International Transit Packaging Standards - Apparel -

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1 International Transit Packaging Standards - Apparel - Version 1.6 Apr 2017

2 Contents Introduction 3 Target Design Principles 4 Easy to Identify 4 1. Target Brand Outer Carton Marking 4 General Requirements 4 Outer carton markings of Supplier Pick and Pack orders 5 Outer carton markings for Footwear only 5 Advertised Lines Label 5 Poly Bag Standards 6 Warnings on Polybags and Carton Liners 6 Table Line 7 Pre-Hung Label 7 Colour Coded Transit Tape 7 Target Essential Transit Label 8 2. SSCC Labels 9 Label Placement Carton Packed Orders (Apparel / Hardlines) 9 12 Sorted Cargo Loading Weight Markings Bulk or Heavy Products Only 15 Weight Marking Icon Details 16 Purpose of Weight Warning Icons 16 SOLAS Verified Gross Mass (VGM) Requirement 17 Easy to Dispose and Recycle 18 Apparel Packing Instruction 19 Hangers 19 Carton Hanger Holder Requirements Photo Examples 21 Maximum Weight Carton Guidelines 22 Supply Chain Requirements 23 Quality Processes & Specifications 24 Appendices Amendments Appendix 1 Transit Tapes Appendix 2 Handling Symbols Appendix 3 Useful contact details 30 Appendix 4 Supply Chain Quality Checklist 31 Appendix 5 Event Label Amendments 34 2

3 Introduction The right design and format of transit packaging is vitally important to Target. If designed and implemented well, it can simplify operations throughout the product s journey from factory to customer and support standardised operations within the supply chain. It is essential that cartons are fit for purpose, preventing product damage through the supply chain and optimising cube space on pallets to achieve distribution efficiencies. It must deliver the fundamentals contained within this document to ensure we achieve simpler replenishment in our stores that is safe and easy for customers and team members to handle and identify products. Ultimately, the faster a product is replenished to shelf, the greater the availability and sales. These guidelines have been designed to be used to compliment the ECRA s Carton Identification Guidelines ( to ensure you have all the information you need to develop best practice packaging. It is in all our interests to ensure that we use the processes and examples in this document, together with ECRA s guidelines to set ourselves up for success, and achieve fit for purpose cartons. Andrew Myers Supply Chain Director Target Australia February

4 Target Design Principles In line with the ECRA industry guidelines, there are 5 key points to remember when developing shelf ready packaging. Two of these are also applicable to standard Target transit packaging for apparel Easy to Identify, and Easy to Dispose and Recycle. Easy to Identify Overview Product must be easily identifiable throughout the supply chain, with all relevant product and vendor information visible. Recognised quickly by both systems and people. Barcodes must be easily scanned and presented on the required side and must not be obscured by tape and/or perforations. Label or printed carton? Target will accept identification information listed on this page in either label or carton print format, providing it meets the minimum requirements stated. Target Brand - Outer Carton Marking for Regular Orders Target Australia (TA): minimum font height is 50mm Minimum font height of all text present on the markings are 10mm STOP, THINK! LIFT This safety message must not be less than 18cm and FONT as big as possible on the outer carton according to the carton dimensions. Weight icon (). Please refer to Weight Marking section within this document. These should be applied on cartons exceeding 10kg. Carton Mark : On 2 sides For Paccess Carton, printed sticker for shipmark information is also acceptable General Requirements: Handling symbols where required should be displayed as side mark of the carton. Please refer to the Appendix 2 for definition of the symbols. The following markings related to the carton should be present. New Line/ Killer Buy/ Target Essential on shipmark needs to be printed only if it is applicable. Destination Port (e.g. Melbourne/ Sydney/ Brisbane/ Fremantle) and Carton No. are required on outer carton marking for some specific countries ( e.g. India, Bangladesh) according to the local government customs practice. Field Event/ Ad Date Bus. Group Name Dept No. Dept Name Product Description Definition Advertising Date related to purchase order ( If applicable) Name of the Business Group related to this merchandise Department Number related to this merchandise Department Name related to this merchandise Description of the merchandise inside the carton 4

