Produce Pallet/Crate/Carton SSCC Guidelines May 2015 Version 3.7
Table of Contents Pallet Label Requirements Page 3 Pallet Label Setup Page 4 GTIN/TUN s Page 5 Pallet Label Examples Page 6 Incorrect Label Examples Page 7 Crate/Pallet Labels (Picket format) Page 8 Crate/Pallet Labels (Ladder format) Page 9 Barcode definitions/guidelines Page 10 Barcode/Label description definitions Page 11 Crate Label Example Page 12 Crate Label Dimensions Page 13 Crate Label Printing Page 14 Other Information Page 15 2
Pallet Label Requirements EACH LABEL NEEDS TO BE: 1.In human readable form with barcodes 2.Industry standard: GS1 3.Applied to right side of pallet, approx. knee-high on both forklift sides 4.Applied straight, not covered by shrink-wrap, not crumpled 5.For CHEP crates slip label with backing paper left behind the clips. PLEASE DO NOT STICK THE LABEL DIRECTLY ONTO THE CRATE EACH LABEL MUST CONTAIN THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: 1.Serial Shipping Container Code (SSCC is unique code for each pallet and 1 should beapplied on each fork entry side) and barcode 2.Number of boxes/crates on pallet 3.Pack-date (human readable only) 4.GTIN/TUN 5. There is opportunity for the vendor to encode more information for traceability purposes like grower identification if space permits (Human Readable) 6.Best before date for Pre-pack products and production date on loose produce 3
Setting up pallet label requirements New Vendors / Products Contact GS1-Australia (www.gs1au.org or National Number 1300 366 033) 1.Become a member of GS1 for access to SSCC numbering 2.Get your number range for SSCC s and National Traded Unit Numbers 3.Get list of software/printer providers who can help with implementation 2.Select software/printer provider 4.Woolworths will provide appropriate GTIN s on each purchase order. This will be different for each OM per item. Note: GS1 Australia will manage the National GTIN number 5.Have a sample pallet label certified by GS1 and send verification to the appropriate Category Manager by e-mail 6.The Category Manager will verify the human readable portion of the label to ensure it contains adequate information Note: New Vendors must supply a pallet label in order to receive a verification report. For any further information please contact your Category Manager. 4
GTIN/TUN As per page 2 you were advised that GS1 Australia will manage the National Traded Unit Numbers, Woolworths use a different GTIN number for each Order Multiple (OM) for each product. NOTE: If the product has changed due Carton size, Description or weight the GTIN must be changed, and the category manager be informed to update records in our system, this must also be reflected on the pallet SSCC label to match the purchase order. 5
Pallet Label Example (Not to scale) Barcodes must include: Pre Packs/Packaged goods must include a Best Before/Use by on labels. Application Identifier(15) Loose produce must include the packed on date. Application Identifier(13) Incorrect width and height Or Insert here Noticeable print head failure No Print head failure Barcode numbers match the readable data Correct height and Width Contains packed on or BBD on barcode Number is unique to each pallet Tip: Printing a black strip at the bottom of the label makes it easy to identify if you have a bad print head Print head failure (Lines interfering with barcodes) Glossy surfaces Faded Incorrect Width and Height Behind pallet wrap Rippled label 6
7 Examples of Incorrect Pallet labels
Crate & Carton Label (Picket Style) Loose and Pre-Packed products (Not to scale) Label for bulk LOOSE items: Include in human readable Packed on date. Label for bulk PRE-PACKED items: Include in human readable Best Before / Use By date. 8
Crate & Carton Label (Ladder Style) Loose and Pre-Packed products (Not to scale) Label for bulk LOOSE items: Include in human readable Packed on date. Label for bulk PRE-PACKED items: Include in human readable Best Before / Use By date. 9
Crate & Carton Label Definitions for Barcode & Label description fields GS1 Barcode Barcode: EAN 13 symbology Magnification: 80% for min. size. (30 x 18mm) 13 Digits EAN number will be supplied by Woolworths. 10
Crate & Carton Label Definitions for Barcode & Label description fields PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Item description, from PO, of crate contents. Eg POTATO SWEET GOLD REF.NUM and OM From PO, Item number and Order Multiple. Eg 133211-x16KG PRODUCT of COUNTRY Origin country of contained product. Eg Product of New Zealand Best Before / Use By For pre-packed items this field to match information present on packs within crate. Eg Best Before 01-JAN-2013 VENDOR NAME From PO, The name of vendor who delivered this crate to Woolworths / Safeway DC. VENDOR ADDRESS LINE1 Street Details. Eg 47 Lima Cres. VENDOR ADDRESS LINE2 Suburb, Pcode, State. Eg Windsor 2755 NSW GROWER/PACKER NAME If vendor did not pack or grow product supply this information. GR / PK ADDRESS LINE1 Grower or packer street details. Eg 33 Peach Street. GR / PK ADDRESS LINE2 Grower or packer Suburb, Pcode, State Packed on: DAY-MTH-YEAR For loose product display the date of pack for this product. Eg Packed on: 25-JAN-2013 Production Batch ## For processed produce manufacturer may include their in-house number for traceability. 11
Crate & Carton Label Sample WOW requirement is labels into both short ends of the crate, (3 prongs). However where this is not practical use one label on the exposed short end. Do not stick labels to crates use crate prongs only to attach! Do not use any equipment that damages or breaks prongs when inserting labels. Paper quality must be thick enough so the label does not curl excessively or slip from prongs. You may also use cardboard tags as an alternative solution. All of the requirements for the crate label are to be used for all products in cartons as well. 12
13 Crate & Carton Label Dimensions Not to scale
14 Crate & Carton Label Printing Picket Style
Crate & Carton Label Other Information EANs FOR LOOSE & PRE-PACKED PRODUCTS: All EANs for loose product will be supplied by Woolworths. EANs for pre-packed product will also be supplied by Woolworths. Note: The barcode (EAN13) that is now attached to the new Crate / Carton label is a Woolworths internal number for the purpose of being used at store level. The Barcode (EAN13) only reflects the retail trade unit. The barcode cannot be used for Traceability/ Vendor Information / Crate Information New products: Obtain correct EAN from Woolworths. Send a sample label to the appropriate Category Manager who will verify the details on the label and confirm acceptable to use. For any further information on EANs please contact the relevant product Category Manager. Investigate application solutions: Most existing thermal label printer / software combinations used for pallet labels will meet our new crate label requirements. Should you require new hardware or software; Search the internet for terms like Label Printers, Label Software will reveal a wide variety of hardware and software options. 15