1. Packaging Requirements:
Watts has a NEW standard for using QR code labels on standard packages shipped to our manufacturing sites.
Please review our new standard and update your process to include this new QR label.
The new (QR) label information applies to Master Cartons.
Please keep the total weight of boxes below 40 pounds per box.
Please note the packaging specifications on our Watts Supplier website.
New Box Label Standard for Watts.
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Standard Box Label
As of 1/1/2018 Watts will require suppliers to label all boxes shipped to Watts facilities in a fashion similar to the one displayed on the right
Important: This label applies to Master Carton Boxes part numbers only.
Order of information must be the same from top to bottom; Alignment can vary as long as order is maintained (See page 4) for the required order of fields.
Terminology must match exactly as shown.
Important: When inputting the PO# the PO or SS prefix must be retained as part of the PO as shown. Example: PO or SS123456
Note: Place QR code label away from other barcodes.
Note: Include leading zeros (if any) in the data string.
One QR code label required per master carton box.
Please provide the best description for units where appropriate for items such as (i.e. LBS, BOXES, PIECES)
*1/3/2018*10,000*0*1of 10*C360 BRASS*USA*245675*WDSBD22*PO775889*10*1XY235*WEBSTER VALVE, FRANKLIN, NH*
QR Code example represents the data string when scanned.
An asterisk (*) is required after each piece of information in order for our scanners to read the code.
Min. Bar Code size of 3/8 inch by 3/8 inch.
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The QR Code
QR codes function similarly to barcodes but can hold more information
Several free websites offering QR code generation
No software required with free websites; but both paid and free software available if generating offline is desired
Information must be typed into QR code generation in the same order as it is on the right, top to bottom
Only the data on the label is embedded in the QR Code.
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4. Methods of QR Code Generation
Watts Requirements:
Example generators
Websites (Always select to enter as plain text where available)
generator.net/
Downloadable Software
Media Freeware
Viscom Software
Fields to include in listed order
WATTS PART #
MFG DATE
QTY
REV LEVEL
BOX #
MATERIAL TYPE
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
SUPPLIER ID
DESC
P. O. #
WEIGHT
LOT #
SHIP TO SITE
*Please note that the above software and websites are displayed as an example of the multitude of QR generation capabilities available. Watts cannot endorse or verify the reliability, security, or capability of any of the above websites or software.*
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Field Definitions
WATTS PART #: The part # that is used to order Watts parts.
MFG Date: The date the product was manufactured.
QTY: (XXX) PIECES Quantity of product being shipped (per master carton.)
REV LEVEL: Revision of the part on Watts Purchase Order.
Box#: (X) of (XX) BOXES The count for the number of boxes being shipped.
Material Type: The type of material being shipped. Dominant material shall apply.
Country of Origin: Where manufactured parts are coming from.
Supplier ID: The unique numbers that identify you as a Watts supplier.
DESC: The parts description of the item being shipped.
PO: Purchase Order number for the part being shipped.
Weight: Total Weight of the shipped product (per individual box).
Lot#: Product lot # that the parts were manufactured from for traceability.
Ship to Site: Location of the facility these are shipping to.
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