PACKAGING, BAR CODE AND LOGISTIC DATA SPECIFICATIONS
There are many benefits to be gained by all participants from an efficient and effective Supply Chain. The full extent of the benefits will not be realised unless Supercheap Auto and its trade partners are aligned throughout the supply chain. To be aligned, fundamental processes and standards must be established, understood and applied.
There are four 'Core Competencies' that SCA's trade partners are required to be compliant with from a supply chain perspective:-
1. Packaging that enables efficient movement and product protection throughout the supply chain
2. Unique identification of the consumer unit and each level of packaging through the use of Global Trade Item Numbers (GTIN's) in barcodes, and parties and locations through the use of Global Location Numbers (GLN)
3. Logistics or Pallet labels containing Serial Shipping Container Codes (SSCC's) as well as other barcoded information where applicable.
4. Electronic exchange of information - purchase orders, delivery advices and logistic data.
To assist our trade partners, SCA has developed a set of guidelines that sets out its requirements relating to packaging, barcode and logistic data specifications. Please find the links below to download the document. The document is available in English and in Mandarin. These specifications relate to the first 3 'Core Competencies'. These 3 competencies are required to support the 4th 'Core Competency".
To achieve a cost effective flow of goods, packaging, barcoding and delivery specifications must consider the needs of manufacturing, distribution, store operations and the consumer.
The initial key objectives from these specifications are to have bar codes that scan first time, every time; unique GTINs at each level of packaging; and accurate logistics data. Logistics data, such as the quantity of consumer units in a carton, is matched to barcodes on cartons to determine receiving and picking quantities. Product labelling is normally the only method of communicating vital information about the product to the participants within the supply chain.
Most of the packaging, barcode and logistics specifications detailed in this document represent the minimum required standard for doing business with SCA today and will become increasingly important as SCA moves to a more complex distribution network.
Compliance and commitment to these requirements is vital to ensure products move through our supply network in a safe and cost effective manner to the end consumer. All new products being presented to SCA will be assessed against these specifications. Where the level of compliance is unacceptable, the product will not be able to enter the SCA supply chain. Existing products will be assessed as time permits.
The Merchandise and Logistics team will be available to assist our trade partners where required. Please don't hesitate to contact them with any questions.
Thank you in advance for your support of these packaging and safety standards.
SCA Packaging, Barcode & Logistics Secifications - Final Version 5.1
SCA Packaging, Barcode & Logistics Secifications - Mandarin Version 5.1
