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ASDA Supplier Requirements
Transit Packaging, Labelling and Documentation
UK Suppliers Only
Fifth Edition
- issued October 2006
5th Edition October 2006
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This fourth edition of the “ASDA Supplier Requirements” has been
updated to include new information on maximum permissible pallet
heights and supersedes all previous editions.
Please take the time to review the modified section detailed on the
summary below.
3.1 Pallet Specification
3.2 Maximum Weight & Height
4.1 Delivery Paperwork – Required Information
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Contents:
Section 1 – Transit Cases Section 3 – Palletisation
1.1 Case size & utilisation 3.1 Pallet Specification
1.2 Case material specification 3.2 Max weight & height
1.3 Case seal integrity 3.3 Pallet utilisation
1.4 Case construction & integrity 3.4 Pallet integrity
1.5 Bags & Sacks
1.6 Shelf Ready Packaging Section 4 – Delivery Requirements
1.7 Optimum Shelf Fit 4.1 Required Information
1.8 Safety 4.2 Example Delivery Note
Section 2 – Label & Case Printing Section 5 – Contacts
2.1 Printed information 5.1 Contact List
2.2 Colour Coding of Outer Cases.
2.3 Label positioning
2.4 Barcode Requirements
2.5 Break-packs
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ASDA Supplier Requirements
To help your understanding of this document
all major amends have been identified with a
logo.
All mandatory information has been
identified with a logo and bold text.
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Section 1.
Transit Cases
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Section 1.1 Case Size & Utilisation
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CASES CONTAINING MORE THAN ONE PRODUCT TYPE ARE PROHIBITED.
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The supplier must ensure the corrugated case is optimally sized to suit the contents. Internal dividers should
be utilised on fragile products which are deemed likely to sustain damage during distribution.
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Section 1.2 Case Material Specification
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IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE TRANSIT PACKAGING PROTECTS AGAINST DAMAGE DURING DELIVERY
TO OUR DISTRIBUTION CENTRES & ONWARD SHIPMENT TO STORES.
Without limitation to any other rights or remedies it may have, ASDA may seek compensation for goods which have
been damaged as a result of sub-standard or insufficient packaging, and may refuse goods at time of delivery.
STORAGE CONDITIONS
TYPE OPTIMUM RANGE
COLD STORE -25°C -27°C to -23°C
CHILLED 1 (Meat, Fish, Chicken) -0.5°C -2°C to +1°C
CHILLED 2 (Dairy, Cakes, Provisions) +3°C +1°C to +5°C
CHILLED 3 (Produce, excluding Bananas) +13°C +12°C to +18°C
AMBIENT * +10 to +40 °C
* Beers, Wines & Spirits must not exceed 25°C.
Case material & tape must be chosen to withstand the temperature scales detailed above
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Section 1.3 Case Seal Integrity
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Adhesive tape or glue are the only Staples or banding are not to be used without prior agreement with ASDA. If
methods to be used for securing banding has been authorised then it must not obscure labels.
case flaps.
2
COLOURED SEALING TAPE OR PRINTED COLOUR TAPE OR ADHESIVE SHOULD NOT
BANDS SHOULD BE USED TO AID IN-STORE BECOME LOOSE. TAPE MUST NOT
IDENTIFICATION OF CHILLED AND GENERAL COVER LABEL OR CASE PRINTING
MERCHANDISE PRODUCTS. SEE SECTION 2.2. 5th Edition October 2006
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Section 1.4 Case Construction & Integrity
THE SIDE HOLES OF SHRINK-WRAPS MUST BE
EFFECTIVE IN CONTAINING THE PRODUCT.
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CASE DESIGN &
CONSTRUCTION SHOULD BE
SUCH THAT STRUCTURAL
INTEGRITY IS MAINTAINED
THROUGHOUT THE
DISTRIBUTION ENVIRONMENT.
Cases must be able to withstand a
minimum top load of 200kg over the
surface area of a 1000 x 1200mm
pallet (i.e 17g per cm²) or own weight
if greater, assuming normal
2 2
distribution & storage conditions
prevail. ENSURE THAT THE CONSUMER UNIT BAR
CODES DO NOT SCAN THROUGH THE
SECONDARY PACKAGING.
