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Packaging Standards

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 Cummins
Packaging
Standards

About These Standards:

This document specifies packaging practices and standards for both International and
Domestic service parts packaging requirements. These Standards are the foundation for
Suppliers to develop their packaging specifications. There may be specific requirements
within these standards that some of the Cummins Distribution Centers may have with regard
to unique lot size requirements for components shipped to them, such as bulk pack, carton
pack, size limitations, lot size/quantity per carton/pack etc. Suppliers shall develop their
packaging proposal based on the Standard and the Cummins receiving site specific
requirements and submit to Cummins Sourcing Manager using the Packaging Data Sheet
(PDS - see Appendix 3). Once approved, the receiving site Packaging or Materials
Representative will forward the approved Packaging Data Sheet (PDS) to the Supplier.

The Cummins Global Packaging Standard-New and ReCon Parts, hereinafter “the Standard”
has been created with the goal to standardize packaging, reduce waste, and improve quality
and packaging sustainability while providing parts at the lowest total cost. Packaging is a key
element in the supply chain which can impact safety, environment, quality, order quantities,
inventory levels, freight utilization and customer satisfaction.

Packaging designs shall focus on environmental impact and safety including consideration to
ergonomics and unit load stability in transit through point of use. Specific guidance on
acceptable materials and methods are outlined throughout the Standard.

This document specifies packaging practices and standards for all suppliers of New and
Recon parts to any and all Cummins New and ReCon parts facilities. These Standards are the
foundation for Suppliers to develop their part specific packaging specifications and ensure
that all incoming component(s) are adequately protected at the lowest total cost with due
consideration of sustainability and the entire supply chain flow. Supplier packaging shall
preserve part quality through the entire distribution chain up to and including the point of use
regardless of the freight terms or mode of transport.

The Global Packaging Standard- New & ReCon Parts may be accessed through
supplier.cummins.com - “Standards & Processes” section.

Any questions regarding these Packaging Standards can be sent to our Cummins
Packaging FE Leaders.

Paul G. Ouillette Sidney Joseph

Global Packaging Engineering Manager New and Recon Parts- Global Packaging Leader
Ph# 812-314-1948 Ph# 901-546-5348
Email: paul.ouillette@cummins.com Email : sidney.o.joseph@cummins.com

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 Table of Contents

Packaging Standards: Page

1.0 Introduction 4
Packaging Specification Approval Process……………5
2.0 Functionality
Protection……………….………………………………...6-9
Preservation………………………………………………9-10
Identification Requirements……………………………..10-22
Unitization for PDC Warehousing ……………………...23-27
3.0 Image
Container Requirements & Graphics…………………..27-44
4.0 Packaging Efficiency…………………………………………..44-45
5.0 Returnable Packaging………………………………………..45-46
6.0 Heavy Parts Packaging Guidelines………………………….46-52

Appendices:
1. Packaging Glossary……………………………………………53-58
2. Packaging Standard Test Methods…………………………..59-60
3. Packaging Data Sheet ………………………………………..61-63
4. Preservation …………………………………………………...64
5. Recycling Resin Codes……………………………………….65

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 Introduction
1.1 Mission

Each Cummins Aftermarket Part, regardless of where produced or packaged will be

packaged according to a specific set of criteria for that part. The criteria will be developed
and approved to meet the customer’s need regarding functionality, image and efficiency as
defined by Packaging Engineering.

1.2 Supplier Compliance

Cummins will randomly inspect incoming packaging to determine compliance per the
Standard. Where additional regulatory or other packaging requirements exist, or are not
covered in this Standard, the supplier is responsible to obtain and assure compliance.

In the event of noncompliance to the specifications within this document, Cummins

reserves the right to:
▪ Issue a Material Non-Conformance (MNC) to document the non-conformance to notify
the supplier of corrective action required.
▪ Issue a Supplier Corrective Action Report (SCAR) to document and drive corrective
action through a Supplier Quality Improvement Engineer (SQIE) led 7-Step process.
▪ Reject and request a Return Material Authorization (RMA) to return any shipment(s)
received that are improperly packaged and/or identified at the supplier’s expense.
▪ Charge the supplier for any cost due to non-compliance to the Standard. (e.g. may
include the cost of material and/or labor for any repackaging, sorting, rework or
replacement of damaged parts, etc.).
▪ Consider removing the supplier as a supplier to Cummins.

1.3 Cummins Delivery System

The Cummins Delivery System (CDS) was introduced in 1994 to provide the direction for
attaining functional excellence in all areas of product delivery. One of the functional
excellence requirements in CDS is packaging. These same basic principles are true
today in the Cummins Operating Systems (COS) which has replaced what was known as
Cummins Production Systems (CPS).

Done correctly, packaging can significantly impact the value of a service part. The key
elements are:

▪ Functionality: The package protects, preserves and identifies the part for
warehousing and distribution.
▪ Image: The package provides visual information to confirm that the customer is
purchasing a high-quality “Genuine Cummins Part.”
▪ Efficiency: The package integrates the part into the customer’s business operation
– making it easy to purchase, use and dispose.

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 This specifies the requirements for packaging service parts sold in the Aftermarket. All
suppliers (internal Cummins suppliers as well as external suppliers) of packaged parts to
the Aftermarket business are required to conform to these standards when shipping
service parts to any location in the Cummins distribution network.

1.4 Packaging Specification Approval Process

Internal and external Suppliers shall follow the process below in order to assure that their
packaging meets the Standard and the site-specific packaging requirements.

Expendable packaging price per unit shall be defined as a separate line item in all piece
part price quotations to Cummins Purchasing and in the Packaging Data Sheet (PDS)
referenced in Appendix 3: Packaging Data Sheet
1.4.1 Site Packaging Representatives are responsible for establishing their specific
receiving site packaging parameters for the Supplier. For example:
• Foot Print restrictions
• Weight & Height limitations
• Quantity per container limits
• Special Quality requirements
• Line side presentation orientation requirements

1.4.2 Suppliers shall contact the Packaging Representative from each specific Cummins
receiving site to inquire about specific site related packaging parameters. A limited
number of Cummins receiving sites have identified and documented their site-specific
packaging requirements that shall be included in Supplier’s packaging proposal(s).
Suppliers may find the Cummins Site Specific Packaging Requirements document
published in the Cummins Supplier Portal. For any questions regarding site-specific
requirements, please contact the site Packaging Representative.

1.4.3 Supplier shall develop their packaging proposal based on the Standard and the
Cummins receiving site specific requirements and submit to Cummins Sourcing
Manager using the Packaging Data Sheet located on the Supplier Portal
(supplier.cummins.com). An example is shown in Appendix 3: Packaging Data Sheet.
1.4.4 Where a part is used in both production and aftermarket/service applications the
PDS approval process is required for all Cummins manufacturing sites and PDC's.
1.4.5 Each receiving site shall review the Suppliers proposed packaging from the
Packaging Data Sheets and route internally for approval.
1.4.6 All individual part packaging specifications and related costs shall be defined prior
to shipment of parts to a Cummins receiving site. No changes shall be made except
those authorized by the Cummins receiving site Packaging Representative.
1.4.7 See Figure 1: Packaging Data Sheet (PDS) data flow diagram and Figure 2:
Packaging Data Sheet (PDS) flow chart for packaging approval process.

Supplier packaging changes on current (legacy) parts must also be approved by

the receiving plant/PDC’s packaging rep. via the PDS (Packaging Data Sheet)
process.

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Functionality

2.1 Protection

2.1.1 Discussion
The most important function of a service part’s package is to protect it from damage during
warehousing and distribution.

Supplier is responsible for packaging quality to assure proper component protection while
in shipment from point of origin through point of use with consideration of all carrier modes
used to transport freight.

Many of the component parts that are sold in Cummins Aftermarket are relatively small
and light weight, and will be consolidated with other similar parts in an over pack container
suitable for shipping. For these parts, a variety of packaging methods and materials are
approved for use.