5 Weight PO CPID Gross Weight of the carton in Kilograms Purchase Order Number Case Pack ID Number for this merchandise 5

6 Outer carton markings for Supplier Pick and Pack orders SSCC label to be put on lower right hand side of main side (1 label per carton) Weight icon (). Please refer to Weight Marking section within this document. These should be applied on cartons exceeding 10kg. Bulky icon on items measuring 0.13 cubic metres or greater in size and weighing less than 17kgs. Where products are bulky but weigh 17kgs or more, the appropriate Heavy Weight icon is to be used. Pre-hung label will be required if the goods packed with hangers. Handling symbols where required should be displayed on the cartons. Please refer to Appendix 2 for the definition of the symbols. Key data (Po number, Product description and Case pack ID) must be printed and variable data can be stamped on the cartons (Weight, Department no. and Department Name) Arrow up sign needs to be strictly followed for all apparel shipments to maintain quality of products Outer carton markings for Footwear only Advertised Lines Label All Shipper cartons containing Advertised Merchandise delivered either Direct to Store or through the Distribution Centre must have either a Fluorescent Yellow Advertised Lines Label (as shown). Dimensions of label should be a minimum: 150x100mm. Label should be placed adjacent to the shipping label but not cover any picture or safety instructions. Refer Target Supplier Website: SSCC Label Requirements. If the outer Shipping Carton is also being used as the on-floor Display carton in store, the Advertised Lines Label should NOT be applied. 6

7 Poly Bag Standards Suppliers are required to comply with the following poly bag/carton liner standards. Poly bags/carton liners must be BHT (Butylated Hydroxyl/toluene) free. This agent will create problems of product yellowing/discolouration. Clear bag 15 um natural HDPE virgin material. Poly bags are required to have 4 holes per side to expel excess air. We currently accept clean hole punched bags for ventilation. These holes should not be ripped into the bag. Garments must have a 6cm to 12cm excess at the bottom so that the garments are not bunched up at the bottom and should be heat-sealed or taped closed. Poly bags must be wide enough that the garments are not crushed; clearance of 1cm on each side is recommended. Ensure garments quantities per bag are as per Target contract. Correct size ratio case packs are followed. Hangers for flat pack cartons can be grouped together using rubber band. The width of the hanging pack, measured across the hanger hooks should not exceed 12cm. Printing on the polybag must be in the centre. Warnings on Polybags and Carton Liners All polybags should have warnings printed on the bag as follows. The font size must be at least 20 points. CAUTION: PLASTIC BAGS CAN BE DANGEROUS. TO AVOID DANGER OF SUFFOCATION KEEP THIS BAG AWAY FROM CHILDREN 7

8 Table Line All of the table line product is required to have TABLE LINE printed on the carton shipping mark for store to prioritize and move to the floor quickly Pre-Hung Label Pre-hung label is needed if the goods are put on hangers by factory Colour Coded Transit Tape All cartons are to be sealed with a colour coded tape containing the Target Business Group name and a sample of the tape is shown as above. Colour tape to be used across the middle with normal transparent tape used for the sides. Store display Cartons and Target Business Group Electronics (Dept. 800,801,830,875,878,880 & 980) do not require colour coded tape. These suppliers can continue to apply generic clear or brown tape. Refer to the Appendix 1 for artworks of Colour Coded Transit Tapes and how to order from our nominated suppliers for these tapes. 8

9 Target Essentials Transit Label A Target Essentials label is required to be applied on all inbound cartons which contains Target essentials labelled product. This will allow for greater visibility of stock within the DC and stores. Cartons must have three Essentials labels affixed to the outside of the carton. One label must be affixed to the top of the carton and one on two opposing sides. Labels can be either 5 cm x 5 cm, 8 cm x 8 cm or 15 cm x 15 cm with red background and white writing. Labels may be locally produced if compliant with size and color specifications, or may be ordered from one of our preferred label providers:- Kung Wo: Contact: Ada Siu, tel: , ada@kungwo.com.hk Petex Trading: Contact: Kitty Ho, tel: , petex@netvigator.com Please see below for the job number of this sticker: _P18a for 5 cm x 5 cm _P18b for 8 cm x 8 cm _P18c for 15 cm x 15 cm 9

