CARTONS & DISPATCH PREPARATION / BUYING ANSWER
Reviewing carton closure and labels.
What should be checked about the way a shipping carton is closed?
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THE BUYING ANSWER
Start with a clear definition.
Record the proposed closure arrangement and any receiver requirements. Review the packed carton's condition and the visibility of its labels. Closure material or placement should not obscure identifiers or substitute for an appropriate packing assessment.
The decision behind the detail.
A closure change can affect opening and receiving. Keep the agreed arrangement in the packing instructions.
PREPARE ONLY WHAT IS RELEVANT
Three details to bring.
- Closure proposal
- Describe the method and material for review.
- Label locations
- Mark identifiers that must remain readable.
- Receiver requirements
- Record confirmed instructions from the receiving team.
Check together
- Check closure does not cover required information.
- Inspect the filled carton rather than an empty sample.
- Document any change to the agreed method.
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