CARTONS & DISPATCH PREPARATION / BUYING ANSWER
Describing mixed-variant cartons.
How should mixed sizes or colours be listed in a shipping carton?
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THE BUYING ANSWER
Start with a clear definition.
Record the exact variant quantities inside each carton type and give that configuration a clear identifier. A mixed label without a contents breakdown is difficult for receiving teams to reconcile. Keep exceptions visible.
The decision behind the detail.
Mixed packing can reduce loose quantities while increasing sorting work. Agree the receiving team's preferred arrangement.
PREPARE ONLY WHAT IS RELEVANT
Three details to bring.
- Carton type
- Name each repeated mixed configuration.
- Variant contents
- List style, colour, size and count.
- Receiving preference
- Record sorting or inner-grouping requirements.
Check together
- Match carton marks to the contents list.
- Check no variant is counted twice.
- Identify nonstandard remainder cartons separately.
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