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Section 1.5 Bags & Sacks
For products which are delivered in poly bags e.g towels,
cushions etc, a minimum material specification of 40um is
required to ensure pack integrity throughout the distribution
chain. Hessian sacks must not be used.
CONSUMER UNIT BARCODES MUST NOT SCAN
THROUGH SECONDARY PACKAGING
MINIMUM 40UM (MICRON) MATERIAL SPEC.
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Section 1.6 Shelf Ready Packaging
For more details on ASDA Shelf Ready Packaging see the “ASDA SRP Guidelines.
All trays should be sufficiently robust to prevent tearing during handling at distribution centre & shelf
replenishment in store. Removable corrugated hoods should be taped to display bases to aid handling. Specific
opening instructions to be clearly indicated.
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REMOVABLE CORRUGATED HOODS
CONSTRUCTION OF DISPLAY CASES SHOULD BE SHOULD BE SECURELY ATTACHED TO
ROBUST ENOUGH TO PREVENT BURSTING OF BASE TRAYS WITHOUT OBSCURING
PERFORATIONS, TEAR STRIPS OR OPENING DEVICE. BARCODE
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Section 1.7 Optimum Shelf Fit
Shelf Ready Packaging (SRP) should be designed to maximise both retail shelf & pallet utilisation.
CONSIDERATION SHOULD BE GIVEN TO
ENSURE OPTIMUM FIT TO CASE, PALLET
& SHELF DIMENSIONS.
Ideal case configuration within Fresh food is 60cm x 40cm or 30cm x
40cm, as is currently standard for all Fresh Produce lines.
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Section 1.8 Safety
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FOR ALL FLAMABLE
PRODUCTS eg AEROSOLS,
ENSURE ALL PACKAGING
COMPLIES WITH THE
LATEST A.D.R (Accord européen
relatif au transport international des
marchandises dangerous par route)
REGULATIONS
ANY TRAYS USED FOR
DELIVERIES MUST BE CLEAN, DRY
& FREE FROM INFESTATION AND
Whilst total case weights of up to 16kg CONTAMINATION.
are permissible, it is preferred that the
maximum case weight should be no
more than 10kg.
PRODUCTS DELIVERED IN A RETURNABLE
In circumstances where the weight of PACKAGE E.G TRAYS, MUST BE AGREED WITH
the case is unavoidably greater than THE RELEVANT REPLENISHMENT ANALYST
16kg (eg tv’s), the actual weight must DURING PRODUCT SET UP. ASDA HAS
be printed onto the case itself and APPROVED 3RD PARTY PACKAGING SUPPLIERS
must be pre-authorised by ASDA. WHICH SUPPLIERS MAY BE REQUIRED TO USE.
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Section 2.
Label Application &
Case Printing
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Section 2.1 Printed Information - ASDA Own Label Products
ALL CASES OF OWN LABEL PRODUCT MUST
BE IDENTIFIED WITH THE FOLLOWING.
• Supplier’s Name, Number & Address
• Wal*Mart Item Number
• Purchase Order Number (where practical)
• Product Description (indicate within the
Supplier's Name, Number and Address
description if the product is promotional eg
% Extra Free or price promo)
Wal*Mart Item Number Purchase Order Number
• Pack Size & Quantity Product Description
• Weight in Kilos (Net* and Gross) Pack Size e.g. 300g x 12
• Date Code i.e. Use By, Best Before, Sell Weight in Kilos (Net* and Gross)
By (if applicable) Date Code (if applicable) Batch/Lot code (if applicable)
Storage Conditions (if applicable)
• Batch/Lot Code (if applicable) Case Number e.g. 10 of 125 (import products only)
Country of Origin
• Storage Conditions (if applicable)
• Case number (import products only)
• Country of origin
• Bar Code
• Any specific information or markings as
agreed during product set-up * NET WEIGHT APPLIES TO IMPORTS ONLY
AND ALL CASE WEIGHTS EXCEEDING 16KG
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Section 2.1 Printed Information - Branded Products
ALL CASES OF BRANDED PRODUCT MUST BE
IDENTIFIED WITH THE FOLLOWING.
