Packaging & Labeling

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This section is divided into the following subsections

6.1 Overview    6.2 Shipping Containers & Pallets    6.3 International Shipment    6.4 Labeling

6.1
Overview
Required Packaging

Each Supplier must adequately plan for packaging designed to eliminate shipping damage. Suppliers will provide expendable packaging, where appropriate, that provides for maximum density and protection from any damage that may occur. Packaging, labeling, and shipping materials must comply with the requirements of common carriers, in a manner to secure the lowest transportation costs. Great Dane encourages Supplier-initiated packaging improvements that have been validated by industry-standard shipping tests (i.e., drop, vibration, crush….)

Legality/Safety

Expendable materials and packaging must be legal and safe for standard, industry disposal and/or recycling. 

Contamination

Packaging must protect the components from contamination, including fibers from the packaging materials. 

6.2
Shipping Containers & Pallets
Required Pallets

All material must be palletized on four-way pallets to permit handling with lift trucks when sufficient parts are shipped. One full layer of cartons on a pallet is sufficient volume to require that parts be palletized.

X Pallet overhang is NOT allowed. 

Securing Pallets

All shipping containers must be secured to pallets. Great Dane requests that pallets be strapped by at least two bands lengthwise and two bands widthwise and by stretch or shrink film where applicable. Polyester and nylon strapping are recommended.

Container Contents

Only one part number, one color, and one Supplier lot is to be packaged in a container. Whenever possible, only one part number, one color, and one Supplier lot will be contained on a pallet. 

6.3
INTERNATIONAL Shipment Requirements
Required Handling

Special requirements for international shipments exist. These requirements will be forwarded by Great Dane Purchasing when Purchase Orders are placed. In case of doubt, contact your local Great Dane Purchasing Agent. 

6.4
Labeling
Required Information

Each package must contain the following information:

  • Great Dane Part Number
  • Great Dane Purchase Order Number
  • Quantity
  • Supplier’s Name
  • Manufacturing Facility (if Supplier has more than one facility)
  • Lot identification 
Bar Code Requirements

Suppliers are required to adhere to Great Dane Bar code requirements. The Supplier must contact the Great Dane Purchasing Manager for the latest Great Dane Bar Code Specification when quoting new product.