KARMANN USA, INC.
KARMANN MANUFACTURING, LLC.
KARMANN TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT, LLC.
Shipping Parts / Identification
Label Standards
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CONTENTS
1.0
Introduction .......................................................................... Pg-3
2.0
Packaging & Shipping Data ................................................. Pg-3
3.0
Labels ................................................................................... Pg-3
4.0
Bar Code Labeling ............................................................... Pg-4
5.0
Label Location ……………………………………………. Pg-4
6.0
Label Protection ................................................................... Pg-5
7.0
Plant Shipping Address ........................................................ Pg-5
8.0
Packaging and Shipping Label ............................................. Pg-5
9.0
Multiple/Common Item Packs ……………………………. Pg-5
10.0 Mixed Item Loads ................................................................ Pg-6
11.0 Removal of Old Labels ........................................................ Pg-7
12.0 Label Locations on Various Shipping Packs ....................... Pg-8
13.0 Container/Master/Mixed Load Labels ................................. Pg-10
14.0 Packaging & Shipping Label Detailed Outline .................... Pg-11
15.0 Glossary …………………………………………………… Pg-12
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Introduction
These specifications provide guidelines for shipping/parts identification labels for
suppliers shipping to Karmann Manufacturing Plants.
The label is designed to improve the productivity and controls at suppliers and Karmann
Manufacturing, by allowing effective and efficient capture of data for production counts,
warehouse input/output, shipper generation, forwarding, freight transfer control,
receiving, and other inventory controls. Strict adherence to these specifications for the
Shipping/Parts Identification Label will benefit both suppliers and Karmann
Manufacturing.
Plant Shipping Address
The plant shipping address is mandatory in the identification of packages or unit loads
shipped by highway carrier to Karmann Manufacturing plants by outside suppliers or by
other Karmann Manufacturing plants. The plant shipping address shall include the plant
name, plant dock, plant location code, plant street address, city, state and zip code.
The supplier shall refer to their most recent material release authorization for the correct
shipping and dock location address.
Labels
Suppliers must insure that all materials shipped to Karmann Manufacturing Corporation
Plants are correctly labeled and that the labels are properly attached or inserted into the
holders on the racks or containers.
A Container Label shall be used to identify each single container/unit of like parts.
A Master Label shall be used to identify the total contents of a multiple single pack load
of the same part number.
A Mixed Load Label shall be used to identify a load of multiple single packs of different
part numbers.
Required Data Areas and Titles
Shown are the required data fields for all labels:
--- Karmann Part number
--- Quantity
--- Purchase Order number
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--- Serial number
--- Plant Code
--- Storage Location
--- Drop Zone
--- Engineering Change/Revision Level
--- Manufacturing Date
--- Supplier Code
--- Supplier Name
--- Country of Origin
The label paper shall be white in color with bold, black printing. The required label size
is 4 in. (102mm) high by 6 in. (152 mm) wide or ISO size A6. All labels must meet the
AIAG specifications for quality, reflectivity, and readability. Labels must be scannable
from the exterior of the shipping unit (not covered by banding, cardboard, or shrink wrap.
The character size of the “Plant Location Code” shall be 1 in. (25.4 mm) high. The
character size of the “Karmann Manufacturing Plant Name,” and “Street Address” shall
be 0.20 in. (5.1 mm) high. The character size of the “Dock Location Code” shall be 1 in.
(25.4 mm) high.
The data identifiers listed below SHALL be used on Karmann labels:
Bar code Labeling
This guideline is the standard for the automotive industry with which Karmann
Manufacturing expects all suppliers to adhere. Adhesive types can be pressure sensitive
or dry gummed as long as adherence to the package substrate is assured and application is
wrinklefree and only for use on expendable packaging. For returnable/durable packaging,
use only as authorized by Karmann Manufacturing Corporate Material Handling
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Engineering Department.
Label Location
The label or tag shall be attached to two adjacent sides of each individual
package/container (See Page AIAG B-10) exceptions may apply where there is no area
on the sides of the containers to apply the label. For unit load packaging that is shrink
wrapped the master label and mix load labels must be applied to the outside.
When individual containers are palletized and made into a unit load for mechanical
handling, the master label shall be attached to two adjacent sides of the unit
load.
Label Protection
Label protection against moisture, weathering, abrasion, etc., may be required in harsh
environments and is encouraged wherever practical. Laminates, sprays, window
envelopes, and clear plastic pouches are examples of possible protection method. Care
must be taken to assure that labels meet reflectivity and contrast requirements and can
be scanned with contact and non-contact devices.