10 SSCC Labels Background: SSCC (Serial Shipping Container Code) label is a transit label applied on outer cartons. Each SSCC label is a unique barcode label with a unique SSCC number. This helps in providing end-to-end visibility of shipment (product) from factory to store. On receipt of cartons DC teams scans the barcode, identifies shipment quantities and product inside the carton and move to the respective store enabling faster availability of product to stores What this mean to our Suppliers: Suppliers to ensure all the cartons of orders (Bulk LCL, FCL, Pick and Pack) are stamped with SSCC label on shipment before moving from factory All labels are stamped on cartons as per label placement guidelines Cargo is loaded into the truck/ container as per loading guidelines Label Placement Carton Packed Orders (Apparel/ Hardlines) Labels must always be stamped securely so that it does not fall off or get stuck on any other carton/ polybag. Label size is 4 x 6 Labels must be stamped on the sides of the boxes so that it can be scanned without having to touch the carton Label must not be stamped on TOP/ BOTTOM of carton 10

11 Labels must not be placed over any picture (front facing) on the carton. Place the label on the side of the carton with no picture. If there are pictures and/or Weight Markings or Dimensions on the side also, then place the label on the picture and try where possible to keep weight marking and dimensions clear. Creased Barcode label Non Scanable If Carton Height is less than 10.5 cm, then please place the label like the picture below: Barcode should not be folded/ creased (This picture is applicable only for cartons with height less than 10.5 cm) 11

12 If Carton Height is more than 10.5 cm, place the label in horizontal direction instead of folding the label, like below picture: Due to space constraints, do not cover the Main shipping mark information. Place the label on other side Details on labels must match to carton markings (CP ID, PO No, etc) 12

13 Damaged/ Missing/ Duplicate Labels not acceptable Labels must not be damaged/ missed/ duplicated during packing in factory or transit to port Labels/ Cartons are damaged Damaged Labels 3 Cartons received with DUPLICATE labels Cartons received with MISSING labels 13

14 Sorted Cargo Loading Cartons must be SORTED by factory while loading into the truck/ container: BULK LCL/ FCL: 1. Destination Port (DC) 2. Purchase Order (PO) 3. Case Pack ID (CP ID wise) Supplier PNP Orders: 1. Destination Port (DC) 2. Purchase Order (PO) 3. Group together by starting store number 5 or 6 Poorly loaded cargo will not be accepted* as it results in additional cargo sorting and delays in shipping Not Securely stacked cartons results into falling Not Sorted cargo hence delayed in shipment/ acceptance at CFS 14

15 Where possible, Cartons should be loaded in such a way that SSCC labels are facing door while delivery of goods to the CFS Please see below picture for reference: 15

16 Weight Markings Bulk or Heavy Products Only In support of Government laws on employee Health, Safety and Welfare, Target requires our suppliers to weight mark cartons weighing 10kgs and over. Any carton containing more than one item in excess of 10kg or is of a bulky nature, must carry one of the following approved Weight/Bulky Marking Icons. Tickets must be attached to any individual product that weighs in excess of the approved standards below as well as the outer packing carton or bag. Please go to Bulky Items_Mandatories.pdf.aspx for more details. Note: If the carton weight exceeds the upper limit of a certain classification but not reaches the lower limit of next classification, please use the label of next classification. For example, actual carton weight is 16.8kg, please use the orange label as per above table. 16

