Direct Shot Distributing Distribution Receiving Specifications
The purpose of Receiving Specification is to: a) Provide our suppliers with our receiving requirements, hours of operation and helpful information with respect to making a delivery to our facilities. b) Establish repeatability, consistency and standardization to help us better serve our customers. c) Open communication channels and partnerships with our customers, suppliers, and vendors. d) Reduce errors and receiving time while improving our operating efficiency.
Items that do not meet the stated requirements may be returned, reworked, or subjected to additional handling, rework and shipping fees.
Appointment Requirements
Appointments are required 24 hours in advance of the delivery if a standing appointment time is not already predetermined (ie. FedEx Freight, USF Holland).
Each truck requires a separate delivery appointment.
Any truck arriving without a delivery appointment will be given a lesser priority than deliveries with scheduled appointments.
Any truck arriving before or after their scheduled delivery appointment will be given lesser priority than deliveries scheduled and on-time.
Leaving a message does NOT designate an appointment.
Only Direct Shot Distributing can assign delivery appointments.
Receiving is occasionally done outside normal receiving hours (due to demand). Please call for information if you have any questions.
Information required when making an appointment
Carrier name and phone number
Vendor name and phone number
The BOL, ASN (if applicable), and purchase order numbers.
Total Skid and carton count
Trailer Number

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Franklin
Distribution
Center
2001 Commerce Parkway,
Dock Doors 61–69,
Franklin, IN 46131
317-736-2830, ext. 16112
Franklin
Returns Center
Best Buy 3PL
2001 Commerce Parkway,
Dock Door 70,
Franklin, IN 46131
317-736-2830, ext. 16186
Franklin
Returns Center
Walmart
2001 Commerce Parkway,
Dock Doors 69-70,
Franklin, IN 46131
317-736-2830, ext. 16186
Franklin
Returns Center
2001 Commerce Parkway,
Dock Doors 71-75,
Franklin, IN 46131
317-736-2830, ext. 16186
07:00-20:00
Sat: Closed
Sun: By appointment only
07:00-15:00
07:00-15:00
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
07:00-15:00
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed

Direct Shot Distributing Distribution Receiving Specifications
General Barcode information
Direct Shot Distributing Distribution Centers use the following barcodes during our processes: UCC-
128, UPC-A, UCC-12, and SCC-14. It is the responsibility of the suppliers to meet the barcode specifications described in this text. The specific barcode requirements for the product (item), carton, and pallets are addressed in parts 6 – 8 of this text.
UPC Barcode Specifications – see figures 1 and 2, UPC Barcode.
The UPC Bar Code box should measure 1
½
" wide by 5/8" high. The background must always be white and the actual height of the UPC Bars themselves should be 7/16". This leaves a white clean area to facilitate the scanning and reading of the UPC Bar Code. It should be positioned on the Tray Card/Liner so that it is not closer than 3/8" from the perforation and 1/8" from the bottom of the package.
Barcodes must be a series of black on white solid parallel bars (color barcodes are not acceptable.)
Overall shape of the barcode must be rectangular, not truncated.
Barcodes may be in ladder or picket fence orientation (no diagonal barcodes).
Barcodes must meet ANSI Grade C or better quality standards (see ANSI X3.182) for each of the following categories: edge, reflective minimum, symbol contrast, minimum edge contrast, modulation, defects, decode, and decodability.
Barcodes must be free of obstructions (permanent marker/ highlighter marks, stickers, etc.)
Every barcode must have matching human-readable text above or below it.
Barcodes are required on each item to identify the product.
All barcodes on the item must be equal.
If the barcode has additional identifiers (ex: UPC+2), the additional identifier bars must be the same height as the base barcode.
Wrap requirements
Direct Shot Distributing requires wrap or polybags to preserve the integrity of the item. Items larger than
4½” X 9 ¼” may be poly bagged
.
Wrap should conform to the shape of the unit without obstructing the text or graphics.
Wrap seams must be sealed to prevent damage through normal handling and automation.
Torn wrap, pinholes larger than ¼”, or welds protruding from the unit > ¼” are unacceptable.
Carton Labeling Requirements (figure 3)
Direct Shot Distributing requires product labels on all finished good cartons. The label must be centered on the outside of the smallest side of the carton and contain the following:
UCC128 Barcode identifying the part number in a large font (at least 6mm or ¼”)
UPC-A (or UPC+2) Barcode identifying the item’s UPC number
Assigned site name or ID
Carton count in large font (10mm or 3/8”) and UCC128 barcode.
SCC14 barcode identifying the item.