Plant Shipping Address
The plant shipping address is mandatory in the identification of packages or unit loads
shipped by highway carrier to Karmann Manufacturing Corporation plants by outside
suppliers or by other Karmann Manufacturing plants. The plant shipping address shall
include the plant name, plant dock, plant location code, plant street address, city, state
and zip code.
The supplier shall refer to their most recent material release authorization for the correct
shipping and dock location address.
Packaging and Shipping Label
The packaging and shipping label is used to identify the contents in the container being
shipped to the plant. It shall include the part number, part description, supplier name,
supplier code, quantity, engineering level change, safety item identification; date
manufactured, plant dock location, drop zone location and serial number. All part
numeric identifications shall have the bar code identifier directly below them. Karmann
Manufacturing request that the character size for the part number on the packaging label
should be 0.5 inches (12.7mm).
Multiple, Common Item Packs
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A Master Label is required to be used to identify the total contents of a multiple single
pack load of the same part number. The label shall be placed on the unit load in such a
manner that when the pack is broken apart the label is discarded (e.g., attach to outside of
stretch wrap).
Mixed Item Loads
A Mixed Load Label shall be used to identify a load of multiple single packs of different
part numbers. For further information see AIAG B-10 pages 18 and 23. Note: Mix loads
are required to have a Master Label of each individual part applied to the shipments.
The label shall be placed on the unit load in such a manor that when the pack is broken
apart the label is discarded (e.g. attach to outside of stretch wrap or affix to the banding).
Removal of Old Labels
Assuring that the removal of old labels prior to shipping has been completed remains the
responsibility of the supplier, this includes standard container returns that are managed by
third party container management facilities.
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Plastic Modular
Container, Tote
Identical labels shall be located on two opposite sides in
designated locations or as agreed to by the trading partners.
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Collapsible Sleeve Pack
Identical labels shall be located on two adjacent sides in
designated locations or as agreed to by the trading partners.
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Plastic Pallet Box
Identical labels shall be located on two adjacent sides in
designated locations or as agreed to by the trading partners.
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Exhibits 1.1 & 1.2
LABEL SIZES
The Karmann Manufacturing Label is now 6 inches (or 6.5 inches) x 4 inches (152.4 mm
(or 165.1) x 101.6 mm).
Not to scale - for illustrative purposes only.
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Exhibits 2.1 & 2.2
MASTER/MIXED AND CONTAINER LABEL BLOCK DIMENTIONS AND BLOCK USES
Block heights are nominally 1.1 +/- .1 inch and 0.9 +/- .1 inch (27 mm and 22.9 mm +/- 2.54mm).
Exhibits not to scale – for illustrative purposes only.
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GLOSSARY
CODE 128
For the purposes of this standard, Code 128 shall mean the symbology as described in ISO/IEC15417.
Code 128 generally uses a check digit for validation. For the purposes of this document, the ONLY check
digit type NOT TO BE USED is the EAN/UCC type.
CONTAINER
A receptacle for shipping goods; examples are palletboxes, totes, and racks. (See also Pack, Package or
Load).
CUSTOMER
In a transaction, the party that receives, buys, or consumes an item or service.
CUSTOMER PART NUMBER
The part number as defined by the customer.
DATA ELEMENT
The smallest named item of information that can convey data, analogous to a field in a data record or a
word in a sentence.
ITEM
A single part or material purchased, manufactured, and/or distributed.
LABEL
A card, strip of paper, etc., marked and attached to an object to indicate the objects nature, contents,
ownership, destination, etc..
LABELING AREA
Area on the label available for printing.
LIKE PARTS
Same part/item number.
LINES PER BLOCK (LPB)
Units of measure defining the height of text characters (see appendix D for examples and approximate
conversion to inches and millimetres).
MASTER LABEL
A label used when shipping to identify and summarize the total contents of a multiple pack on a
unit load.
MIXED ITEM PACK
A pack containing items with different part/item numbers.
MIXED LOAD LABEL
A label used when shipping to identify mixed items on a unit load pack.
QUANTITY
On a label, the marking that indicates the number of parts or items or the amount in any other unit of
measure that is contained within the package.
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SERIAL NUMBER
A string of numeric or alphanumeric characters in the issuer’s information system used for uniquely
identifying an individual item or entity for its life. This character string shall not be repeated within 365
days to a single customer.
SHIP FROM
On a transport label, the address of the location where the carrier will return the shipment if the container is
undeliverable.
SHIP TO
On a transport label, the address of the location where a carrier will deliver the shipment.
SHIPPING/PARTS IDENTIFICATION
A label used to identify the contents of a shipping pack.
STANDARD QUANTITY PACK
A pack which always contains the same quantity of like items.
SUPPLIER
In a transaction, the party that provides or furnishes an item or service.
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