17 Weight Marking Icon Details Icon Properties Icon Application Size Details Can be a 2 colour sticker or incorporated into the packaging design as a pre-print. Also can be used in a swing ticket version for non-boxed products, with product barcode sticker on the back of ticket. 3 sizes available: 50mm x 45mm 80mm x 70mm to be used on packing or cartons with sides of box being less than 300mm depth. 110mm x 95mm to be used on packing or cartons with sides greater than 300mm depth. Where the weight warning icon is incorporated as part of the packaging design the icon should be no less than 50 x 45mm and no more than 110 x 95mm Colours Icon Location For maximum visibility, the 2 colour version of the icon is the preferred option. On single or 2-colour pack designs the Weight marking Icon can be pre-printed in one colour only onto the outer shipping carton or packaging providing it is a contrasting colour to the product information and can be clearly differentiated by the customer. e.g.: on two colour jobs, use the brightest colour to print the Weight Marking Icon. Suitable sized sticker icons must be positioned on at least 2 sides of the package (gusset / sides of box), in locations that the persons lifting the item would be reasonably expected to notice. If a swing ticket (instead of a sticker) is used on a non-boxed product it must be placed in a customer visible section of the product to highlight the weight of the product. It is the suppliers responsibility to ensure these swing tickets cannot be easily removed from the product. Purpose of Weight Warning Icons: To minimise Weight Related workplace injuries and improve workplace safety, by altering person/s lifting packages of a heavy or bulky nature. Target is committed to the safety of its employees and customers and we request that all suppliers share this commitment. All stickers and tickets must be sourced from the nominated service provider to ensure that we maintain standards, quality and pricing through combined volumes. Any stickers or tickets sourced outside the approved program, using other than the nominated service provider, must have samples approved prior to use by the relevant Brand to ensure compliance to Target standards and guidelines. Contact details for the nominated providers can be found in Appendix 3. You can download these from the Target Supplier website: under the Packing + Labels session where you require artwork to print the Weight Marking icon directly into the outer shipping carton. 17

18 SOLAS Verified Gross Mass (VGM) Requirement SOLAS is intended to reduce the loss of containers from vessels, provide assurance to all parties in the supply chain and improve safety of the workforce, vessel & equipment. In order to achieve this, our Vendors will be responsible for verifying the gross mass of any container offered for loading and for notifying this weight to the carrier. The carrier will not load the container until they have received this notification of gross weight, the Verified Gross Mass (VGM). Weight Tolerance as follows: Bangladesh (+/ KGS) Cambodia VGM is +/-5%, this is just a verbal sharing from Cambodia government. There is no clause on any official letter so far China - +-5% or 1 ton in total (choose less one of 2) according to China formal notice India is +/ KGS Indonesia VGM is +/ KGS, this is just a verbal sharing from Carriers. There is no clause on any official letter so far from Indonesia Government Myanmar - +/- 5% Pakistan is +/- 5% Sri Lanka is +/ KGS TPP Tolerance is 500KGS Vietnam allow tolerance max 500 KGS for the container with VGM container under 10 tons and max 5% with VGM container from 10 tons and above 18

19 Easy to Dispose and Recycle Overview Easy and intuitive to break down without the need for a carton cutter If applicable, allows easy separation of cardboard and plastic for easy disposal and/or recycling No excessive and/or unnecessary packaging Correct recycling logos printed on all trade units packaging o Must meet the Australian Packaging Covenant guidelines. Environmental Guidelines At Target we recognise the importance of reducing our impact on the environment. We are committed to operate in a way that minimises our impact on the environment through ongoing reviews of our business practices and the products we use and sell. As a leading retailer we recognise the importance of building sustainability into our business fabric so that it becomes a part of how we work every day. These guidelines are one part of our overall sustainable approach to doing business. These guidelines support our commitment to the Target Environmental Policy and the Australian Packaging Covenant (APC) that provides the considerations and minimum standards to reduce excess packaging and deliver environmentally responsible and cost effective packaging solutions for Target and our customers to reduce waste and improve recycling. The APC is a commitment by governments and industry to the sustainable design, use and recovery of packaging. It encourages improvements in packaging design, higher recycling rates and effective stewardship of packaging. Target must ensure that our packaging complies with the Covenant s Sustainable Packaging Guidelines to ensure the most sustainable alternatives are considered to reduce waste, improve recycling and the use of recycled materials. In the development, design and production of packaging we aim to maintain standards that minimise the use of raw materials, energy, water and waste. In order to achieve minimal impact to the environment, the following hierarchy is the preferred and accepted practice; the effectiveness is in decreasing order. REDUCE the best way to reduce total impact is to minimise the initial resource required. Generally the lighter the pack the more effective it is at resource utilisation. RE-USE If a product is manufactured, instead of having to recover it via recycling and further energy, if it can be re-used then minimal inputs are required. RECYCLE requires energy to occur but minimises material wastage. DISPOSE the least preferred end of life method. For further detail on our commitment to reduce packaging waste and our Australian Packaging Covenant Wesfarmers Action Plan please go to 19