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Product Orientation Requirements
Every item in the carton must be oriented in the same direction, with the title facing toward the carton label.
Partial Carton Requirements
Cartons containing other than the standard carton quantity must be identified by a sticker on the carton near the label. The sticker must read “Partial” and must display the actual quantity.
Partial cartons must be located at the top of the pallet.
No more than 1 partial carton is permitted per item per order.
Master Carton Requirements
Master cartons must not exceed 50 pounds.
A pack list must accompany each master carton.
All inner cartons must contain a carton label (See Figures 3 and 4).
Other Carton Requirements
All cartons must contain one title per carton. Mixed product is not acceptable.
The carton size, quantity and stacking pattern must remain consistent for each item for all shipments.
Pallets for all sites must be 42” x 42” stringer style. No block-style pallets of any type are allowed.
Each pallet requires a container sheet that identifies the product on that specific pallet.
The maximum height must not be greater than 50”.
Carton barcode labels must face the outer perimeter as much as possible.
Pallets containing more than one item require a “Mixed Pallet” label.
The carton-stacking pattern must be interlocking to prevent spills and damage.
Pallets must be constructed of wood.
Overhang of product on the pallet is not acceptable.
The pallet wrap must be applied complete and tight to minimize tearing, shifting and tampering of the product during transportation.
Container Sheet Requirements
At a minimum, the following information must be included on the Pallet/ Container Sheet:
Ship From: Name, Address and Telephone number
Ship To: Name and Address
Customer Purchase Order number(s)
Unique pallet identification number encoded with a UCC-128 barcode
Item and UPC numbers
Item Description
Quantity per title on Pallet
Quantity per carton on Pallet
Total quantity on Pallet
# of cartons
# of pallets (1)
The container sheet must be securely attached to the pallet and visible as the container is unloaded from the truck. The pallet/ container sheet must be legible and contain all of the requirements listed above.
Hand written changes to the skid count or carton count are not acceptable.

Direct Shot Distributing Distribution Receiving Specifications
Pack List Requirements
Each order must contain a pack list which is visible and securely attached to the associated pallet along with the BOL. Hand written changes to the pallet are not acceptable. Pack list information must include;
Ship From: Name, Address and Telephone number
Ship To: Name and Address
Pack List Number
Date pack list was created
UCC-128 barcode with the Customer Purchase Order number (or ASN, if applicable)
Customer Purchase Order number(s)
Carrier Name
List of all pallet identification numbers that are associated with the pack list
Item and/or UPC number(s)
Item description
Quantity per carton
Total quantity per title
Quantity per pallet
Total pallets
Total quantity per Purchase Order
Bill of Lading (BOL) Requirements
At a minimum, each truckload requires a BOL. Hand written changes to the skid count or carton count are not acceptable. A master BOL is required if there are more than 1 BOLs for a truck. The BOL must contain:
BOL number
Ship from name, address, and telephone
Ship to name and address
Seal # if the truck was sealed
Customer P.O. number
Total pallet count
Total carton count
Total item count
Signature of shipper and carrier
All pack list numbers associated with the BOL

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Figure 1 –UPC Barcode Requirements

Direct Shot Distributing Distribution Receiving Specifications
1.
The UPC Bar Code box should measure 1½" wide by 5/8" high.
2.
The background must always be white and the actual height of the UPC Bars themselves should be 7/16". This leaves a white clean area to facilitate the scanning and reading of the UPC
Bar Code. It should be positioned on the Tray Card/Liner so that it is not closer than 3/8" from the perforation and 1/8" from the bottom of the package.
3.
Barcodes must be a series of black on white solid parallel bars
(color barcodes are not acceptable.)
4.
Overall shape of the barcode must be rectangular, not truncated.
5.
Barcodes may be in ladder or picket fence orientation (no diagonal barcodes).
6.
Barcodes must meet ANSI Grade C or better quality standards
(see ANSI X3.182) for each of the following categories: edge, reflective minimum, symbol contrast, minimum edge contrast, modulation, defects, decode, and decodability.
7.
Barcodes must be free of obstructions (permanent marker/ highlighter marks, stickers, etc.)
8.
Every barcode must have matching human-readable text above or below the barcode.
9.
Barcodes are required on each item to identify the product.
10.
All barcodes on the item must be equal.
11.
If the barcode has additional identifiers (ex: UPC+2), the additional identifier bars need to be the same height as the base barcode.
Figure 2 - Music Product UPC
Product Name: 1X30 Cartons
Manufacturing and Returns product that is in a 1X30 carton should be 24 to a layer and 7 high on a 42X42 pallet. Carton labels should face out as much as possible.

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Figure 3. Detailed SPA label

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Abbreviated SPA label

Direct Shot Distributing Distribution Receiving Specifications
Rev March 2015 includes verbiage in red:
Appointment Requirements
Appointments are required 24 hours in advance of the delivery if a standing appointment time is not already predetermined (ie. FedEx Freight, USF Holland).