• Wal*Mart item number (where practical)
• Purchase Order Number (where practical)
• Product Description (indicate within the Purchase Order Number (where practical)
Product Description
description if the product is promotional eg %
Extra Free or price promo)
Pack Size e.g. 300g x 12
• Pack Size & Quantity Date Code (if applicable) Batch/Lot code (if applicable)
Storage Conditions (if applicable)
• Date Code i.e. Use By, Best Before, Sell By (if
applicable)
• Batch/Lot Code (if applicable)
• Storage Conditions (if applicable)
• Bar Code
* NET WEIGHT APPLIES TO IMPORTS ONLY
AND ALL CASE WEIGHTS EXCEEDING 16KG
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Section 2.2 General Merchandise - Colour Coding of Outer Cases
TO AID IN-STORE IDENTIFICATION OF THE DEPARTMENTS LISTED BELOW, THE
RELEVANT DEPARTMENT NAME & NUMBER MUST BE INDICATED WITHIN A COLOURED
BAND PRINTED AROUND THE TOP OF THE OUTER CASE (SEE EXAMPLE OVERLEAF).
BREAK-PACK OUTER CASES DO NOT NEED TO BE COLOUR CODED (ONLY THE INNER
CASES).
DEPARTMENT No. DEPARTMENT NAME COLOUR PANTONE REFERENCE Icon ICON COLOUR
3 STATIONARY ORANGE PANTONE 021
7 TOYS PURPLE PANTONE 265
11 D.I.Y GREEN PANTONE 399
14 KITCHEN BLUE PANTONE 293
14 PICNIC PURPLE PANTONE 2593
14 DINING RED PANTONE 185
14 DISPOSABLE TABLEWARE BURNT RED PANTONE 1807
14 HOUSEWARES NAVY PANTONE 5395
15 S.D.A EMERALD GREEN PANTONE 626
TROWEL &
16
GARDENING YELLOW PANTONE 1235 SECATEURS BLACK
17 LIGHTING/HOME FURNISHING YELLOW PROCESS YELLOW
17 PICTURES & MIRRORS TERRACOTTA PANTONE 718
17 LUGGAGE AMETHYST PANTONE 669
18 FESTIVE DECORATIONS BLACK PROCESS BLACK XMAS TREE PANTONE 1505
18 FESTIVE CARDS BLACK PROCESS BLACK XMAS TREE PANTONE 485
18 FESTIVE WRAP & ACCESSORIES BLACK PROCESS BLACK XMAS TREE PANTONE 361
NO COLOUR - JUST
18 FESTIVE LIGHTS & TREES BLACK PROCESS BLACK XMAS TREE OUTLINE
18 FESTIVE CRACKERS BLACK PROCESS BLACK XMAS TREE PANTONE 293
18 FESTIVE HALLOWEEN BLACK PROCESS BLACK PUMPKIN PANTONE 239
20 BATHROOM FLUORESCENT ORANGE PANTONE 805
20 KITCHEN TEXTILES TURQUOISE PANTONE 312
20 CUSHIONS/THROWS/RUGS FUCHSIA PANTONE 238
21 CURTAINS/POLES FUSCHIA PANTONE 238
22 BEDDING GREEN PANTONE 808
46 XMAS GIFTS BLACK PROCESS BLACK XMAS TREE PANTONE 189
82 IMPULSE YELLOW PANTONE 102
14/17 HOME ACCESSORIES LIME GREEN PANTONE 381
This list will be added to as further information becomes available.
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Section 2.2 General Merchandise - Case Example
INDICATE CASE ORIENTATION A 10cm PRINTED COLOURED BAND
INCLUDING DEPARTMENT NAME &
NUMBER
POSITION OF ICON FOR SEASONAL
PRODUCTS (IF APPLICABLE)
PRODUCT INFORMATION (MINIMUM OF 2 FACES
IF CASE IS PRE-PRINTED OR 1 FACE IF INKJET-
PRINTED OR LABELLED)
5th Edition October 2006COUNTERS (DELI & SERVE OVER) RED PANTONE 032
PROVISIONS (PIES & PASTRIES) BLACK PANTONE PROCESS BLACK
PP COOKED MEAT BLUE PANTONE PROCESS BLUE
PRE PACKED CHEESE YELLOW PANTONE PROCESS YELLOW
PROVISIONS (READY MEALS) GREEN PANTONE 347
CATERING (inc FRESH, AMBIENT & FROZEN) ORANGE PANTONE 021C
FOOD TO GO BRIGHT N/A
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Section 2.2 Fresh Food - Colour Coding of Labels
To minimise the length of time “fresh produce” is exposed to inappropriate temperatures, the case
label must be colour coded to reflect the storage regime of these sensitive products. For all other
“fresh” areas this requirement is desirable but may not be practical, if this is the case contact buyer to
agree exceptions.