20 Apparel Packing Instructions All Apparel Suppliers and 3rd Party Service Providers are to ensure that: Garments are clean and dry before packing. Staff handling the garments have clean hands and that the general environment is clean and dust free All garments to be folded as per garment folding methods described in attached guidelines and photos. Refer to specific folding methods to minimise creasing or crushing of garments during transit. Garments must be pre-hung and the garment hangers grouped and secured together with a rubber band All garments within size ratio pack are to be GROUP FOLDED and placed in one large poly bag unless otherwise instructed Individual poly bags are not required unless requested & agreed with the Buyer Garments to be placed into cartons by top tailing garments in lots of 5 or 6 depending on the ratio quantity For delicate garments /fabrics that require not to be folded, single layers with polybag is acceptable. An appropriate size carton will need to be select. The Target Merchant & Supply Chain needs to be inform is carton size is outside normal specifications. Arrow up sign needs to be strictly followed for all apparel shipments to maintain quality of products All garments with placement print must have the barcode swing ticket placed inside of the garment to ensure that tickets do not stick to the print. If the placement print garment also has a rubber badge, ensure the garment is folded in such a way that the badge does not come in contact with the print. Garment floor ready presentation must be preserved at all times Carton must be correct height/width/depth to fit ratio pack without placing stress on the garments when packing and sealing the carton. Correct ratio and quantity only to be packed per carton, no multiple packs to be put into cartons unless specified by Buying, Quality Assurance or Supply Chain. Any special packaging requirements, which may relate to a particular garment, will also be specified by Buyer/Quality Assurance. (E.g. the use of tissue paper or individual plastic bags to package delicate garments for their protection) All cartons require the wording STOP, THINK! LIFT to be pre-printed or sticker/packing tape to be applied to the top of the carton. Cartons must be stacked on their bases. If various sized cartons are used they must be stacked from the largest and heaviest on the bottom layer graduating up to the smallest and lightest on the top layer. Hangers Please note the hangers drawn in the folding /packing guidelines diagrams are indicative of the folding requirement not of the hanger type to be used. Please refer to Target QA Apparel Hanger User Guide TQM 3 and Hanger type & size will be specified on the Target Technical Pack. Do not use Branded hangers for merchandise of a different brand. Hanger selection will be based upon the garment presentation required, functionality and will not damage and bruise the garment or fabric. When using bottom hangers, do not use additional pieces of foam, tissue paper or card inside the clip jaws Hangers must never be included loose inside the carton, with the possible exception of specific knitwear and delicate fabrics. A cardboard insert is to be placed over the garment and hangers placed on top in a separate polybag to avoid damage to the garments. For any queries, please refer to your respective Buyer/Technical Designer for guidance before packing. 20

21 Carton Hanger Holder Requirements To minimize stock movement within a carton during transit, all cartons should have the ability to secure the garment hangers as per the diagrams below. It is recommended that the elastic used be a good quality knitted elastic 25mm wide and loop entirely around the fixing board and stuck in place with adhesive. 25mm is the minimum width of elastic. 21

22 Photo Examples Hangers secured on both ends Hangers secured with a strap Non-folded flat pack Correct Colour Taping Polybag is too short Hangers are not fixed into loop Loop is not secure in carton Incorrect folding / packing method Too much gap Too much gap 22