Likewise, there are several other types of packages approved for heavier components that
may be shipped without additional over packing. Parts packages that weigh more than 50
pounds or are large in size must provide an access for forklift entry. Parts weighing more
than 20 pounds must be packed in a container that conforms to ASTM (American Society
for Testing and Materials) specifications in regard to air shipments, free fall tests and
vibration tests. These containers must also meet all service part packaging requirements.

In either case, the choice of which type of approved packaging method to use belongs to
the supplier.

2.1.2 Approved Package Styles

The primary styles of service parts packaging are:

▪ Corrugated cartons
▪ Solid fiberboard cartons
▪ Corrugated pads
▪ Plastic autobags (standard sizes)
▪ Envelopes (standard sizes)
▪ Anti-Static Bags
▪ Polyethylene sleeve (regular or VCI-impregnated)
▪ Shrink-wrap (with or without corrugated backing pad or VCI type film)
▪ Vacuum skin pack (hot or cold seal, with backing pad or VCI type film)
▪ Corrugated sleeve crate (with solid ends)
▪ Wooden crate (only for very large and heavy parts, or other special
circumstances)
▪ Heavy Parts Packaging. (See Heavy Parts Packaging Guidelines in Section
6 of these standards on page 46 for details)

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 There are many choices of these types of packaging already specified in standard sizes.
Wherever possible, it is desirable to utilize these specifications for the sake of consistency.
To obtain more detailed information on existing specifications, contact PDC Packaging
Engineer or Rep.

2.1.3 Packaging Design and Material Selection

The supplier shall consider the following general practices in establishing packaging design
and material selection.

a. The supplier shall utilize materials of sufficient strength and integrity to provide for the
safe transport of quality parts to the point of use.
b. The supplier shall apply proper packaging principles in container and dunnage design
with considerations for both static and dynamic conditions.
c. The supplier shall apply proper packaging principles in palletization and unit load
securement.
a. Recyclable Polyester strapping is preferred.
b. Metal strapping shall not be used without express written permission from the
Cummins Receiving Site Packaging Representative.
d. Containers are to be sized such that solid foundational support is derived from the pallet
(no pallet overhang).
a. Use of corner posts and angle board are acceptable means of enhancing unit-load
performance as required.

2.1.4 Interior Cushioning and Dunnage

Another important consideration having to do with protection is the interior cushioning or

dunnage. This element of the package serves several purposes – it immobilizes the part
inside the exterior container, insulates it from vibration and shock during transit, protects
the container walls from protrusions on the part, and fills the voids in the container for a
more solid pack.

Various methods are available, depending on the application. Examples include:

▪ Dunnage (kraft or tissue) paper
▪ Corrugated pads – filler pads or die-cut inserts
▪ Specially designed inserts or trays (“nest” the part)
▪ Foam – pads, bagged foam peanuts or foam-in-place (note that foam methods
should only be used when no other suitable method can be found due to
disposal problems)
▪ Bubble wrap
▪ Expandos

The selection of the best method should be based on performance (past experience and
test results) and cost. The final choice is subject to the same approval process outlined in
the discussion above. Contact PDC Packaging Engineer or Rep. for assistance.

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 2.1.5 Environmental Impact

The supplier is responsible to comply with Cummins initiatives to continually reduce our
waste, disposal cost and to increase our recycling efforts.
• Packaging must be created with consideration of all governmental regulations and
environmental impact from packaging material selection through the end of life
cycle.
• Acceptable packaging materials include, but are not limited to:

a. Wooden pallets/boxes/crates:

Note 1: Must comply with International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM 15) as
required.

Note 2: Manufactured wood packaging materials must comply with Cummins exposure
limits of 0.016 ppm [0.02 mg/m3 of formaldehyde per cubic meter of air (mg/m3)] as a 8
hour total weighted average and 0.1 ppm (0.15 mg/m3) as a ceiling concentration
determined in any 15 minute sampling.

b. Clean corrugated/fiberboard
c. Molded pulp
d. Clean Kraft Paper
e. Paper (VCI treated)
f. Polyethylene materials (VCI treated), (HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE) other than foams
g. Polyethylene bags (clear only), PE Terephthalate (PET, PETE, PETG, RPET)
h. Polypropylene materials (PP) other than foam
i. Bubble wrap (clear only)
j. Stretch wrap (clear only)
k. Steel

Allowable packaging materials with Cummins PDC approval:

a. Biodegradable and commercially compostable materials are preferred whenever

possible.
b. Single Use plastics (e.g. partitions, layer trays and pads)
c. Foams (Ethylene, Propylene, Styrene, Urethane, etc.)
d. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
e. Microfoam Laminated Corrugated
Prohibited packaging materials include:

a. Hazardous materials except those allowed and regulated by World Health

Organization standards.
b. Soiled Corrugated (oil soaked).
c. Wax or poly-coated corrugated (these are non-recyclable).

Where practicable, all polymer resin material must have the recycling resin code
visible and legible. (See Appendix 5 for applicable codes)

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 2.1.6 Recommended Corrugated Strength for Individual Part Packaging

Below are recommended corrugated specs using standard virgin or industry standard virgin
with recycled content of ~28% or less for individual part packaging.

• 200 lb Burst B-flute: Used for anything under 10 lbs with no one dimension (L, W or
H) greater than 12”
• 200 lb Burst C-flute: Used for anything up to 25 lbs with no one dim greater than 24”
• 275 lb Burst C-flute: Used for anything up to 50 lbs with no dim greater than 48”
• 275 lb Burst B/C flute: Used for anything larger than 50 lbs or large cubic volumes.

High recycled content corrugated - Use higher burst strength to compare performance.
Example: a 200 lb Burst C-flute virgin box may be as strong as a 250 lb B/C flute recycled
box. You must increase Burst spec. or increase flute sizing to compensate.

Note - There is no exact formula to increase burst or flute strength when comparing virgin
vs recycled corrugated. Performance testing should be completed to validate if the box will
adequately protect the part.

The recommendation above should cover most shipments moving through a freight and
small parcel network. However, the box is only as strong as the internal
packaging/cushioning. This is always the key component to consider.

Contact the receiving site Packaging Representative for more information.

2.2 Preservation
2.2.1 Discussion

Certain parts require preservation from destructive elements in the atmosphere. Cummins
parts are sold worldwide and must be preserved and packaged to maintain part quality in
all customers’ environment. Preservation of the components must be capable of
protecting the part from corrosion for a minimum of 18 months (unless otherwise
specified) from the time Cummins takes possession of the components. Therefore, the
packaging for these parts must meet these preservation requirements to insure long term
protection from corrosion. See Appendix 4 for details.
2.2.2 Metal Corrosion Preparation
The most common cause of corrosion is contamination. Parts that are contaminated will
corrode no matter what type of inhibitors or VCI materials are used. Causes of
contamination can be attributed to:
▪ Part not being cleaned.
▪ Bacteria in manufacturing process (coolant).
▪ Parts not being neutralized after acid bath.
▪ Water filters not changed enough (chlorine in system).
▪ Chemicals not changed enough.
▪ Soap from cleaning process not thoroughly removed.
▪ Operators handling parts without gloves.
▪ Placing hot parts in a bag before the part cools.
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 It is extremely important that the manufacturer has strict quality measures in place that
ensures the part is clean and free of contamination prior to packaging.
(See Appendix 4 for more detail)

2.2.3 Metal Corrosion Prevention

Recommended Aftermarket Corrosion Prevention Method:

1. Parts are free of soil containment.

2. Parts are coated via dip or spray at the recommended dilution rate with an approved
liquid rust preventative (RP) recommended by the RP manufacturer that guarantee’s
corrosion protection for 6 to 12 months.
3. Parts are then properly packaged, corrosion free in a sealed environment, with a 4 mil
VCI bag or mix of VCI bag and chips that allows adequate circulation of the VCI to
prevent corrosion for a minimum of 18 months.
4. Use of desiccants and/or VCI emitters to augment the corrosion protection is
recommended as required.