TEMPERATURE BAND COLOUR
PRIORITY CHILL BLUE
PREFERS CHILL GREEN
PRIORITY AMBIENT ORANGE
PREFERS AMBIENT YELLOW
IF COLOURED TAPE IS NOT USED (SEE
PREVIOUS PAGE) THEN A 10cm COLOURED
BAND MUST BE PRINTED
LABEL COLOUR INDICATES STORAGE REGIME
(SEE TABLE ABOVE). TWO LABELS ARE
PREFERRED ALTHOUGH ONE IS ACCEPTABLE
NB. COLOUR-CODING WITHIN FRESH FOOD IS CURRENTLY UNDER REVIEW. CONTACT YOUR BUYER
OR ASDA PACKAGING DEVELOPMENT MANAGER IF COMPLIANCE CAUSES PROBLEMS.
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Section 2.3 Label Positioning
Pre-printed cases -
If the bar code is pre-printed onto the outer case, a minimum of 2 bar codes are required - the supplier is responsible for
ensuring that this bar code has been verified to decode at a minimum of Ansi grade D.
If the bar code is inkjet printed onto the outer case, 2 bar codes are preferred although 1 may be accepted. Inkjet bar
codes must be verified to decode at a minimum of Ansi grade D.
Labelled cases -
If the bar code is printed onto a label, 2 barcodes per outer case are preferred (returnable trays only require a single
label to be positioned on the tray end). If you have a practical issue in complying with this request then contact ASDA as
there may be circumstances where a single label is sufficient. The supplier is responsible for ensuring that such bar
codes have been verified to decode at a minimum of Ansi grade C.
ONLY THE AGREED TUC CODE SHOULD BE VISIBLE ON THE OUTER CASE. ALL OTHER BAR CODES MUST BE
OBLITERATED TO PREVENT REJECTION IN DEPOT.
TWO LABELS ARE
PREFERRED ALTHOUGH
ONE IS ACCEPTABLE
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Section 2.3 …..Continued
LABELS ON SHRINK WRAPPED CASES MUST
BE APPLIED TO A FLAT OUTER SURFACE.
THE BAR CODE MUST NOT BE OBSCURED BY
THE SHRINK FILM
IF THE SIDE WALL OF A CASE IS TOO SMALL TO HOLD A
LABEL, THE LABEL MUST BE APPLIED TO A FLAT SECTION
OF THE TOP FACE. LABELS POSITIONED ON THE TOP
FACE ARE ONLY PERMISSIBLE UNDER THESE
CIRCUMSTANCES
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Section 2.4 Barcode Requirements
ALL CONSUMER UNIT & OUTER CASE BAR CODES MUST CONFORM TO EAN STANDARDS TO
GUARANTEE FIRST TIME SCANS.
For further details of bar code standards please consult GS1 UK (formerly the e-centre) on www.gs1uk.org. GS1 UK
are part of the worldwide GS1 network who set out international standards for bar coding. The above web site
should be consulted for further detail regarding the printing of bar codes and their height, width and magnification.
ALL PRODUCTS WILL BE RECEIPTED INTO DEPOTS BY SCANNING THE OUTER CASE BARCODE
(TUC) THEREFORE IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT ALL CASES/TRAYS/PACKS DELIVERED INTO AN ASDA
SITE HAVE CLEARLY VISIBLE AND SCANABLE OUTER CASE BARCODES. PLEASE ENSURE
CONSUMER UNIT BAR CODES CAN NOT BE SCANNED THROUGH SECONDARY PACKAGING.
If you require a bar code to be issued for ASDA specific products, please contact your Buyer.
