthia Felix ext :00 am - 1:00 pm 6:00 am - 12:00 pm Delivery appointment required for delivery of more than 250 cases. less than 250 cases Revision 48, updated June 19,
35 DISTRIBUTION CENTER ADDRESS/PHONE NUMBERS Somerset, PA CVS 322 Revco Road Somerset, PA Phone - (814) Fax - (814) CONTACT PERSON EXTENSION Denver Snyder [email protected] ext Bob Christner [email protected] ext RECEIVING HOURS 6:00 am - 8:30 pm NO EXPRESS DOOR APPOINTMENT REQUIREMENTS Appointment required for all deliveries. Seth Williams [email protected] ext Twinsburg, OH Business Integration Center 1940 Enterprise Parkway Twinsburg, OH Phone - (330) Fax - (330) Vero Beach, FL OTC CVS th Ave Vero Beach, FL Dale Petruno (330) Jennifer Ayers (330) Yaritza Maysonet (1 st Shift Scheduler) [email protected] Heather Deas (2 nd Shift) [email protected] 8 :00 am - 3:30 pm M-F NO EXPRESS DOOR 7:00 am - 11:00 pm NO EXPRESS DOOR No delivery appointment required All deliveries require an appointment. Phone - (772) Fax - (401) Waverly, NY see Chemung, NY Woonsocket, RI CVS 400 Founders Drive Woonsocket, RI Phone - (401) Fax - (401) Woonsocket, RI CVS Print Department 50 Fortin Drive Woonsocket, RI Phone - (401) Fax - (401) Store Supplies 221 Founders Drive Woonsocket, RI Phone - (401) Fax - (401) Carl Gravel [email protected] (401) Lorraine Languirand [email protected] (401) Mike Cote [email protected] (401) Receiving Office (401) Gary Capparella [email protected] (401) for anything other than appt. scheduling 5:00am 12:30pm 7:00 am - 2:00 pm 250 cases or more requires delivery appointment. less than 250 cases & 6 pallets or less 8:00 am - 4:00 pm All deliveries require an appointment 8:00 am - 1:30pm All deliveries require an appointment. CALL for an appt. DO NOT send a fax. Pharmacy (Rx) locations listed on next page Revision 48, updated June 19,
36 Pharmacy (Rx) Facilities: DISTRIBUTION CENTER ADDRESS/PHONE NUMBERS Chemung, NY CVS - Rx & Cigarettes 150 White Wagon Rd Chemung, NY CONTACT PERSON EXTENSION Lisa Green [email protected] (607) RECEIVING HOURS 7:00 am 3:30 pm NO EXPRESS DOOR APPOINTMENT REQUIREMENTS Delivery Appointment Required Phone - (607) Fax - (607) Conroe, TX CVS - Rx 225 Harpers Landing Blvd. Conroe, TX Phone - (936) Fax - (936) Tee Ramil [email protected] (936) Paula Kizzie [email protected] (936) :00 am - 2:30 pm M-F 6:30 am -1:30 pm M-F Delivery Appt. Required for shipments of more than 100 cases. less than 100 cases / will be unloaded at the next available dock door. Ennis, TX CVS - Rx 800 CVS Drive Ennis, TX Phone - (214) Fax - (401) Charika Russell [email protected] (214) :00 am - 2:30 pm CST 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm CST NO EXPRESS DOOR (effective 2/24/14) Delivery Appointment Required Indianapolis, IN CVS - Rx 7590 Empire Drive Doors Indianapolis, IN Phone - (317) Fax - (317) Patty Paul [email protected] ext 3055 Gary Lamberth [email protected] ext :00 am - 2:00 pm NO EXPRESS DOOR Delivery Appointment Required. Knoxville, TN CVS - Rx Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN Phone - (865) Fax - (865) Pat Jessie [email protected] ext :00 am - 2:30 pm NO EXPRESS DOOR Appointment required for all deliveries except small package deliveries made by UPS, Federal Express, Airborne, etc. Drivers must enter through the Parkside Drive Entrance. Revision 48, updated June 19,
37 DISTRIBUTION CENTER ADDRESS/PHONE NUMBERS La Habra, CA CVS - Rx & Cigs 777 South Harbor Blvd. Suite D-152 La Habra, CA Phone - (714) Receiving Office ext Fax - (714) CONTACT PERSON EXTENSION Primary Rx Contact: Genet Habte [email protected] (714) ext Alternate Rx Contact: Vicky Sloot [email protected] (714) ext RECEIVING HOURS Main Dock 5:30 am 1:00 pm 6:30 pm - 1:00 am Express Door 6:00 am - 11:00 am APPOINTMENT REQUIREMENTS Appointment required for all deliveries into La Habra DC Main Dock 200 cases or more Less than 200 cases Lumberton, NJ CVS - Rx 3 Berry Drive Lumberton, NJ Phone - (609) Fax - (609) North Smithfield, RI CVS - Rx Warehouse #2 150 Industrial Drive North Smithfield, RI Phone - (401) Fax - (401) Kim Lawrence [email protected] ext Deb Gilbert [email protected] ext Carl Gravel [email protected] (401) Lorraine Languirand [email protected] (401) :00 am - 3:00 pm 7:00 am - 2:00 pm 3 Shifts 7:00am 12:00pm 3:00pm 8:00pm 1:00am 3:00am 7:00 am - 2:00 pm 250 cases or more requires delivery appointment. less than 250 cases representing 10 items or less / 6 pallets or less 250 cases or more requires delivery appointment. Less than 250 cases & no more than 6 pallets Orlando, FL CVS - Rx 8201 Chancellor Drive Orlando, FL Phone - (407) Fax - (407) Virginia Waggoner [email protected] (407) Bianca Acevedo [email protected] x Bettye Figgins [email protected] x :30 am - 3:00 pm M-Th 6:30 am - 10:00 am F 6:30 am - 2:00 pm M-Th 6:30 am - 9:00 am F Less than 100 cases Patterson, CA CVS - Rx 2400 Keystone Pacific Pkwy Suite B. Patterson, CA Phone - (209) Fax - (401) Jeremiah Saleapaga [email protected] (209) Tonie Aguilera [email protected] (209) :00 am 1:00 pm (M-F) 6:00 am 1:00 pm (M-F) 250 cases or more requires delivery appointment. less than 250 cases & 6 pallets or less Vero Beach, FL CVS - Rx th Ave Vero Beach, FL Yaritza Maysonet (1 st Shift Scheduler) [email protected] 7:00 am 2:30 pm NO EXPRESS DOOR All deliveries require an appointment. Phone - (772) Fax - (401) Revision 48, updated June 19,
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