This guide outlines the essential guidelines for packing and
preparing your products for transfer to Noon fulfillment centers.
Non-compliance with these guidelines may result in product rejection or refusal
of entry.
Important Note: Third party carriers must not repack any of
the pallets or cartons while in transit.
General Packing Guidelines
Individual
units:
- GTIN,
ISBN, Partner SKU, Partner Barcode
- Product
Name
- Product
description
- Every
item must have a Partner SKU (PSKU); a unique identification number/code
along with clear handling instructions if necessary.
- Each
unit must have an external scannable barcode or QR code along with it's
human-readable code. Find out more about
noon barcode requirements
- Each
unit must be placed in secure individual packaging. There shouldn't be
any loose units
- Electronics
and other high value items must be shrink-wrapped
Important: Noon boxes/cartons must not be used
to pack items.
- Foam
pillows, full sheets of paper and Bubble sheets can be used as filling
materials.
- If
items belong to different brands or product types, they should be
segregated and packaged separately according to partner SKU (you can only
tape items if it’s a bundled offer).
- Any
item that is sold as a set/ bundle, should be labeled as ‘sold as set’ or
‘sold as bundle’.
- Any
fragile items should have the label “Fragile” on them
- Loose
seal, Tempered seal/heat shrink wraps or overwrapping will be rejected.
- All
cosmetics and fragrances must contain lot numbers.
- All
unauthenticated products will be rejected.
Cartons/pallets
- All
items should be packed, and sealed in cartons or pallets
- Each
carton or pallet must have a label indicating its number (for example;
CARTON 1, PALLET 1)
- The
partner SKU (PSKU), and the total number of items inside each carton must
be mentioned on the carton
- The
number of cartons or units on each pallet must be mentioned on each
pallet
- The
ASN number must be mentioned on the carton/pallet
- The
expiry date of all health & beauty, and food & beverage products
must be shared with each batch
- Each
carton must only contain products that have the same partner SKU (PSKU).
The PSKU and quantity inside each carton must be mentioned on the carton
containing the items
Advance Shipping Note (ASN) Requirements
Each ASN should clearly indicate:
- Total
number of pallets
- Total
number of cartons
- Total
number of units
Attach to each ASN a (POD) document that states the carton
or pallet number along with the total number of units inside them.
Example:
Pallet 1 - 300 units
Pallet 2 - 400 units
Pallet 1 - 500 units in Carton 1, 2, and 3
If you're only shipping cartons, then Carton 1 - 50 units,
Carton 2 - 60 units, etc.
All items in that transfer and their respective cartons in
which they have been placed.
Important! In the event of shipping grocery items, attach a
list of all the items with their expiry dates, and batch numbers.
Category-Specific Packing Instructions
Fashion products
- Security
Tags: should be removed, and sewing/swing tags should be visible in
the packaging (in the absence of a sewing tag, fashion items should have a
tag that provides the size and product details).
Not-necessary- price tags should be removed prior to supply.
- Product
Tags and Barcoding: Products of every assortment type, such as size or
color, must have a unique barcode & Partner SKU
Example: A shirt that comes in different colors &
sizes should have a partner SKU that identifies each combination of color &
size - Partner SKUs of Blue Small should be different from Blue Medium, Blue
Large, etc.
Product Shelf-Life Requirements
Ensure your products meet the following shelf-life criteria:
- FBN
Products: Minimum 1 year.
- FBP
Products:
- Cosmetics:
Over 1 year.
- Health
& Nutrition: Over 1 year.
- Personal
Care: At least 8 months.
- Food
& Beverages: At least 6 months.
Product Segregation Guidelines
Product segregation should be done based on the below
criteria:
Fragrance
|
- EDT/EDP
segregation
- Size
segregation (75ML, 100ML, 150ML)
- Department
(MEN / WOMEN)
- Brand
|
Make Up
|
- Lips
- Model number/color
- Eyes
- Model number/color
- Face
- Model number/color
- Nails
- Model number/color
- Brushes
& Applicators - Model number/color
- Nail
Care - Model number/color
|
Hair Care
|
- Department
(MEN/WOMEN)
- Size
(75ML, 100ML, 150ML)
- Brand
- Model
|
Skin Care
|
- Model
number, size, color & department
|
Tools & Brushes
|
- Model
number, size, color & department
|
Personal Care
|
- Model
number, size, color & department
|
Grooming
|
- Model
Number, Size, Color & Department
- EX:
Cartridges/razor blade refills should be segregated Model Number, Size,
Color & Department wise if the ASN contains more than one SKU for
similar products.
|
Health & Nutrition
|
- Model
Number, Size, Color & Department
- Expiry
if applicable should be over 1 year
|
Jewelry
|
- Do
not mix similar looking items
- Jewelry
types; ex: Rings (by style & color), chains (size, color,
style)
- Department
|
Apparel
|
- Size
(S,M,L, XL/8,10,12,14,)
- Style
- Color
- Department
- All
security tags should be removed
|
Electronic & Mobile
|
- Mobiles
- Color
segregation
- Model
Name/Model Number segregation
- Internal
Memory (64GB, 256GB etc.)
|
- Laptops
& IT Accessories
- Color
- Model
name/number
- Internal
memory (500 GB, 1T)
- Storage
(RAM/HDD)
- Screen
size
- Processor
(intel/Core)
- Processor
type (Celero /Core i5 etc.)
- Connector
(wireless/Bluetooth)
|
- Headphones
& Earphones
- Color,
model number,
- Connectivity
(wireless/Bluetooth/wired)
- Brand
name
|
- Video
Games
- Model
Number, Version, Size,
- Platform
|
- Televisions
- Screen
size, color, model number, brand
|
|
|
|
- Smartwatches
and Accessories
- Model
number, color, brand
|
- Tablets
- Model
number, color, brand
|
- ebook
Readers & Accessories
- Model
number, color, brand
|
That's it!
Got more questions?
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