Ensure that the printed TUC codes on the case match those held by ASDA. Check with the Buyer or Supply contact
for confirmation
ACCEPTABLE BAR CODE MAGNIFICATION MINIMUM BARCODE DIMENSIONS
TYPE PRINTED CASE PRINTED LABEL TYPE WIDTH HEIGHT OF BARS
(NOT INC. LIGHT MARGIN)
77mm (CASE)
ITF-14 100% 50%100% ITF-14 32mm
61mm (LABEL)
50%100% 50%100% EAN128 VARIABLE 32mm
EAN128 ( WHITE SUBSTRATE ONLY)
EAN13 150%200% 150%200% EAN13 48mm 32mm
( WHITE SUBSTRATE ONLY)
UPC-A 150%200% 150%200% UPC-A 48mm 32mm
( WHITE SUBSTRATE ONLY)
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Section 2.4 …..Continued - Items With a Shelf Life of Less Than 42 Days
FOR ITEMS WITH A SHELF LIFE OF LESS THAN 42 DAYS, THE TUC CODE SHOULD BE ENCODED
INTO AN EAN-128 BARCODE FORMAT, WITH THE “DURABILITY” DATE ENCODED INTO THE
BARCODE IN ACCORDANCE WITH “GS1” GUIDELINES. THE FORMAT OF THE DURABILITY DATE (ie
“use by” or “best before”) THAT IS USED ON THE CONSUMER UNIT SHOULD BE REFLECTED
THROUGH ONTO THE OUTER CASE.
For ASDA Brand items where a 13 digit TUC is issued, before generating the EAN 128 barcode, a leading zero
must be added to create a 14-digit barcode number
THE “A1 15” DEFINES THE BEST BEFORE DATE OF THE ITEM.
THE APPLICATION IDENTIFIER, (eg A1), BOTH “TUC” (A1) & “BEST BEFORE” (A1 15) DATA WILL BE USED
DEFINES THE TUC OR GTIN WHEN RECEIVING PRODUCTS
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Section 2.4 …..Continued - Items With a Shelf Life Greater Than 42
Days, or With No Date Code
For items that fall into this category, any one of the following barcode
formats can be used (barcodes shown are examples only and are not to
scale). All barcodes to follow “GS1” guidelines.
EAN 128 (as long as the TUC number is EAN13 BARCODE
preceded with an application identifier of 01
followed by any additional data)
UPC-A BARCODE
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Section 2.4 …..Continued - Barcode Best Practice
THE SUPPLIER MUST TEST SCAN EACH BATCH OF BARCODES TO GUARANTEE THE PRINT
QUALITY. THE SUPPLIER SHOULD BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE THAT TESTING IS CARRIED OUT
& THAT A PROCESS IS IN PLACE TO TAKE CORRECTIVE ACTION WHERE FAILURES OCCUR
ALL BARCODES MUST BE VERIFIED USING EQUIPMENT COMPLIANT WITH ISO/IEC
15426-1 & 15416 WHICH INCORPORATE CEN AND ANSI STANDARDS. IF PRINTED ON LABELS
THEY MUST ACHIEVE A MINIMUM GRADE C SCAN, HOWEVER IF ITF-14 CODES ARE PRINTED
DIRECTLY ONTO THE OUTER CASE THEY ARE ALLOWED TO ACHIEVE A MINIMUM GRADE D.
ALL LABELLING MUST BE ABLE TO WITHSTAND TEMPERATURE REGIMES ENCOUNTERED
WITHIN THE PRODUCT'S NORMAL DISTRIBUTION METHOD AND THE SCANNING ABILITY OF THE
BARCODE MUST NOT BE IMPAIRED BY TEMPERATURE CONSTRAINTS.
WHEN THE CASES ARE STACKED ON THE PALLET, PLEASE ENSURE THAT THE OUTER CASE
BARCODES ARE FACING OUTWARDS FOR EASE OF SCANNING.
ALL CASES MUST HAVE A CLEARLY VISIBLE TUC BARCODE ON THE OUTER CASE.
THE BARCODES MUST BE PRINTED OR APPLIED CENTRALLY ON A FLAT SURFACE OF THE
CASE, ON ANY SIDE OF THE CASE/TRAY AND AWAY FROM THE CORNERS.
THE CONSUMER UNIT BARCODE SHOULD NOT BE VISIBLE THROUGH THE OUTER PACKAGING.
TO PREVENT REFLECTANCE PROBLEMS WITH BAR CODE SCANNING, IT IS IMPORTANT THAT
THE USE OF HIGH GLOSS LABELS OR SUBSTRATES ARE AVOIDED.
