1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Please refer to the WWW specification sheet(s) for product construction and labeling information. Vendors must purchase all shoeboxes, hang tags and other packing materials from suppliers authorized by WWW. All supplier contact information will be provided to the vendor by Wolverine Global Operations. 2. UPC/SKU/PRICE LABELS Please refer to the WWW Vendor Manual document VCP 7.5.1, section 4.11, for labeling instructions. 3. SHIPPING CARTONS & PACKING 3.1 Carton requirements for footwear, tall shafted boots (boot shaft exceeds 12 (30.5 cm) and apparel Top opening, regular slotted, double wall, C-flute corrugate construction. Minimum 200 pounds per square inch (PSI) bursting strength (12.3 kg/sq cm), 32 pounds per inch width edge crush test, paper weight 33-26-33-26-33. Glued carton side seams are preferred. The use of metal staples in the side seams is not allowed. Cartons must be sealed with tamper evident packing tape in an H pattern on top and bottom. Do not band the cartons or glue the top flaps closed. Metal staples are not allowed. The standard maximum carton size is 31 (78.75 cm) long x 17 (43 cm) wide x 16 (40.6 cm) high. Standard minimum carton height is 4 (10.2 cm). In order for tall shafted boots (boot shaft exceeds 12 (30.5 cm) to fit within the maximum carton size listed above, the boots should be packed 3 pairs per carton using the configuration shown below (see tall boot box configuration below 5.4). Maximum gross weight: 45 lbs (20.4 kgs). 3.2 Packing Pack only one style, color, and size per carton. Pack cartons according to the WWW packing list (available from partners.wwwinc.com) and apply the corresponding WWW carton labels. Place shoeboxes or polybags in carton so that the UPC labels are facing upwards and all in the same direction. Cartons that contain product that exceeds the standard carton requirements (tall shafted boots) must still have the UPC labels facing upwards and packed in 3 pair cases as in tall boot box configuration below. The quantity to be packed in each carton is shown on the WWW purchase order. For partial footwear cartons, the empty space must be filled with plain white shoe boxes clearly marked EMPTY on all sides, or with corrugate dunnage. No other packing material is allowed. For apparel cartons, protective corrugate sheet cutting shields should be placed in the bottom of the carton and on the top of the apparel before the carton flaps are closed. The purpose of these sheets is to prevent apparel from being damaged by sharp instruments during the opening process. Written By: Dan TerBeek Date: Apr-14-2008 Page 1 of 7
4 SHIPPING CARTON MARKINGS 4.1 Carton markings Markings must be stenciled on opposite sides. Lettering should be at least 1/2 (1.5 cm) high on cartons that are 6 (15 cm) or more in height. Main mark: WWW (in diamond or triangle) Final destination (ship-to) address PO number WWW stock number Carton sequence number (carton X of Y) Country of origin Side mark: WWW stock number Color Size & width Quantity SKU weight* Net and gross weights Carton measurements Label placement mark in the lower right corner 3.2 cm from the bottom and side edges * The SKU Weight is the total gross weight of a packaged item (product plus hangtags, tissue, shoebox, etc.). This weight must be determined for each size and cannot be an average weight of all sizes. Written By: Dan TerBeek Date: Apr-14-2008 Page 2 of 7
5 SHIPPING CARTON PACKING CONFIGURATIONS 5.1 Standard footwear carton packing configuration Standard 6 pair footwear Carton SIZE/WIDTH: QTY: DIMENSIONS: WWW (in diamond or triangle) BAR CODE CARTON LABEL For standard footwear cartons apply the WWW barcode carton label (license plate) to the lower right corner of shortest side. The lower edge of the label should be between 1 (2.5 cm) and 2 (5 cm) from the bottom edge of the carton and the right edge of the label should be between 1 (2.5 cm) and 2 (5 cm) from the side of the carton. Example photo of labeled standard 6 pair footwear carton shown below: 5.2 Standard apparel cartons Written By: Dan TerBeek Date: Apr-14-2008 Page 3 of 7
Standard Apparel Carton In lettering reduced in size to fit carton: BAR CODE CARTON LABEL In lettering reduced in size to fit carton: SIZE/QTY: 5.3 Standard small quantity apparel cartons Written By: Dan TerBeek Date: Apr-14-2008 Page 4 of 7
Standard small quantity Apparel Carton In lettering reduced in size to fit carton: BAR CODE CARTON LABEL applied sideways with PO number towards right edge of carton In lettering reduced in size to fit carton: SIZE/QTY: DIMENSIONS: Written By: Dan TerBeek Date: Apr-14-2008 Page 5 of 7
5.4 Carton labels for 3 pair tall shafted (boot shaft exceeds 12 (30.5 cm) boot cartons For tall shafted boot cartons (boot shaft exceeds 12 (30.5 cm) place the WWW carton label in the lower corner of the right flap on the shortest side (end). Make sure label is not covered when taping the carton shut. BAR CODE CARTON LABEL SIZE/WIDTH: QTY: DIMENSIONS: WWW (in diamond or triangle) Photos of 3 pair tall shafted boot box configuration: Written By: Dan TerBeek Date: Apr-14-2008 Page 6 of 7
6. PACKING LIST Packing lists must include the following information: PO number Carton numbers WWW stock number(s) Sizes & widths Quantity per carton Total quantity per SKU Weights & measurements See FORMS VCP 7.5.1.10 for an example of an acceptable packing list format. 7. CHARGE BACKS Failures to comply with these guidelines will result in charge backs per the WWW charge back schedule. 8. CONTACTS If you have any questions regarding the procedures in this manual, please send a message to wwwsourcing@wwwinc.com and we will be happy to assist you. Please include your factory name, the WWW brand name, and purchase order number and stock number if applicable. You may also contact your nearest WWW Global Operations office for assistance. Written By: Dan TerBeek Date: Apr-14-2008 Page 7 of 7