23 Maximum Weight The maximum weight of cartons must not exceed 30 kilograms, except where a single product item is contained in the carton, or unless the appropriate lifting signage is on the cartons. Use the following table as a guide when packaging merchandise in cartons. Carton Guidelines Carton measurement Minimum dimension Maximum dimension Height 150mm 800mm Width 150mm 750mm Length 200mm 1500mm Weight 0.25kg 30 kg (50 kgs for Heavy & Bulky approved items) It is the Supplier s/3rd party Service Providers responsibility to ensure that the above standards are adhered to. In order to maximise carton size and capacity, it is at the Supplier s discretion in consultation with the Sourcing Merchant /QA team to determine the appropriate quantity of products to be packed into a carton whilst at all times preserving presentation of the product. This will vary between different product types and Store allocations. Under no circumstances are cartons to be over-packed leading to crushing/creasing of products thus adversely affecting the floor ready presentation once products are unpacked at Store level. Similarly, under-packing a carton can result in excessive movement of the product within during transit. 23

24 Supply Chain Requirements The carton must be able to withstand the impacts of an automated supply chain. These impacts may include conveyors, sortation trays, chutes, robotic picking and forklift transportation. The carton must be safe and easy for team members to pick from a pallet. It should be able to be safely stacked with other products on a mixed pallet of products. Shrink wrap around the pallet creates weakness in the corners of the cartons and must not be too tight to avoid this. Cartons must be deemed fit for purpose. It must be of sufficient strength and quality to be able to withstand double pallet stacking without creasing or collapsing. Carton size must be chosen to closely fit the volume of contents within. Merchandise must not be crushed into cartons, over filling or empty spaces (over 2cm in length, width or height) left in the top of the cartons are not acceptable. Second hand cartons are not acceptable. Cartons may be taped closed, providing they do not block any identification or opening operations. Ensure the labelling/markings are as per requirements including specifications, placement and quality. Ensure the carton does not display any misleading information or unrelated printed matter, for example, brands or product names unrelated to the cartons content. Ensure that packages form a stable unit when loaded. Ensure that cartons are adequately sealed to support the content. For boxed garment, using top and bottom guard board is a requirement. Event label is required to various event. Please refer to Appendix 5 DO NOT use brown paper wrapping. DO NOT use any form of strapping. DO NOT apply stapling ( exception for carton boxes over 50kg) For all orders that are to be pick and packed by our freight forwarders or you, it should o not be an order for Large Store Formats. o not of an Essential / Core Line. o have at least 5 products filled in each carton. For Bulk FCL, cartons have to be stacked in sequence by PO & by CPID at container loading. Please refer to Target s International Supply Chain Operating Procedure document for details regarding shipping the completed cartons 24

25 Quality Processes & Specifications Before physical deliveries into our Freight Forwarders, it is mandatory for the shipment to go through final quality inspection by our Quality Control team. Apart from the product specifications imposed by our Quality Assurance teams, the following supply chain requirements will also be assessed in the inspection: Carton markings. Please refer to Outer Carton Marking session of this document for the exact requirements. Carton quality. The general principle is that cartons must be able to withstand handling and arrive in stores in good condition. You can refer to the table below for our minimum acceptable requirements. Packing accuracy. 100% compliance to packing specifications listed on Purchase Orders is expected. Overage, Underage and Product Substitution are not allowed. Filling efficiency. Cartons are expected to be filled economically while not compromising product quality. Overfill or Under-fill of cartons are not allowed. Information accuracy. Information present on the carton markings is expected to align of actual contents of the carton. Deviation of information is not allowed. Proper application of Packaging. Use of packaging and filling such as shrink wrap or fillers should not be excessive while not compromising product quality. Product placement within carton. It is expected that products are placed in accordance to requirements communicated to you via our merchandising teams. Position of Care Labels, Barcodes etc will be assessed. Refer to Appendix 4 for Checklist to be assessed around supply chain for exact quality criteria. The minimum acceptable board grade for cartons are outlined in the table below. All cartons sourced from Paccess would be able to meet the following requirements. Requirements Single Walled C-Flute Bursting Strength: 979 KPa ECT: 7.2 KnM 25