When preserving a part it is important that the correct inhibitors and VCI are used to
ensure that all materials in the product are adequately protected. The most commonly
used methods of corrosion prevention on metal parts include:
• Rust / Corrosion Inhibitors (long term) applied to parts.
• VCI Paper or Bubble Wrap
• VCI impregnated polyethylene bags / sheeting.
• VCI chips in sealed bags (without air holes).
• Special VCI coatings on pads and carton interiors

When using corrosion inhibiting lubricants they should be a product that will protect the
part long term, not require cleaning before using part, and must have a dry finish (sticky
residue is OK). Inhibitors that are absorbed by the packaging materials will degrade the
package’s strength and the corrosion protection.

2.2.4 Rubber and Gasket Preservation

In general, the use of approved packaging styles listed above has proven to provide
adequate protection of rubber and gasket materials against premature breakage and
bending. Gaskets should be packaged flat to eliminate breakage. An exception can be
made if the gasket is pliable and meets product engineering approval.

2.3 Identification
The ability to readily identify loose and packaged materials, not only upon receipt, but also
in tiered storage is important. Consequently, the following requirements shall be
mandatory for proper identification of production/service parts delivered to Cummins, Inc.
by internal and external suppliers.

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 These requirements pertain to all New & ReCon parts and materials including samples. It
is recommended that all Suppliers use the Standard Packing Slip required information
below. These requirements do not cover the content identification, which may be required
by governing tariffs, special handling instructions or the labeling of hazardous materials.

Information Required
• Packing Slip
 Cummins Part Number  Cummins Purchase Order Number
 Part Description  Purchase Order Release Number
 Quantity  Receiving Location
 Number of Cartons  SID# ASN ID *
 Country of Origin

*Note
a. All shipments must have a packing slip for each Receiving location (see example
below). ASN# AND SID# MUST MATCH EXACTLY IN ALL CASES.
b. The ASN/SID number must be entered into the fields on the packing slip designated
specifically for the ASN or SID as provided by you through EDI or Sterling Web-forms
(e.g. Packing Slip, Labels, BOL’s, ASN’s etc…) NO ADDITIONAL DIGITS.
c. Shipments with multiple pallet loads MUST have a packing slip on each individual
pallet or some method to identify/match the contents of each pallet to the packing
slip. The part number and shipping quantity of each individual pallet load must be
clearly identified on the packing slip.
Sample Packing Slip

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 2.3.1 Discussion
The third primary function of a service parts package is to identify the part as it is handled
throughout the distribution network. In today’s modern distribution processes, proper
identification is aided by a variety of shipping paperwork and electronic data interchange
methods. But the most basic form of identification is the labeling of the package
containing the part.

2.3.2 Pre-pack Label Standard

The pre-pack label shall include the following information:
1. Part number
2. Bar code of part number – 11-digit alphanumeric format
3. Quantity in package
4. Bar code of quantity in package – 3-digit numeric format
5. Description of part – readable format
6. Country of origin - ISO Alpha-2 (two-letter abbreviation)
7. Total Package weight (Part + Carton) – decimal weight to the nearest 0.1 (LB) and (KG)
8. Date packaged – DD-MMM (Text Abbreviation)-YYYY format
9. Packager – Supplier number or supplier name
10. (Optional) Bar Code of County of origin - 11-digit alphanumeric format
11. (Optional) Part Serial Number - 11-digit alphanumeric format

The standard label size is 3.25” by 2.0”, and bears the graphic as pictured below. All
text should be in English. (See sections 3.2 and 3.2.1 for instructions for obtaining
approval for new label artwork.

Part Specific Information – Specific parts may require additional information on the pre-
pack label. Contact the receiving sites packaging engineer or Global Packaging Leader for
more information.

There are 3 specific types of pre-pack labels:

• Standard Cummins pre-pack label with only the Cummins logo
o Red Stripe Header – New Parts
o Black Stripe Header – ReCon Parts.
• Business Unit Specific
• Product Brand Specific

NOTE: Larger or smaller label sizes can be used only with approval of PDC Packaging
Engineer.

NOTE: Cummins Private Branding and Business Unit approved pre-pack. These labels
are only to be used when private branding labels or business unit specific labels are
required by the Customer.

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 Sample of the standard Cummins pre-pack labels are shown below:

New Parts – PMS 485 Red Stripe

ReCon Parts – Black Stripe

2.3.3 Label Placement

The standard Cummins approved cartons will bear markings to indicate the correct
placement of the pre-pack label. Standard placement follows these guidelines:

▪ Place the label in an open area of the panel that will be facing out when the package is stored in its
natural storage orientation on a shelf. Do not cover existing type or logo.
• If the shape of the package prevents this, place the label in the most logical orientation
possible.
• In any case, the label shall not be placed over any preprinted graphics on the package (see
Graphics in section 3 – Image).

2.3.4 Kit Content Labeling

Many multi-component kits are sold in the Cummins Aftermarket for the
convenience of the customer. These kits are packaged using the same
methods as individual components, including a pre-pack label to identify the
kit part number (per section 2.3.2).
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 In addition to the pre-pack label, a kit shall be labeled with a content label that
lists the following for each component in the kit:
▪ Component part number
▪ Quantity in kit
▪ Component part description
▪ Component country of origin

Contact MDC Packaging Engineering for more information on these or other kit
labeling options to suit special kit package needs.

2.3.5 Case Pack Labeling (Cummins Plant/PDC Use Only)

• Purpose – Inventory consolidation and Outbound picking productivity improvement

• Parts identified for Case Packs must be packaged individually in Cummins branded
box and label.
• The individually packaged parts will then be packed into an over-pack box per the
Case Pack quantity.
o The over-pack box can be Cummins branded or plain kraft color box with no
branding
• Only the Case Pack Label should be placed on the over-pack box. No Red-Stripe or
Black-Stripe pre-pack label should be placed on the over-pack box.
• Only one Case Pack label is required on the over-pack box.

The Case Pack label shall include the basic information below (Variations can be approved
by site Packaging engineers): (See sample label below)
• White label with black text
• Title – CASE PACK in all caps
• Part Number
• Bar code of part number – 11-digit alphanumeric format
• Part Description
• Part Quantity
• Bar code of Qty – 3-digit numeric format

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 2.3.6 Alternate Labeling Methods
Aside from the pre-pack label, certain packages may require an alternate form
of identification. These would include:
• Tagging – If a part meets the requirements for “No Pack” (see section 2.4), there may
still be identification needs. In this case, the part shall have wire tag with standard
label placed on tag.
• Bulk containers – similarly, “No Pack” parts may be shipped and stored in bulk quantities. In this
case, a standard AIAG shipping label shall be applied to the bulk container.
• Direct print – in automated applications, direct print equipment may be used for package labeling.
This is acceptable; however, all required information defined in section 2.4.2 must still be provided.

Any other alternate method must be approved by PDC Packaging Engineering.

2.3.7 AIAG Bar Code Label Standards:

The Cummins Inc. Labeling Standard is an extraction from the AIAG Shipping/Parts
Identification Label Standards (AIAG-B-3) developed by the Automotive Industry Action
Group. Cummins variances or additions to the AIAG standard are denoted by an (*) and
provides guidelines for the printing and placement of Shipping/Parts Identification Labels.
The bar code standards shall be used in conjunction with Cummins WW Packaging
Standards.

Permission to print portions of the AIAG Shipping/Parts Identification Label Standard

(AIAG-B-3-1984) has been granted by the AIAG Board of Directors.

All bar codes shall be Code 39 symbology and shall conform to the Bar Code Symbology
Standard ODETTE, AIAG as specified by your Customer for Master Labels. The
Cummins Legacy Label Format is based on the AIAG B-3 format and several sites have
adopted later versions. Refer to Site Specific Packaging Requirements for further details
and submit a package label example on the Packaging Data Sheet (PDS) for approval.

These labels are designed to improve supplier and customer productivity and controls of
suppliers and customers by allowing effective and efficient capture of data for production
counts, warehouse input/output, cycle counting, shipper generation, forwarding, freight
transfer control, receiving and other inventory controls. It is the responsibility of the
supplier to provide bar coded labels that meet these specifications. Strict adherence to
these specifications will be enforced.

In this document the word “Shall” indicates a requirement and the word “Should” indicates
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 a recommendation.
2.3.8 Definitions:

Item
A single part of material purchased, manufactured, and/or distributed.

