BISG Carton Label Format
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Posted in: Barcodes
What’s the buzz about New BISG carton Label Format?
Recently, many publishers may have noticed that certain retailers are now requiring that inbound cartons be marked according the carton marking requirements established by the Book Industry Study Group. These guidelines might have been a recommendation in the past, but many of the larger retailers are now requiring the format be used to facilitate the receiving and inventory processes on inbound shipments.
We suggest that publishers with sales to major vendors such as Barnes & Noble Dist. Center, Baker & Taylor and Ingram Books should use the Book Industry Study Group (BISG) suggested carton labeling specifications. The barcodes in these labels incorporate field identifiers that help the vendors in their automation processes. These vendors threaten non-compliance charge backs if these specifications are not used. If you are unsure whether or not your cartons require this specific format, it is always best to check with the retailer or vendor first before shipping any cartons to a specific facility. A link to the BISG carton labeling format is supplied below for reference. http://www.bisg.org/docs/shipping_label_guidelines.pdf Fotel can provide BISG compliant carton labels to satisfy these requirements to ensure that your shipment will be accepted and not be subject to costly, unnecessary fines or charge backs.