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Section 2.5 Break-Packs - A Shipping Case That Contains Multiple
Outer Cases
“OUTER” & “INNER”
CASES MUST HAVE EACH “OUTER” AND “INNER”
DIFFERENT TUC CODES CASE MUST BE LABELLED WITH IT’S
TRADED UNIT CODE (TUC) AND
PRODUCT INFORMATION DETAILS
(REFER TO SECTION 2.1 FOR LABEL
DETAILS). NB FOR G.M. PRODUCTS
THE “OUTER” CASE DOES NOT NEED
TO BE COLOUR BANDED
THE OUTER CASE OF THE BREAK-PACK MUST BE
CLEARLY LABELLED AS “BREAKPACK” IN ADDITION
TO ALL OTHER REQUIRED PRODUCT INFORMATION
(PREFERABLY ON 2 FACES IN MINIMUM 35mm HIGH
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Section 3.
Palletisation
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Section 3.1 Pallet Specification
ALL PALLETS MUST BE 1000MM X 1200MM 4-WAY ENTRY AND MUST BE MANUFACTURED TO
GENERALLY COMPLY WITH THE PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE UIC 435/5 SPECIFICATION.
Drawings and dimensions of such a pallet are shown in the diagram overleaf.
“Chep” supply pallets manufactured to this standard, ie Blue Chep pallets, and can be contacted on
http://www.chep.com/.
USAGE OF PALLETS MANUFACTURED TO ANY OTHER SPECIFICATION MUST BE PRE-
AUTHORISED BY ASDA (e.g half pallets, dollies, bespoke pallets etc)
Whichever pallet is agreed, it is recommended that all pallets should be supplied by an epal registered
manufacturer or repairer.
PRIOR AUTHORISATION MUST BE OBTAINED TO SUPPLY PRODUCTS IN AN UN-PALLETISED
FORMAT eg Far-East “handballed” imports
GOODS DELIVERED ON UNSTABLE, SUB-STANDARD OR DAMAGED PALLETS MAY BE REFUSED.
DRIVERS MAY BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO RE-STACK GOODS ONTO ACCEPTABLE PALLETS (OFF
ASDA PREMISES), OR THE DISTRIBUTION CENTRE MAY RE-STACK THE GOODS. IF SO, THE SUPPLIER
MAY BE CHARGED ACCORDINGLY.
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Section 3.1 Pallet Specification Cont….
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Section 3.1 Pallet Specification Cont….
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Section 3.1 Pallet Specification Cont….
Timber Nails
Top Deck 1000 x 112 x 17 7off. Top deck boards to stringer
Top Deck 1000 x 135 x 17 2 off. Butted inner 48 x 2.65 PRN 45 off. Clenched
Stringer 1200 x 98 x 25 3 off. or
Blocks 160 x 95 x 95 6 off. 38 x 2.65 ARN 45 off.
Blocks 95 x 95 x 95 3 off. Top decks to blocks 80 x 3.35 ARN 33 off.
Bottom deck 1000 x 98 x 25 5 off. Stop-chamferred Bottom deck to blocks 75 x 3.35 ARN 39 off.
Leading top deck boards butted, otherwise equal spacing. Additional nails may be used in to top desk to aid
Pallet to be corner cut, with nominal hypotenuse of 25mm. production.
Nail position illustrate joint count, not precise layout.
Tolerance on all timer dimensions ±3 mm, except board Nails to comply with relevant British Standard and the
thickness, ±1 mm; all measurements taken fresh sawn. TIMCON code of practice.
Average component size at time of manufacture to equal
nominal dimensions. General
Timber to be European origin softwood, first grade and Pallets to be kiln-dried to average 17 -22% moisture
nominally free of bark. Anti-stain treatments, if used, must content.
be without odour and must be approved for use within the Marking to customer’s specification.
E.E.C. Tolerance on overall height ±3mm; plan size +1-3mm.
Maximum discrepancy between pallet diagonals 5 mm.