26 Appendix 1 Transit Tapes Ladies wear Transit Tape Job #I34688_Pl Specification STOCK: - White adhesive tape DELINE - 48mm (w) - variable length REPEAT: 106mm COLOURS: WHITE PMS BASE 2583 C Underwear Group Transit Tape Job #I34688_P2 Specification STOCK: - White adhesive tape DIELINE: - 48mm (w) - variable length REPEAT: 120.6mm COLOURS: WHITE PMS BASE 3258 C 26

27 Ladies Footwear & Accessories Transit Tape Job #I34688_Pl Specification STOCK: - White adhesive tape DELINE - 48mm (w) - variable length REPEAT: 88mm COLOURS: WHITE PMS BASE 2583 C Mens Footwear and Accessories Transit Tape Job #I34688_P2 Specification STOCK: - White adhesive tape DIELINE: - 48mm (w) - variable length REPEAT: 88mm COLOURS: WHITE PMS BASE 279C Children Footwear and Accessories Transit Tape Job #I34688_P3l Specification STOCK: - White adhesive tape DIELINE: - 48mm (w) - variable length REPEAT: 88mm COLOURS: WHITE PMS BASE 170 C 27

28 Childrenswear Transit Tape Job#I34688_P4 Specification STOCK: - White adhesive tape DIELINE: - 48mm (w) - variable length REPEAT: 105mm COLOURS: WHITE BASE PMS I70 C Menswear Transit Tape Job #I34688_P6l Specification STOCK: - White adhesive tape DIELINE: - 48mm (w) - variable length REPEAT: 81.8mm COLOURS: WHITE BASE PMS 279 C 28

29 Appendix 2 Handling Symbols Designation Symbol Explanation Fragile, Handle with care The symbol should be applied to easily broken cargoes. Cargoes marked with this symbol should be handled carefully and should never be tipped over or slung. Use no hooks Any other kind of point load should also be avoided with cargoes marked with this symbol. The symbol does not automatically prohibit the use of the plate hooks used for handling bagged cargo. Top The package must always be transported, handled and stored in such a way that the arrows always point upwards. Rolling, swinging, severe tipping or tumbling or other such handling must be avoided. The cargo need not, however, be stored "on top". Keep away from heat (solar radiation) Compliance with the symbol is best achieved if the cargo is kept under the coolest possible conditions. In any event, it must be kept away from additional sources of heat. It may be appropriate to enquire whether prevailing or anticipated temperatures may be harmful. This label should also be used for goods, such as chocolate, which anybody knows should not be exposed to heat, in order to prevent losses. Keep dry Cargoes bearing this symbol must be protected from excessive humidity and must accordingly be stored under cover. If particularly large or bulky packages cannot be stored in warehouses or sheds, they must be carefully covered with tarpaulins. Center of gravity This symbol is intended to provide a clear indication of the position of the center of gravity. To be meaningful, this symbol should only be used where the center of gravity is not central. The meaning is unambiguous if the symbol is applied onto two upright surfaces at right angles to each other. No hand truck here The absence of this symbol on packages amounts to permission to use a hand truck on them. Stacking limitation The maximum stacking load must be stated as "... kg max.". Since such marking is sensible only on packages with little loading capacity, cargo bearing this symbol should be stowed in the uppermost layer. 29

30 Clamp here Stating that the package may be clamped at the indicated point is logically equivalent to a prohibition of clamping anywhere else. Temperature limitations According to regulations, the symbol should either be provided with the suffix "... C" for a specific temperature or, in the case of a temperature range, with an upper ("... C max.") and lower ("... C min.") temperature limit. The corresponding temperatures or temperature limits should also be noted on the consignment note. 30

31 Appendix 3 Useful contact details Supplier Name Regions Served Contact Ocean Freight Damco Worldwide Alex.Paton@damco.com Air Freight Damco Worldwide Alex.Paton@damco.com Labelling Cashs Greater China Friday Lee Ph: flee@cashs.com.hk Kung Wo Brand Co 777 Yu Chau West Street 2nd Floor, Block A, Wing Hong Factory Building Color Coded Transit Kung Wo Greater China Kowloon Hong Kong (HK) Tapes Ph: Fax: ada@kungwo.com.hk Icons Icons Icons Kung Wo Roda Graphics Petex Trading Greater China Greater China Greater China Same as above Roda Graphics Shop 4, 1 Victoria Road Kinglake VIC 3763 Ph: Fax: rodagraphics@bigpond.com Petex Trading Contact: Kitty Ho Tel: petex@netvigator.com 31

