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Secondary Packaging

February 20, 2019

Standards

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Updates

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Secondary Packaging Standards - Update Log

This chart outlines the changes that have been made to this document since it was first published in June 2018.

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Q4 FY2019 UPDATES

Q1 FY2020 UPDATES

Changes to Secondary Packaging

8-25

Added - Sustainability packaging best practices

Changes to RRP Standards

26

Added an example of a Waterfall endcap display

34

Added - (Not all shelf depths are 22") to bullet point B.

39

Added - HSC style SRP trays, P-Preferred for imports

40

Added - Considerations for Small, narrow, and thin SRP trays

41

Added - Considerations for Transitioning new product to SRP trays

Changes to Supply Chain Standards

3

Updated contacts - Direct Ship Vendor DSV Support and DSV Question | Orange S2S Labels

6

Case handling (first paragraph) | Master pack (R-required | first bullet point)

7

Break pack (fourth bullet point)

8

Conveyable shipping case (first paragraph) | Conveyable cases and packaging (multiple bullet points) Non-conveyable cases (third paragraph) | Straps and bands (both paragraphs)

9

Adhesives (paragraph) | Sealing and opening (bullet point) | Container surfaces (required)

10

Compression | Perforated cases | Openings, gaps, and windows (third and fourth paragraph)

11

Fragile merchandise packaging (Cases may encounter...)

16

Lithium battery requirements (third paragraph and web link) | Replaced image with label examples

17

Removed "Domestic" from title | Case markings (third bullet point) | Acceptable vendor pack case labeling (second paragraph)

18

Partitions are preferred for glass products | Plastic wrap seam may not cover ITF-14 barcode

22

Rearranged entire page | Inner pack structural recommendations (added multiple bullet points)

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Updated image of shipping label example

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Updates

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Secondary Packaging Standards - Update Log

This chart outlines the changes that have been made to this document since it was first published in June 2018.

PAGE

Q4 FY2019 UPDATES

Q1 FY2020 UPDATES

Changes to Supply Chain Standards

29

14-digit case GTIN interleaved 2 of 5 barcode (third bullet point)

14-digit case GTIN interleaved 2 of 5 barcode (Reworded first paragraph, first two bullet points)

31

iGPS added to approved pallet poolers | Changed "Preferred" to "Required"

33

Unitized stacking (second, third and last paragraph)

34

Pallet Underhang (minimized to support the unitized load)

36

NOTE - Corner boards can sit on top of the pallet or extent to the floor

37

Added shipping support example for PDQ trays with peg hooks

38

Stretch wrapping (third and sixth bullet points)

46

Added bullet point - Full truckload for grocery packing slip is required

59

Changed page flag to "General Merchandise"

63

"Keep Refrigerate" only for non-ambient items.

This page is now about Deli case formatting only

64

"Keep Frozen" only for non-ambient items.

This page is now about Bakery case formatting only

Changes to Graphic Standards

7

Added NOTE - Annual Event direction will be released independent of this guide.

10

Added Variable pricing for seasonal PDQ trays

20-24

Added new "Tween" category for D46 Holiday

30

Changed "Item Number" to "Walmart Item Number"

49

Changed call out to say "match icon to shelf ready tray"

59

Updated new Pen + Gear logo

77

Removed contact information for Jeannie Breese

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Introduction

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Introduction

The purpose of this guide is to provide consolidated content for direction on secondary packaging. At Walmart, secondary packaging is defined as the outer case utilized to ship products through our distribution networks or directly into stores so that items can be merchandised on shelf efficiently and effectively. Secondary Packaging includes outer cases, shelf-ready packaging, and PDQs. While every effort has been made to provide a clear understanding of our requirements, no single resource is capable of identifying every possible scenario. Use this guide, the resources contain herein, and the contact information provided to ensure all requirements are met. For ease of use, the content contained within guide has been organized by Supply Chain Standards, Retail Ready Packaging Standards, and Graphic Treatment Standards.

Secondary Packaging

RRP Standards

Secondary Packaging

Graphic Standards

Secondary Packaging

Supply Chain Standards

Retail Ready Packaging Standards: Walmart classifies Retail Ready Packaging (RRP) as both shelf-ready packaging and PDQs (features/displays). Shelf-Ready packaging (SRP) refers to the packaging that not only ships into the stores, but also can be unloaded from the truck and placed directly on the store shelf with little to no extra effort. Additionally, PDQs can be unloaded from the truck, pulled to the sales floor, quickly unwrapped, and are ready for customers to shop. RRP can save time for store associates while helping to give your product presence in store. Refer to the Retail Ready Packaging Standards section to learn more about store fixtures, SRP structure guidance, and PDQ standards.

Graphic Standards: The structure of your RRP is the first step, but your RRP will also require graphic treatment to maximize in-store presence while improving the customer shopping experience. Walmart utilizes specific colors for key seasonal events as well as strategic colors and/or iconography for department specific seasonal campaigns. Refer to the Graphic Standards section to learn more about seasonal colors, graphics, RRP front lip guidance, and private brand logos.

Supply Chain Standards: The master shipping case is what protects and contains the product from the time it leaves the supplier to when it arrives at stores and includes critical case identifiers. Refer to the Supply Chain Standards section to learn many of the concepts and requirements for shipping through Walmart's Supply Chain networks, e-Commerce requirements and Direct Importation information.

Case Markings: Additional iconography and color bands are leveraged throughout Walmart's Departments to drive in-store efficiency. Refer to the Case Marking section to learn if supplemental case markings are required for your items.

With all secondary packaging, Walmart aims to reduce the environmental and social impacts of private brand and national brands packaging while maintaining our ability to deliver quality products all the way from the manufacturer to the store shelf and customer.

For more information about Walmart's expectations and requirements around Sustainable Packaging, refer to the Sustainable Packaging Playbook.

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Sustainability Priorities

Source Sustainably

Maximize recycled and sustainably sourced renewable content

Enhance material health

Optimize Design

Protect the product Reduce materials

Innovate

Sustainable packaging

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Support Recycling

Design for recycling Communicate recyclability

Deliver Every Day Low Cost and Performance

Meet business requirements

Walmart aims to reduce environmental and social impacts of private brand and national brand packaging, while maintaining our ability to deliver quality products to customers.

This playbook provides an overview of sustainable packaging best practices for suppliers interested in improving and innovating packaging. While the focus is on consumer-facing packaging, practices may impact or also be applied across the entire packaging system.

This playbook is not meant to replace business requirements. Rather, sustainable packaging best practices may be used to complement business needs.

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