Vendor Routing Guide - CSI Vendor Manual

Vendor Routing Guide Lane Bryant & Catherines
2.2 Non-Apparel and Odd Carton – New cartons must be used effective for
all purchase orders written on or after May 19 th , 2013
2.2.1 The following carton dimensions shall be used for all non-apparel merchandise
or when creating any odd carton, apparel or non-apparel, as described in
Section 3.1.
Non-Apparel & Odd Carton Dimensions
Length* Width Height*
cm. in. cm. in. cm. in.
Minimum 50.8 20 35.6 14 25.4 10
Maximum 68.6 27 40.6 16 40.6 16
*NOTE:
The Length MUST be the largest dimension.
The Height MUST be the smallest dimension.
2.2.2 MINIMUM CARTON WEIGHT cannot be less than 2.27 kg (5 Ibs).
2.2.3 MAXIMUM CARTON WEIGHT cannot exceed 24.95 kg (55 Ibs).
2.2.4 In order to avoid a chargeback any carton outside the standard size or
weight ranges above must be approved in advance of DC receipt by
contacting DC Vendor Coordination at the phone number below:
2.2.4.1 DC Vendor Coordination: (215) 633-4619
2.3 Carton Openings
2.3.1 Carton openings must be on the top and bottom of the carton. (The top and
bottom must be the largest surface areas). Cartons not meeting this requirement
cannot be processed using the automated sortation system.
2.4 Carton Closures
2.4.1 Carton closures (top and bottom) must be securely fastened with tape. Tape
must be placed over the entire length of the seams and extend over the ends a
minimum of 7.62 cm (3 in). Stapling the closure is not allowed.
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