Standard Quantity Pack

A pack which always contains the same quantities of like items.

Non-Standard Quantity Pack

A pack which contains variable quantities of like items.

Common Item Pack

A pack which contains all like items, ie…same part/item numbers.

Mixed Item Pack

A pack containing items with different part/item numbers.

Subpack
One of the smaller packs (which may be a standard quantity or non-standard quantity
pack) that make up a larger multiple pack.

Shipping Pack
A pack used for shipping items from one plant to another and can be any of the packs
described above.

Label
A card, strip of paper, etc. marked and attached to an object to indicate its nature,
contents, ownership, destination, etc…

Tag
A label that is hung from an object, usually with a wire placed through a
reinforced eyelet in the label/tag.

Shipping/Parts Identification Label

A label used to identify the contents of a shipping pack.

Master Label
A label used to identify and summarize the total contents of a shipping pack.

Mixed Load Label

A label used to designate mixed contents on the same container.

Pack, Package or Load

A unit which provides protection and containment of items plus ease of handling by

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 manual or mechanical means. Examples of containers or packs which normally are
disposable bags, cartons, cartons on pallets, pallet boxes and metal tubs, and metal
racks/skids.

2.3.9 Special Labels

While these specifications will cover most situations, there will be circumstances where
requirements will dictate special arrangements between Customers and Suppliers. Every
effort to minimize these situations should be a goal of all so that complexities and costs are
not added.

Two (2) situations where special labels may be needed for better handling are multiple and
mixed item packs. They are to be used only when supplier and customer mutually agree.

2.3.10 Autobag labeling or direct printed label information:

The Prepack or Kit labels must be placed on the back of the bag.

The required label information can be printed directly on the back of the autobag as
illustrated below. This is our standard format with required information to be printed direct
on the bag.

Multiple, Common Item Packs

* A Master Label, as shown in Exhibit 4, shall be used when the total contents of a
multiple, common item pack shall be identified. Each subpack of the multiple pack shall
be identified with a Shipping/Parts Identification Label. The total multiple pack shall be
identified with a Master Label on at least one side of the pallet/container. To the extent

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 possible, the label should be placed on a pack in such a manner that when the pack is
broken apart the label is discarded (e.g., hang Master Label from banding or stretch wrap,
shrinkwrap or on outside of an overpack pallet carton.)
At the top of this label, the heading “MASTER LABEL” shall be printed in bold
1.0 inch (25.4 mm) letters. The balance of the label format shall conform to the
specifications to the Shipping/Parts Identification Label except that the data identifier for the
serial number shall be (M) instead of (S). The serial number, preceded by an “M” in the bar
code form only shall be a unique number, not to be repeated over the course of a year.
The quantity on the master label shall be the total in all the subpacks.
Purchase Order Number is a required field by Cummins Inc. for “MASTER LABEL”.
The human readable purchase order number shall be a minimum of 0.2 in. (5 mm) high.
The bar code symbol of the purchase order number shall be directly below the human
readable characters and shall be a minimum of 0.5 mm (13 mm) high. The maximum
length anticipated for the purchase order number is six
(6) characters plus the data identifier (K).
Cummins MASTER LABEL for COMMON ITEM PACKS
Exhibit 4

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 Mixed Item Loads
Mixed Item loads shall have a label with the words “Mixed Load” in bold 1.0 in.
(25.4 mm) letters attached in a noticeable location on the pack/container. Two
alternative label designs are specified. See Exhibits 5A and 5B. Each subpack
or item shall be identified with a Shipping/Parts Identification Label as referenced
in Exhibit 1.
When label design 5B is used, supplier and serial numbers as specified in
previous paragraph titled Label Serial Number Area same requirements also
apply to this label design.

MIXED LOAD LABEL

Exhibit 5A

MIXED LOAD LABEL

Exhibit 5B

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 SAMPLE ODETTE Barcode Label

The illustration below (not actual size) shows an example of the label as applied within CAR IND.

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 LABEL LOCATIONS
EXHIBIT 6A

Box or Carton
Pre-pack label shall be located on two adjacent sides or in
pre-printed designated areas on carton for label
placement.

Carton on Pallet
Each carton shall be individually labeled as directed
above. One Master Label may be used as described on
page 13, or one Mixed Load Label as described on page
14.

Drums, Barrels or Cylindrical Containers

Identical labels shall be located on the top and near the
center of the side

Bales
Identical labels shall be located on two (2) adjacent sides.

Baskets, Wire Mesh Container

Identical labels shall be located on two (2) adjacent sides.

Metal Bin or Tub

Tag one visible piece near top, or use a label holder.

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EXHIBIT 6B

Pallet Box
Identical labels shall be located on two (2) adjacent sides
(wraparound label acceptable).

Telescopic or Set-up Containers

Identical labels shall be located on two (2) adjacent
sides of the outer box. Some applications may also
require identification of the inner box.

Bundle
Identical labels shall be located on each end.

Bag
Place one (1) label at the center of the face of the bag.

Roll
Hang one (1) tag 2.0 inches (51 mm) from end of the
material

Rack
Tag one (1) visible piece near top, or use a label holder.

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 2.4 “No Pack” Standards
There may be parts sold in the Cummins Aftermarket that require no packaging. Of
course, these parts will be overpacked for protection and identification during
shipment. For handling and storage, these parts require no special packaging
other than the bulk containers in which they are received. The guidelines for
determining whether “No Pack” is an acceptable choice for a part include:
• The part requires no preservation other than any residual lubricants coming from the supplier
(e.g., hose).
• The part has no machined or gasket surfaces that must be kept protected from handling
damage (e.g., mounting bracket).
• The part has the part number printed or embossed on it; or it will be stored and identified
in bulk in a secure location.
• The part has an odd shape that would require an inordinately large package (e.g., fuel
line).
• The cost to package the part exceeds the value of the package throughout the delivery
chain.
• The part is a type commonly sold in bulk because it is small and inexpensive (e.g.,
washers, hose clips, cap screws).

2.5 Unitization for PDC Warehousing

In an effort to improve warehousing utilization, our PDC’s will require that the product
be delivered on pallets that can be used in the operation and the delivery chain.

2.5.1 Pallet Styles

Acceptable Pallet Styles

• Block Style: Block style pallets shall have a minimum of 9 block risers with
minimum 4.0 in (102 mm) height.
• Flush Style Stringer 2Way Entry.
• Flush Style Stringer 4Way Entry.

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 Non-Acceptable Pallet Styles:

• Single Faced Stringer

• Double Wing Stringer
• Pressed Wood
• Single Wing Stringer

Single Faced Stringer Double Wing Stringer Pressed Wood

Single Wing Stringer

2.5.2 Pallet Construction (Measures are Actual, Not Nominal)

The design and construction of the pallet must effectively allow for the acceptable
delivery and storage of the product. It is the responsibility of the supplier to determine
the quality and performance of the pallet and that it meets and/or exceeds the
requirements, taking into consideration all expected dynamics encountered during the
distribution and storage environment.

Recycled and/or refurbished pallets must perform the same as new pallets.

a. It is REQUIRED that all international shipments and any shipments to Cummins

Aftermarket Parts Distribution Centers comply with ISPM 15 and be clearly marked as
such. In addition, all pallets used in or exported to UK and all European countries
SHALL comply with ISPM 15.
b. Pallets 40-inch L x 40-inch W (1016 mm x 1016 mm) and larger shall have 4-
way entry.
c. Open space between top deck boards shall not exceed 3 inches (76 mm).

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 d. Top and bottom edge deck boards shall be flush with stringer ends within
normal tolerances.
e. Stringer pallets shall have a minimum lift access of 3.5 inches (89 mm).
Notched stringers on 4-way entry pallets shall have an opening height of 2.5 inches (64
mm). Notched opening shall be 9 inches (229 mm) wide, with radial cut top corners
and placed on 16 inch to 24 inch (406 mm to 610 mm) centers.
f. Block style pallets shall have a minimum lift access of 4-inches (100 mm).
g. Pallets shall have sufficient beam strength for use with warehouse storage
racks.
h. All fastener heads must be countersunk or flush and remain so for the entire use
and storage of the product/package.