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Section 3.2 Maximum Weight & Height
THE MAXIMUM PALLET WEIGHT IS 1250kg (INC. PALLET)
THE MAXIMUM PALLET HEIGHT FOR CHILLED PRODUCTS ONLY IS 1.8m
(inc. PALLET)
THE MAXIMUM PALLET HEIGHT FOR AMBIENT, FROZEN FOOD AND
NON-FOOD IS 1.6m (inc. PALLET)
THE MAXIMUM PALLET HEIGHT FOR GENERAL MERCHANDISE IS 1.4m
(inc. PALLET)
ANY EXCEPTIONS TO THIS RULE MUST BE PRE-AGREED WITH ASDA
2 2 2
PRODUCT MUST NOT Do not exceed maximum height The cases must be able to
OVERHANG THE withstand a top load of 200kg over
PALLET. the surface area of a 1000 x
This includes any pallet 1200mm pallet (i.e 17g per cm²) or
baseboard being used own weight if greater.
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Section 3.3 Pallet Utilisation
THE NUMBER OF CASES PER PALLET, NUMBER OF CASES PER LAYER (Ti) AND NUMBER
OF LAYERS PER PALLET (Hi) MUST MATCH THAT QUOTED ON THE ORIGINAL “NEW LINE
FORM”
2
PALLETS OF MIXED LOADS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED INTO THE “LUTTERWORTH
AUTOMATED DEPOT” (IDC 7438). SMALL QUANTITIES MUST THEREFORE BE SUPPLIED
ON SEPARATE PALLETS WITH ALL CASES HAVING THE SAME DATE CODE.
Mixed loads can be accepted into “Chilled” and “Stockless” depots as long as types of product are
separated with layer boards.
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Section 3.4 Pallet Integrity
PALLETS MUST BE FULLY
WRAPPED USING A CLEAR
SHRINK OR STRETCH WRAP.
THE USE OF MESH, NETTING,
STRING, TAPE OR BANDING IS
PROHIBITED.
Glueing is not permissible on
corrugate but is acceptable on poly-
2
wrapped packs as long as damage
doesn’t occur during breakdown.
The wrapping film must not obstruct
fork entry windows.
2 2
Avoid column stacking where possible Excessive under-hang can cause stability
(except for nested trays) issues if pallets are double stacked at
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Section 4.
Delivery Paperwork
Requirements
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Section 4.1 Required Information
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION MUST BE DOCUMENTED WITH ALL PRODUCT DELIVERIES TO:
ASDA DISTRIBUTION CENTRES OR STORES
Generic information – Proof of delivery information –
• Supplier Name, Address,Telephone Number and • Total number of Cases or Shipping Units
Supplier Number received
• ASDA Distribution Centre address and Code or • Total number of Pallets/Cases received
Store Address and Code
• ASDA Purchase Order Number
• Delivery Note Number
• Delivery Date
Further requirements –
Information per line –
• Wal*Mart item number (preferably in ascending • Every vehicle delivery into depot or store must be
numerical order) accompanied by an original delivery note in
• Supplier Product Code English.
• Product Description including unit size x quantity • Where a purchase order is delivered across
per case multiple vehicles a delivery note for each vehicle is
required.
e.g. ASDA Baked Beans 415g x 12
• Where a weight declaration is required (e.g. for
• Case weight in kg (for catch weight products) catch weight items), the total product cases and
• Quantity ordered (cases or shipping units) weight must be quoted in kilograms on the delivery
note, alongside the appropriate product.
• Quantity delivered (cases or shipping units)
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Section 4.2 Example Delivery Paperwork
Supplier Name, Address, Telephone Number: ASDA Distribution Centre Address and Code,
Supplier Number: or
Store Address and Code:
ASDA Purchase Order Number: Delivery Note Number: Delivery Date:
Wal-Mart Total Weight
Number Supplier Product Description including size and Delivered (Kg) Quantity Quantity
(preferably in quantity:
Product Code: Catch weight Ordered: Delivered:
ascending
numerical order): only:
Totals:
Total number of Cases received:
Total number of Pallets received:
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Section 5.
Contacts
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Section 5.1 Contact List
If further information is required please contact the following colleagues –
1. For compliance issues contact ASDA Buyer.
2. For clarification of technical details contact either:
Gilchrist Pack Tech Team - Tel: 01724 200700 ext. 453 or 454
packtechteam@gilchrist.co.uk
or
ASDA Packaging Development Manager - Martin Wagner
martin.wagner@asda.co.uk
3. For training, contact both :
Eileen White – eileenw@asda.co.uk
Shaun Bamforth – Shaun.Bamforth@asda.co.uk
Gillian Byers – Gillian.Byers@asda.co.uk
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