MGM Brakes Label Specifications
6.2
Label Standards
The following label standards are to provide a uniform implementation and integration
of material management:
1. The minimum size of the standard MGM Brakes part identification label shall be
4" high by 6" wide. (See Figures 1a and 1b)
2. Label paper shall be in a color not in contrast with black printing, white preferred.
3. Adhesive types can be pressure sensitive or dry gummed as long as adherence
to the package substrate is assured and application is wrinkle free.
If the
specified label cannot be affixed to the package/container, because of container
size or design, special arrangements will be required in writing.
4. The following label information is required in human readable and barcode
readable format, and must have the proper AIAG approved data identifiers.
Element
AIAG Identifier

MGM Brakes part number.
P

Quantity in container
Q

MGM purchase order number
K

MGM engineering rev. level
2P

Supplier lot number (1 per container only)
1T

Deviation number
Z

Tool/Mold number
10S

Supplier name and address
Human readable only
5. Other identifying information may be required depending on the type part being
supplied. This data should be traceable through lot number. Please contact the
Director of Quality Assurance if you have questions.
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6.3
Label Format
Our preferred label format contains a PDF417 2D barcode containing all the above
required elements. For suppliers not capable of producing a PDF417 barcode, we will
accept an alternative label format with barcode symbology code 39.
6.4
PDF417 2D Barcode Label
4“
6“
Figure 1a
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1. The PDF417 barcode consists of a Message Header, Format Header, part data,
and Message Trailer. Each data field is separated by an At Sign („@‟).
Sample PDF417 encoded data string
[)>RS06@P8015196@Q10000@K0060630@2P123@1T1234567890@Z08999@10S10623-10 RSEOT
Description of PDF417 data
[)>RS
06
@
P
8015196
@
Q
10000
@
K
0060630
@
2P
123
@
1T
1234567890
@
Z
08-999
@
10S
10623-10
R E
S OT
Message Header
Format Header
Delimiter
AIAG Prefix for part number
Part Number
Delimiter
AIAG Prefix for Quantity
Quantity
Delimiter
AIAG Prefix for PO Number
PO Number
Delimiter
AIAG Prefix for Rev
Rev
Delimiter
AIAG Prefix for Lot Number
Lot Number
Delimiter
AIAG Prefix for Deviation Number
Deviation Number
Delimiter
AIAG Prefix for Tool Number
Tool Number
Message Trailer
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Decimal / Hex value for special characters
Character
Decimal
Hex
[
91
5B
)
41
29
>
62
3E
R
S
30
1E
04
04
E
6.5
OT
Barcode Label with Code 39 Symbology
4”
6”
Figure 1b
1. Bar code symbology is code 39, (also known as 3 of 9). The barcode symbol
height shall be a minimum of 0.5 inch (13mm). The range of the width of the
narrow element (smallest space or bar) shall be from 0.013 to 0.017 inches. The
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ratio of the nominal width of the wide elements to the nominal width or the
narrow elements shall be 3:1 with an allowable range of 2.8:1 to 3.2:1.
6.6
Data Area Characteristics
MGM part number, quantity, purchase order number, revision number, lot number, tool
number (if applicable), must be included on each label in the designated data area. If a
part is under a deviation then the deviation number must be included on the label. All
data may vary in the number of characters.
1. Part Number Area: „PART NUMBER (P)‟. The length of the part number is
variable plus the data identifier (P). The part number shall be the designated
number assigned by MGM Brakes.
2. Quantity Area:
„QUANTITY (Q)‟. The maximum length of the quantity is 5
numeric characters plus the data identifier (Q). When unit of measure is pieces,
no notation is required. When the unit of measure is not pieces (e.g., pounds), it
shall be noted in human readable form only. When used, the unit of measure
shall be directly to the right of the human readable quantity. The unit of measure
shall not be bar coded.
3. Purchase Order Number Area: „PO Number (K)‟ The maximum length of the
purchase order number is 7 characters plus the data identifier (K). The purchase
order shall be the designated number assigned by MGM Brakes.
4. Revision Number Area: „REV NUMBER (2P)‟. The maximum length of the
revision number is 3 numeric characters plus the data identifier (2P).
The
revision number shall be the designated number assigned by MGM Brakes.
Revision level will usually be the current level on the MGM engineering
production release drawing. However, the revision level must reflect the latest
“approved” tooling modification. This situation typically applies, but is not limited
to, aluminum die cast parts.
5. Lot Number Area: „LOT Number SPLR (1T)‟. The maximum length of the lot
number is 10 characters plus the data identifier (1T). Supplier is responsible for
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assigning a lot number, (reference section 1.8).
If parts are serialized, a lot
number of „NA‟ must be provided.
6. Deviation Number Area:
„DEV NUMBER (Z)‟. The maximum length of the
deviation number is 6 characters plus data identifier (Z). The deviation number
shall be the designated number assigned by MGM Brakes.
If you have no
deviation then field value should be „NA‟. If you have multiple deviations, then
print the latest or most current one.
7. Tool/Mold Number Area: „Tool No: (10S)‟. The maximum length of the tool
number is 8 characters plus the data identifier (10S). Supplier is responsible for
assigning a tool number, (reference section 1.9).
Tool/Mold number information is valuable when containment action is needed at
MGM or supplier, especially when supplier uses multiple tools/molds to produce
a part number. Tool/Mold number is required for, but not limited to, aluminum die
cast parts, rubber diaphragms, and when the “approved” revision level of the tool
is different than the “current” revision level. All suppliers are encouraged to
provide this information when a multiple tools/molds condition applies; when it
does not apply, provide “NA”.
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6.7
Label Location
1. Illustrations of the most common shipping packs and
recommended label locations are show in figures 2
through 4. All cartons and pallets should have two
identical labels and label should face outward.
Pallet labels should be placed on two adjacent sides,
in the upper right hand corner. Carton labels should
be placed on two adjacent sides.
2. If different parts are mixed on the same pallet, a
Mixed Pallet label (example shown below) should be
located on two adjacent sides. (Wrap around label
acceptable)
4”
6”
Figure 5
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6.8
Other Related Documents
1. Packing List. The packing list will be included with each shipment for each
destination, showing Shipment Identification Number, MGM Brakes purchase
order number, part numbers, and quantity per part number. One copy of the
packing list is to be attached to the last container loaded of every shipment so
that is readily available when the trailer is opened. The packing list is to be
inserted in an envelope marked clearly: “Packing List”.
2. Advanced Shipment Notification (ASN). The data contained on the shipment
identification label shall be consistent with data transmitted in the advanced
shipment notifications. (reference section 5.1).
3. Invoices. The Shipment Identification Number (SID) will be included on all
invoices. The SID number enables MGM Brakes to speedily process all invoices
and, if problems arise, facilitates communication to suppliers.
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