2.5.3 ISPM 15

All internal and external suppliers to Cummins Distribution Centers MUST use ISPM 15
compliant wood packaging materials. The Cummins Distribution Centers will reship this
product Internationally using the same packaging provided by the Supplier. All other
supplier packaging provided to these DC’s will be repackaged at the DC using ISPM 15
compliant SWPM for their International shipments.

The size pallets that all PDC’s require, except for MDC, are as follows:
Part Number Size
L x W x H
3389433 18” 32” 4”
3389435 24” 42” 4”
3887911 40” 32” 4” 4 way entry
3389434 40” 42” 4” 4 way entry
3389541 43” 43” 4” 4 way entry

MDC standard pallet sizes are:

Part Number Size
L x W x H
435 HT 24” 42” 4”
434 HT 40” 42” 4” 4 way entry
541 HT 43” 43” 4”
48 SHT A Grade 48” 40” 4” 4 way entry
ReCon/HT 40” 32” 4”
003 Pallet 20” 48” 4” 2 way entry
433 E HT Pallet 18” 32” 4” 2 way entry
466 HT 60” 40” 4” 4 way entry
42” 48” 4” 3
4 way entry
Chrysler
Note: Some parts will not fit on these pallets. Approval will be made
4 on specific needs by contacting the
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 receiving PDC.

NOTE: If Plywood or Manufactured Wood Packaging Materials are used they must be in compliance
with the NIOSH, JISK0303, and World Health Organization Standards regarding air borne levels of
Formaldehyde concentration not to exceed 0.1 ppm. Only acceptable grade of plywood for packaging or
crating use will be E0 or E1 grade. Any packaging materials used that exceeds 0.1 ppm of formaldehyde air
concentration will be subject to return at suppliers expense and rejected by the receiving plant.

2.5.4 Unit / Palletized Loads

All materials coming into PDC must meet the following criteria:
• Contents must not over hang the edges of the pallet
• The unit load shall safely stack up to 100” (2540 mm) in a dynamic environment
(in transit) on a stable level plane of like freight (foot print & weight).
• The unit load height to width ratio (h:w) shall be equal to or less than 1:1.
• Unit loads shall be structured to maximize stability such that the center of gravity
is located centrally to the container footprint and at the lowest elevation
possible.
• Maximum height of load from floor to top of load cannot exceed 36”.
• Maximum weight per pallet must not exceed 3000 pounds.
• Mixed loads should be avoided if possible.
• If mixed loads cannot be avoided due to transportation costs, then parts
should be clearly identified.
• Cummins shall make every effort to order in multiples of the SPQ as defined in
the Supplier Agreement.
• Cummins should make every effort to order in even layer quantities (even
layer multiples of the SPQ).
o Note: Where Cummins is not compliant with these order quantity
protocols (compromising value in the supply chain), it is incumbent on the
supplier to formally communicate the concern and actively seek
resolution.
o Whenever possible, the unit load should contain parts of the same part
number however, mixed loads are accepted as allowed by the Cummins
Supply Chain Agreement specific to those parts and that Cummins
receiving plant.
• When mixed loads are appropriate due to product mix and release quantity,
the supplier shall apply proper packaging principles in palletization.
• All unit loads shall be equalized to full layer orientation whenever possible.
Stacking cartons in a pyramid configuration on a unit load is not permitted.
Exceptions will require written deviation from the Cummins receiving plant.
• All internal and external suppliers to the Cummins Distribution Centers that are
packaging the components in Cummins approved aftermarket cartons or using
Cummins Genuine Parts Cartons MUST use ISPM 15 compliant wood
packaging materials. The Cummins Distribution Centers will reship this product
Internationally using the same packaging provided by the Supplier.
• All other supplier packaging provided to these DC’s will be repackaged at the
DC using ISPM 15 compliant SWPM for their International shipments

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 2.5.5 Extreme Distribution Conditions

Extreme distribution conditions require more robust packaging protection than

standard domestic highway freight. Examples include Less-Than-Truck-Load (LTL)
vs. Full-Truck-Load (FTL) highway freight, air freight, ocean freight, rail, and parcel
package shipments.

a. Less-Than-Container-Load (LCL) vs. Full Container Load (FCL) ocean freight

transport methods may require further refinements to packaging design.
b. Weather conditions and freight handling methods in different parts of the world
require additional protection from the elements.
c. The supplier shall be responsible for adequately protecting the product and
packaging from moisture through the inclusion of Volatile Corrosion Inhibitor (VCI),
Desiccants, and an appropriate closure method.
d. Closure methods should include covering and/or sealing the unit load with a poly-
bag or stretch wrap film. This is particularly critical when LCL transportation methods
are used.

2.5.6 Hazardous Material and Dangerous Goods Shipments

Cummins Aftermarket PDC’s generally do not house HAZMAT product. Please contact
the packaging rep. or HSE rep. at the primary PDC for guidance on HAZMAT
shipments.

The supplier is responsible to understand and comply with the prevailing packaging
and transportation regulations for the global regions through which their goods will
ship.

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3.1 Discussion

Standards / Packaging / Design Elements / Cummins Branded

The brand design standards for Cummins packaging creates a consistent look and feel
for corrugated and chipboard boxes, poly bags, envelopes, pallet cartons, corrugated
backer boards, blister pack labels and part number labels.

Text such as “This End Up” and “Do Not Stack” may be added if necessary, but adding
additional elements such as taglines, web addresses, etc. is prohibited.

Cummins corporate packaging controls the creation of new artwork, the choice of
printers and carton suppliers and the specific procedure to be followed when initiating
new packaging. A central archive of digital art for each package in the Cummins
system has been created, so art is not to be created regionally as in the past. To order
artwork or initiate new packaging, refer to the “Order Artwork” section.
Represented below are the graphics created for the majority of packages. The
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 basic design elements are:

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 Standards / Packaging / Design Elements / ReCon®

To reduce the amount of box numbers, additional cartons will not be printed
for ReCon® parts.

ReCon® parts are to be identified by a label with a black stripe instead of red.
The black stripe is reserved for use on ReCon® labels only.

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 Standards / Packaging / Package Type / Corrugated Cartons

Corrugated cartons contain the Cummins logo and Genuine Parts banner on two
sides. Of those two sides, the front panel also contains a corner mark to guide
label placement. The other side panels contain the Cummins Genuine Parts
message in seven languages. Tops of boxes are to be free of graphics in most
cases, although on some boxes, such as “pizza style” boxes, the top may be the
only area large enough for the primary graphic elements.

In the placement of graphic elements, care has been taken to allow tape to
continue onto the box sides without covering graphics.
All corrugated cartons are KRAFT (brown) with solid black graphics on the
outside. There is no color requirement for inside the carton.

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 Standards / Packaging / Package Type / Chipboard Boxes

Chipboard boxes contain the Cummins logo and Genuine Parts banner on two
sides. Of those two sides, the front panel also contains a corner mark to guide
label placement. Due to the small size of some boxes, the label may wrap around
two sides. The other side panels contain the Cummins Genuine Parts message in
seven languages. Tops of boxes are to be free of graphics in most cases,
although on some boxes, such as “pizza style” boxes, the top may be the only
area large enough for the primary graphic elements.

Chipboard boxes are white with solid black graphics.

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 Standards / Packaging / Package Type / Autobags

Autobags contain the Cummins logo, Genuine Parts banner and Genuine Parts
message in seven languages on the front panel of the autobag. The graphics are
black on a white printed panel, centered on a clear plastic bag. The panel leaves
enough room on the sides, top and bottom to see the parts inside.

Autobag contents can be labeled with a pre pack label or kit label on the back of
the bag as one method of identification. The required label information can be
printed direct on the back of the autobag. (see sample below)

Refer to the “Specification Standards” for available sizes and package numbers.

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 Standards / Packaging / Package Type / Envelopes

Paper parts envelopes contain the Cummins logo, Genuine Parts banner and
Genuine Parts message in seven languages. The graphics are black on a brown
envelope.

Refer to the “Specification Standards” for available sizes and package numbers.