32 Appendix 4 Supply Chain Quality Checklist Primary Secondary Supply Chain Check List on Inspection Faulty Type Sew n in label: Brand Name correct Sew n in label: Size correct Sew n in label: Country of origin correct Sew n in label: Care Instructions correct Sew n in label: Fire w arning Label correct (if applicable) Sew n in label: Fibre content correct Sew n in label size/fonts correct Sew n in label positioning correct Hangtag/Sw ing Tickets correct SKU/Barcode correct, physical scan correct Product Colour/Size correct Product Descriptions correct No creasing/breakage Sell Price Labelling(size/fonts) correct (removable if applicable) Importer information correct Batch/date code correct(if applicable) Hanger correct Gift box/packaging/sleeve correct Clear round sticker label strong enough to seal the product/gift box Security Label/Tag Correct Age Grading/sizing correct GOH: Sticker Label/Outer Marking correct GOH: Correct bundling (2 Red tie used/don't cut the end of the tie) GOH: Packing Method Correct GOH: Max Garment Quantities less than 10 units and 6KGs per polybag No Dirt/Stain/Odour GOH Flat Pack: Elastic bands to be attached to the inner w alls of cartons GOH Flat Pack: Lay the garment flat GOH Flat Pack: Ratio Correct GOH Flat Pack: Folding Method Correct Display box details as Green Tag approved. No creasing/breakage Plastic bag/size correct Poly bag w arning label printing/vent Holes correct Poly bag Labelling correct Inner Marking correct, e.g. key code/shipment#/barcode Amount of Space: Over Packed/Carton size too small Amount of Space: Loose Packed/Too empty of cartons SSCC label for PnP order correct Condition of Cartons: No Wet/Crushed/Burst Cartons Shipping Marking Correct: shipment #/Key code/description Colour type/w eight icons/labels correct Carton information correct, e.g. Actual w eight and size Carton w eight complies w ith Australian Regulations Outer Packing size correct, e.g. No. of inner/no. of Polybag No staples in the cartons/gift box No belt/strap w ith matel buckle fasten the cartons Packing/Packaging strong enough to protect the products No. of faulty products Crtl Maj Min Defect Position/Remarks 32

33 Appendix 5 Event Label Please contact supply chain team for further details. 33

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35 Amendments Date Version Page Amendment By 24/03/ TA standard carton codes amended A. Smith 5 & 6 Outer and Inner carton marking updates 2/04/ Standard carton size comparison table expanded A. Smith 29 Country telephone codes added to contact details 4 Event/Ad date format 18/06/ Easy Open graphics example A. Smith 22 Display pallet height clarification Carton marking changed (Event ID removed & Umbrella sign 4 correction) Outer carton marking new picture with correct umbrella Icon 5 included 10 Standard Carton sizes removed 13 Polybag printing needs to be in middle point included 25/11/ Red Colored Cable Tie M. Sharma 21 CRC removed Correction on colour coded tapes 4 Shipmark Changed 5 Outer Carton Markings Changed 7 Weight Markings- Notes added 8 SOLAS Verified Gross Mass (VGM) Requirement 11 Preferred Carton Supplier 13 Carton Hanger Holder Requirements-Width of knitted elastic band 17 SSCC Label for Goods on Hanger 4/07/ /19 Label Placement (GOH) P. Cheung 20 Bag Ties ( Red Ladder Lock Ties) 24 Supply Chain Requirements Gaps, Top & Bottom guard board, loading in sequences 25 Quality Process & Specifications ( Cardboard requirements) Event Label 33 Event Label 34 Event Label 4 Updated layout of Shipping Mark 6 Removed Inner carton / polybag markings 7 Added Table Line 8 Added Target Essential Transit Label GOH removed 20/04/ Added SSCC Label Requirement 23 Updated Maximum Weight 30 Updated Useful Contact List J. Lee 35