VCP 7.2.1.155 Littlewoods Requirements Revision #: 01

VCP 7.2.1.155 Littlewoods Requirements Revision #: 01
1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Please refer to HPUK General Requirements VCP 7.2.1.154 for lining stamp, swing tickets, shoe boxes
and restricted substances information.
2. UPC/SKU/PRICE LABELS
2.1 Shoe labels – supplied by Greshams/HPUK.
• A self adhesive label must be attached neatly and centrally to the sole in the waist of each shoe
(see Figure 1).
• Where the sole material is not suitable for adhesive labels these labels are to be attached neatly to
the quarter lining.
2.2 Shoe box labels
2.2.1 Littlewoods shoe box labels – Supplied by Greshams/HPUK.
Left Shoe Right Shoe
Figure 1
• The Littlewoods Store Pack Label must be affixed to the top of the shoe box lid (see Figure 2).
• The article reference numbers on the Littlewoods Store Pack labels do not contain any reference to
the Hush Puppies UK style/colour numbers. Please refer to the Littlewoods Customer Reference
Number chart supplied by the Hush Puppies Merchandising Department (see Figure 3 for example
of label).
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2.2.2 WWW UPC Label
• The WWW UPC shoe box label must be affixed to one end only in the bottom right hand corner.
(see Figure 2).
• The label must be positioned in such a way that the lid does not cover any part of the label.
• The size refers to the size the shoes have been ordered on the Purchase Order. Other sizes shown
are conversions.
• Some labels may be produced without a line drawing. These should be used unless otherwise
advised by HPUK Merchandising.
WWW UPC
Label
3. SHIPPING CARTONS & PACKING
3.1 Carton requirements for footwear
Littlewoods Store
Pack Label
Figure 2 Figure 3
• The standard size of carton for Hush Puppies is shown in figure 4. The size is 670mm long x 330m
wide x 330 mm high.
• The carton should be constructed as a four flap case with the ends and bottom creased to allow flat
storage after use.
• Bottom flap to be printed ‘OPEN OTHER END’.
• The cartons must be sealed with tamper evident packing tape in an “H” pattern on top and bottom.
The tape should be at least 50mm wide, extending at least 100mm down each side. The following
methods must NOT be used:
- metal bands
- plastic strapping
- string
- flaps glued together
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- staples
- shrink wrapping
• The board specification must be adequate to avoid crushing or collapsing of cartons and the
following is recommended:
- Kraft lined 1.25mm solid board
- 150 Kraft outer / B flute / 150 Test inner
The maximum final weight of each packed carton must not exceed 15 kilos.
3.2 Packing footwear
330mm 673mm
Figure 4
330mm
• Shoe boxes must be packed in cartons with the box-end labels upper-most and visible when
opening the top flaps.
• Each carton must contain shoes of one stock number only (style-colour number).
• Each carton must contain shoes of one size only.
• For pre-packed deliveries you should devise the most suitable method of cartoning bearing in mind
that the carton must be filled to prevent crushing.
• Where the number of shoes does not fill the carton, empty shoe boxes must be used, clearly
marked ‘EMPTY’, to prevent the carton collapsing when stacked.
• For each PO refer to the WWW packing list outling exactly what should be packed in each carton
and which carton label should be attached to the carton.
4. SHIPPING CARTON MARKING
4.1 Carton labels
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Apply the WWW barcode carton label (license plate) to the lower left corner of longest side. The lower
edge of the label should be between 2.5cm and 5cm from the bottom of the carton and the left edge of
the label should be between 2.5cm and 5 cm from the side of the carton. WWW license plates are not
required for First Cost type orders.
4.2 Carton markings
• Markings must be stenciled on opposite sides in lettering at least 1.5cm high.
• Main mark: LITTLEWOODS (in diamond or triangle), final destination (ship-to) address, Customer
PO number, WWW Internal Reference number, stock number, number of cartons, country of origin.
• Side mark: Customer PO number, style name, stock number, colour, total number of pairs, size &
width or size run & quantities, number of cartons, net & gross weights, and measurements.
5. PACKING LIST
For each purchase order, a complete packing list itemized by carton is to be attached to the lead carton
(carton #1). The envelope containing the packing list must be clearly marked as “Packing List
Enclosed.” Packing lists must include the following information:
• PO number
• WWW Internal Reference number
• Carton numbers
• WWW stock number(s)
• Color(s)
• Sizes & widths
• Quantity per carton
• Total quantity per SKU
• Weights & measurements
See FORMS – VCP 7.5.1.10 for an example of an acceptable packing list format.
6. CONTACTS
If you have any questions regarding the procedures in this manual, please send a message to HPUK
merchandising@wwwinc.co.uk and we will be happy to assist you. Please include your factory name,
and purchase order number.
Alternatively ring 00 44 116 281 4340 – HPUK Merchandising Department
You can also contact your nearest WWW Sourcing office for assistance.
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Approved By: Alan Thompson Date: 1 st Sept 2005