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 Standards / Packaging / Package Type / Corrugated Backer Boards

Corrugated backer boards are available in a single uncut size or 40 in x 40 in

(1 m x 1 m). These pads can be cut to various sizes and used as a backer for
gaskets and other flat material to be shrink wrapped.

The repeat pattern contains the Cummins and Genuine Parts banner.
Because of the need for a small pattern, the Genuine Parts message in seven
languages is not included for reproduction reasons.

Refer to the “Specification Standards” for the package number.

Entire pad Portion of pad

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 Standards / Packaging / Package Type / Pre-Pack Labels

Standard pre-pack labels measure 3-1/4 in x 2 in (82.6 mm x 50.7 mm).

Imprinted type can vary in size but should follow the format shown in the sample
below with the part number always in the first position in a larger size, and the
description always at the bottom of the label. Consistent placement of these two
elements makes label reading easier.

Use Helvetica Neue 55 Regular, flush left in all caps for the words “Part Number,
Description”, etc., and Helvetica Neue 85 Heavy for the actual part number,
name of part, etc.

The pre-printed red stripe represents new parts, while the black stripe is used
only for ReCon® parts.

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 Standards / Packaging / Package Type / Kit Labels

Standard labels measure 4 in x 6-1/2 in (101.6 mm x 165.1 mm) and are

available in both vertical and horizontal formats. These labels are used for kits
and packing cartons with multiple parts.

Imprinted type can vary in size but should follow the format shown in the sample
below with the part number always in the first position in a larger size, and the
description always at the bottom of the label. Consistent placement of these two
elements will make label reading easier.

Use Helvetica Neue 55 Regular, flush left in all caps for the words “Part Number,
Description”, etc., and Helvetica Neue 85 Heavy for the actual part number,
name of part, etc.

The pre-printed red stripe represents new parts, while the black stripe is used
only for ReCon® parts.

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 Standards / Packaging / Package Type / Blister Pack

Special packaging, such as a blister pack that is more retail in appearance, can
be created as needed.

Similarities to other Cummins packages, such as typestyle, placing the logo on a

red background in the upper right corner and putting emphasis on easy-to-read
part numbers and descriptors, must be maintained as much as possible to create
a look compatible with other Cummins packaging.

To order artwork or initiate new packaging, refer to the “Order Artwork” section.

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 Standards / Packaging / Color

With several hundred different package sizes, the cost of multiple ink colors is
prohibitive and since red can’t be used to print the Cummins logo, black is the
approved ink color for cartons, chipboard boxes, poly bags and envelopes.

The most cost-effective package materials are brown corrugated and white
chipboard, which are the approved colors for cartons and boxes.

Red is used on labels for new parts and black is used for labels on ReCon® parts.

Only Kraft (brown) or clear box tape is approved for use. No Cummins Branded
tapes should be used.

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Standards / Packaging / Language Translations

The message “Genuine Cummins Parts” appears on packaging in

English, Portuguese, German, Spanish, French, Mandarin Chinese and Arabic.
The type may be arranged in two or three columns if necessary to fi t different
shaped boxes and to avoid being covered by tape, but should not be changed
in any other way from the example shown below. This is an art element that
must not be re-created with different letter spacing or fonts.

The Genuine Cummins Parts message should always be used unless there is
insufficient room, or unless the type is too small to be legible. Removing the
Cummins logo and Genuine Parts graphic is not permitted.

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Standards / Packaging / Ordering Artwork

A central database for all Cummins packaging artwork is being created to control
costs, limit duplication of sizes and ensure that brand design standards and
specifications are met. Regional creation of artwork for packaging is no
longer permitted. This is necessary to ensure the objectives listed in section
3.1 are consistently met.
A Corporate Graphics Design database for the approved graphic designs for
specific size cartons is maintained by the Cummins Corporate Aftermarket
Packaging Leader.

ONLY PACKAGING GRAPHICS APPROVED BY OUR CUMMINS

CORPORATE AFTERMARKET PACKAGING LEADER AND GRAPHICS
DESIGN CONSULTANT WILL BE ALLOWED. ANY OTHER DESIGNS or
COPIES OF THIS DESIGN WILL BE DEEMED AS FRAUDULENT AND
UNAUTHORIZED PACKAGING FOR OUR AFTERMARKET AND SERVICE
PART PACKAGING USE.
3.2.1 Process for internal and external suppliers for graphic design approval is as
follows:
• Ensure carton supplier using Cummins approved artwork has a
signed/approved Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA/CDA). The NDA must be
approved by Corp. Indirect Purchasing.
• Submit carton, poly bag, envelope and label drawings to the Cummins
Aftermarket Packaging Leader for review against Approved Graphic Design
Database.
• For carton, poly bag, envelope, and label drawings submitted which match an
existing approved graphic design and style carton. Poly bag, envelop and label size
from the database a pdf file will be forwarded by the Cummins Aftermarket
Packaging Leader to the requestor.
• The requestor will provide the approved pdf files for the new graphic designs to
their packaging supplier to use to print their new cartons, poly bags, envelopes and
labels. There will be no design fees for graphics already approved in the
database. Requestor is responsible for the cost of the new printing plates.
• For carton, poly bag, envelope, and label drawings submitted that do not have an
approved graphic design in the database, requestor will need to submit the following
to Cummins approved graphic designer.
• Provide drawings for each carton, envelope, poly bag, and label etc
• Requestor will be responsible for the graphics design fees.
• Cummins graphics designer will develop and submit draft art files to the
requestor and the Cummins Aftermarket Packaging Leader for approval.
• Once draft files are approved, Cummins graphics designer will develop and submit
production eps and pdf art files to the requestor. Requestor will use the production
art files to their carton supplier to develop new print plates.
• The requestors carton supplier must submit print proof drawings of the new
branded cartons to the Cummins Corporate Aftermarket Packaging Leader to
validate supplier has met the specifications prior to releasing cartons for
production.
• Once print proofs have been reviewed, the requestor will be notified that the print
proofs were either approved or rejected. Once approved the requestors supplier will
be released to proceed to full production.
• The Cummins graphics designer will provide approved production art files to the
Cummins Aftermarket Packaging Leader to post the new art files and carton
sizes to the Corporate Approved Graphics Design database.

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3.3 Product Literature and Special Information
In addition to the exterior package graphics, the value to the customer can
be enhanced by the type of information and labeling that is included with the
package. Section 2.3.2 deals with basic pre-pack labeling requirements;
more information about obtaining these labels can be found by contacting
the appropriate DC Packaging Engineer.

3.3.1 Information Included in the Package

Cummins makes most of its product specification and installation information
available through service publications. Still, it is often necessary to include
product literature or other information along with the packaged part. The
responsibility for the content of these materials lies with the product manager or
service information manager, but it is the packager’s responsibility to make sure
the information is available and included in the package.
Any literature or special information that is to be packaged with a service part
must be approved by the DC Packaging Engineering and given a Cummins part
number. All proposed literature/literature changes must be approved by Parts
Engineering responsible for literature technical accuracy/art mediation and
control. Contact DC Packaging Engineering for additional information.

3.3.2 Extraneous Suppliers Labeling and Information

Any labels, stickers, or inserts identifying the supplier are not to be present on or
with the part. Only Cummins branded labels, stickers, or inserts are permitted for
Cummins Aftermarket New & ReCon parts. For any concerns or clarification,
contact Supplier Development for Cummins New and Recon Parts.

Efficiency

The Cummins Aftermarket business utilizes a multi-dealer distribution network.

Consequently, a packaged part may be received and shipped by several delivery
partners before it is actually sold to the ultimate consumer. For the delivery
partners, the service part’s package may be the only thing they see of the part.
For this reason, it is important that the package makes it easy for the part to be
integrated into each customer’s business operation.
4.1 Automatic Data Collection
Utilization of the bar-coding standards on pre-pack labels will make it possible for
each delivery partner to complete automated inventory transactions. Although
many of the delivery partners are not capable of bar code scanning today, the
successful implementation of BP2000 and Movex programs (updating distributors
to modern business practices) will depend on service part packages being
correctly labeled.
4.2 Quantity Packs
A package design consideration that has a considerable impact on distribution
operations is the package quantity. Aside from functionality, the package
quantity is the most important concern to Cummins distributors.
Aftermarket Packaging has developed a set of guidelines to determine the most
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this process include: unit cost per part, physical characteristics of part, sales
volumes, engine set applications, etc.
While this manual serves to assist the initial parts packager in determining what
types of packaging materials to use, Aftermarket Packaging will ultimately
determine the package quantity of a specific part. Please consult with DC
Packaging Engineering to determine what the unit quantity will be in your
packaging application.

4.3 Sustainable Packaging

Recyclability, Reusability & Returnability (The “3 Rs”)

4.3.1 Recyclability
Recyclability is the most important environmental concern for Aftermarket
Packaging, because parts are sold and shipped to entities other than
Cummins, Inc. locations. For this reason, every effort should be made to
use recyclable packaging materials when making design choices. The
graphics standards include recyclability symbols so the customer can be
assured of the environmental friendliness of the packaging.

4.3.2 Reusability
Although many delivery partners may choose to reuse some of the
overpack containers used for service parts shipments, the reuse of
individual unit packages is strictly prohibited.

4.3.3 Returnability
Although not prevalent in the Aftermarket today, there are many potential
applications for returnable packaging. This is especially true for parts that
will be consumed by Cummins distributors in their own service operations

5.1 Returnable Packaging

Introduction

Returnable Containers are used to maximize the economics of product flow

between PDC’s, RDC’s and Dealers in some instances. Further, these containers
are utilized to reduce the collective use of expendable packaging and advance
our achievement of shared environmental initiatives. Although the ambition, it is
not the specific mandate of a returnable container program to eliminate the use of
expendable material in conjunction with the use of the returnable containers. In
some instances, expendable dunnage and/or strapping is necessary to effectively
and economically perform the appropriate container function.

Returnable Packaging Policy

In NO instance is the external or internal supplier to purchase or ship product in

returnable containers to Cummins Aftermarket with the belief that the supplier will
be reimbursed for any such expenditure or expecting the container will be
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Cummins receiving plant Packaging Representative and the responsible
Cummins Sourcing Manager.

Heavy Parts Packaging and General Packaging Guidelines

6.1 Introduction
The following packaging guidelines are required for all heavy parts entering
Cummins Global Logistics (CGL) facilities. The intent of this guideline is to
provide standardization, reduce product damage, and prevent safety-related
incidents resulting from packaging failures. The guidelines will take various
parameters (e.g. size, weight, containment) into account to reach the end
solution. All packaged parts SHALL be in accordance with the New and Recon
Parts Packaging Standard.

6.2 Scope
All parts in excess of 33 lbs (15kg) are considered heavy from a manual handling
safety perspective. Special marking and design requirements apply to heavy
packages depending on the weight range.

6.3 Material Handling and Ergonomics

All containers and packaging SHALL be designed with consideration given to
ease of handling and part removal. Appropriate consideration SHALL be given to
height restrictions, weight restrictions, carton disassembly and any other issues,
which may affect worker safety. The supplier or the packaging engineer is
responsible to ensure all parts are packaged in such a way to ensure safety is
maintained throughout the product distribution stream.
• The heavy part label is required for packages weighing 33 lbs or more that do not
have a base pallet built into the overall package, but excludes packages that can
only be handled by machinery (i.e. Engine or Transmission packs).

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6.4 Primary Box (crate or carton) Requirements
• The package design is the responsibility of supplier or packaging
engineers’ in CGL facility, and they SHALL ensure that all parts are
packaged to support shipments and received in acceptable (damage free)
condition. The primary container will carry the part from shipping origin to
the point of assembly where it is presented to the operator. The packaging
SHALL maintain part quality through transit and multiple handlings to the
end customers.
• The appropriate size, strength and type of primary container SHALL be
chosen to support the mode of transportation, government and carrier
regulations, part protection, transfer points and distance of travel.

Table below shows the general requirement for the box or crate. Suppliers shall
contact the Packaging Representative from each specific Cummins receiving
PDC to inquire about any site specific requirements.

Weight Range Box Required and Specification

Over 150 lbs (68kg) ** Wooden crate
Over 80 lbs (36.30kg) Corrugated FOL style top and bottom
Corrugated FOL style at bottom, RSC is
Over 33 lbs (15.0kg) allowed at the top

** Exceptions to Wooden Crate (Parts over 150 lbs) must be

approved by the site Packaging representative.
• Piece part weight, size, part characteristic and presentation to the operator
have to be considered to select the right box for the part. For example,
wooden crates for camshaft (typically below 150 lbs.) would be the
preferred pack method.

• Standard crate/box should be used for each part to avoid having different
packaging size boxes for same like parts.
Not Acceptable

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6.5 Wooden crate design.
a. Material – All solid wood packaging materials used SHALL adhere to the
ISPM 15 requirements and contain no more than 14% moisture. The
following material is acceptable to use during the construction of the
packaging solutions: Hardwood Species – (e.g. oak, aspen, maple,
poplar, ash, cottonwood, locust)
b. Metal tabs for closure or metal corners shall not be used without
express written permission from the Cummins Receiving Site Packaging
Representative
c. Softwood Species – spruce, pine, fir
d. Plywood – E0 or E1 grade plywood is acceptable to use for the wall
components only (sides, ends and tops). If plywood is chosen for wall
components, shall be a solid sheet.

Example of acceptable crate design Example of acceptable type crate design

(Solid Timber construction) (OSB Material Construction)

6.6 Fasteners
a) Type – Helical, smooth shank, and ring shank nails are acceptable
fasteners to use during the construction. Screws are also allowed
as long as they meet the engagement requirement. Staples are
only acceptable fasteners for FOL style cartons.
b) CAUTION: Protruding nails or screws are called “Shiners”. From a
Safety Standpoint “Shiners” are not permitted in order to avoid
personal injury during handling.
c) Engagement – The fastener engagement of two members must be
at least 75%. (E.G. when nailing a .75” (19.05 mm) thick panel to a
1.5” (38.1 mm) cleat, the minimum length of the fastener must be
1.5” (38.1 mm) to provide adequate engagement.
d) Tops shall be fastened with screws for ease of unpacking and
customs inspection.
e) Fastening product to base – If product is to be fastened to base, the
supplier shall use deck material with a minimum thickness of 1.5”
(38.1 mm) and shall not protrude the deck which can cause
stripping.

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 Not Acceptable Not Acceptable

6.7 Banding
Banding material SHALL be polyester strapping with a minimum width of
.75” (19.05 mm). No steel banding permitted. Banding shall be aligned
on cleats and battens if present.

The top of the crate SHALL be flush with the sides- it cannot be inset from
the sides. Parts that can roll, such as camshafts and crankshafts, SHALL be
packaged to prevent part from shifting internally whether in wood crate-
boxes or corrugated cartons.

6.8 One Piece Per Pallet (Must be approved by site Packaging Rep.)
Large parts over 150 Lbs. (68 kg) have specific characteristics and SHALL
be placed individually on a pallet so that they can be mechanically handled.
No more than 1 part per crate-box or pallet.

• Engine overhaul kits may be in a corrugated carton if it is at least 48 ECT

and has FOL flaps top and bottom and SHALL only be 1 one kit per pallet.
The four bottom corners of the carton SHALL be placed firmly on pallet
deck boards and not over hang the pallet.

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 b) Engine blocks may be an exception to the wood crate requirement. The
engine blocks SHALL be on a wooden pallet but may have a corrugated
over-pack carton if it is at least 48 ECT and has FOL flaps top and
bottom and SHALL only be 1 one block per pallet. The four bottom
corners of the over-pack carton SHALL be placed firmly on pallet deck
boards and not over hang the pallet.

c) Smaller, lighter weight parts may be packaged in a wooden crate. For

example, if an 80 lb (36.3 kg) part is supplied and packaged by the
supplier, and has 1part per crate, supplier crate is acceptable.
Repacking at the PDC will not be necessary.

6.9 Corrugated box design

• Parts over 80 lbs (36.3 kg) must be in FOL (full over lap) cartons top and
bottom.

FOL Style RSC Style

• Some parts below 80 lbs may use an FOL bottom and an RSC (regular
slotted carton) style top. RSC style cartons SHALL be sealed with tape or
hot glue, no staples. Staples are acceptable only on the FOL style
cartons. Tape must be at least 2” (50.8 mm) wide and come over the side
at least 3” (76.2mm). Pressure sensitive or water activated tape are both
acceptable. Hot glue is also acceptable on all corrugated cartons

Not acceptable on RCS Style cartons

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 • Plastic banding is also an acceptable way to close all corrugated cartons.
If banding is used to close a corrugated carton, edge protectors SHALL be
used.

Staples must be perpendicular to the direction of flutes and staples SHALL

also be no more than 8” (203 mm) apart as photo below indicates:

Unacceptable
(staples are parallel to the flutes)

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 • No hand holes (access holes) may be used on parts over 40 lbs (18.14
kg). If hand holes are used they SHALL be the inverted “V” style
Acceptable Not Acceptable

• If individual parts are placed on a pallet, the pallet SHALL closely fit the
part with no carton overhang allowed.
• Stacking- all packaged parts SHALL be packaged such that they are
capable of being stacked two unit loads high without carton deformation of
any carton in any level of the unit loads.

6.10 Part Protection and Rust Prevention

• CGL is committed to providing our customers with high quality, low cost
service parts. When our customers receive a service part from us, they
expect it to be protected from damage and rust. Customer satisfaction needs
to be the top priority for all of us as we move forward. For that reason:
• Parts SHALL be protected against rust, abrasions, nicks, scratches, dents,
etc and all fragile items SHALL be cushioned properly for protection from
shock and vibration. Dunnage SHALL be required when part shifting or
rubbing will cause damage and/or entanglement. In addition, packaging
SHALL be designed to allow part removal in an ergonomically friendly
manner without special maneuvering.
• We are requiring that all metal parts shipped to CGL facilities SHALL be
corrosion free upon receipt and SHALL have minimum 18 months rust free
shelf life.
• Metal parts shipped using wooden crates; pallets and/or dividers SHALL
have a VCI barrier between the part and the wood to protect the part from
moisture absorbed by the wood.

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APPENDIX 1

Packaging

Glossary

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Adhesive: Materials capable of adhering one surface to another. As used in
connection with fiber boxes: a material to glue piles of solid fiberboard, to glue facings
to corrugating medium in combined corrugated board, to glue the overlapping sides of a
box forming the manufacturer’s joint or to glue the flaps in closing a slotted box.

Banding: Something that binds, ties or encircles the package.

Basket Liner: A scored sheet inserted into a container and covering all sidewalls.

Blocks: Vertical members used as spacers between the top and bottom decks of full
four-way entry pallets.

Bottom Deck: Load-bearing surface.

Box: A rigid container having closed faces and completely enclosing the contents.

Box Maker: A corrugated or solid fiber box manufacturing establishment which has
equipment to score, slot, print and join corrugated or solid fiber sheets into boxes, which
equipment is regularly utilized in the production of fiber boxes in commercial quantities.

Bursting Strength: The strength of material expressed in pounds per square inch.

Cell Dividers: Interior packaging walls used to create a cell pack.

Cell Pack: A package system providing an enclosed cavity for each product.

Certificate, Box Maker’s: A statement printed on a corrugated fiberboard box

guaranteeing that all applicable construction requirements of the carriers have been
observed and identifying and locating the box maker.

Clinched (Fastener): Pointed ends of fasteners having been driven through a member,
bent sideways at least 90 degrees from the vertical and flush with the nailing surface.
The length of the clinch point shall be equal to or greater than ¼” (6.35 mm) per
fastener leg.

Closure: A means of closing a container to retain the contents.

Container: A box or receptacle, which is usually the outer protection, used in packing
goods for shipment.

Container Expendable: A container for shipping or storage, or both intended primarily

for a single trip.

Container, Returnable: A shipping container of any material designed to be used for

more than one shipment.

Container, Reusable: A shipping and storage container designed for reuse without
impairment of its protective function.

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Container, Stackable: A container or container system having features which allow
each container to support another independent of the contents therein.

Converter: A business that makes basic materials, such as sheets of plastic

corrugated into finished form, such as containers or trays.

Corner Posts: A square or triangular member placed inside our outside of the corners
of pallet containers.

Corrugated Board – Double Wall: The structure formed by three flat facings and two
intermediate corrugated members.

Corrugated Board – Single Face: The structure formed by one corrugated member
glued to one flat facing.

Corrugated Board – Single Wall: The structure formed by one corrugated inner
member glued between two flat facings. Also known as double face.

Corrugated Board – Triple Wall: The structure formed by four flat facings and three
intermediate corrugated members.

Countersink: Overdriven fasteners below surface of deckboards.

Deck: The horizontal load-carrying or load-bearing surface of a pallet.

Deck Mat (Block Pallet): Assembly of deck boards and stringer boards forming deck
of block pallet.

Deck Opening: Any void in the deck caused by the spacing of surface elements or a
cutout in a solid deck pallet.

Deck Spacing: Any opening in the deck caused by deckboard placement or cutouts on
a panel dock pallet.

Deckboard: The surface element used in the construction of pallet deck.

Deflection: The measurement of the give or bending force on the container, dunnage,
or top and bottom faces of a pallet.

Depth: The distance between the innermost surface of the box measured
perpendicular to the length and width.

Die Cutting: The use of special cutting tools to punch out a shape from a flat sheet of
materials. May also include perforation and scoring.

Dunnage: Devices or materials used to hold, secure, or protect goods during shipment.

Edge Board: A member assembled at right angles to the extreme ends of stringers or
stringer boards.

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Fasten: To make something stay firmly in place. To fasten implies an action such as
nailing or stapling, when related to pallets, and stapling, stitching, or gluing when related
to corrugated.

Flaps: The closing members of a fiberboard box.

Flush Pallet: A pallet whose decks do not protrude beyond stringers or deck spacers.

Four-Way Pallet: A pallet whose configuration permits insertion and withdrawal of

handling equipment from all sides of the pallet.

Glue: A term used in the classifications as a synonym for “adhesive”.

Hazardous Material: A substance or material which has been determined by the

Secretary of Transportation to be capable of posing an unreasonable risk to health,
safety, and property when transported in commerce, and which has been so
designated.

Height: The overall dimension of the container in the vertical direction. In the case of
cartons on a pallet it is the dimension from the bottom of the pallet to the top of the
highest carton.

Joint: That part of the box where the ends of the scored and slotted blank are jointed
together by taping, stitching, or gluing. When accomplished in the box manufacturer’s
plant, it is known as a manufacturer’s joint; when effected at the time the box flaps are
sealed in a box user’s plant (usually on automatic equipment). It is called a user’s joint.

Layer Pad: A separator sheet used between layers of product in a package.

Length: The dimension parallel to the stringers or stringer boards; the first dimension
stated in designating a pallet size.

Material Supplier: A business that creates basic materials, such as sheets of plastic
corrugated, from raw materials such as plastic resin.

Nestable: Able to be reduced in volume by placing one within another, with no more
than one third of an item projecting outward.

Nonreversible Pallet: A pallet having dissimilar top and bottom decks, with only the top
deck having a load-carrying surface.

Notched Stringer: A stringer that has openings cut out for insertion and withdrawal of
pallet-lifting equipment.

Overhang: That portion of the unit load that exceeds the width or length dimension of
pallet. (Not allowable.)

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Overlaps: A design feature wherein the top and/or bottom flaps (usually outer only) do
not butt but extend one over the other. The amount of overlap is measured from flap
edge to flap edge.

Pack: (1) To put material or goods into a container for storage or transportation. (2)
Number of inner pack units per outer pack unit.

Packaging Unit: Cleaning, preservation, and determination of unit quantities per

package, and protective wrapping, cushioning, and identification marking, up to but not
including the shipping container.

Pad: A corrugated or solid fiberboard sheet or other authorized material used for extra
protection or for separating tiers or layers of articles when packed for shipment.

Pallet: A horizontal platform device used as a base for assembling, storing, handling,
and transporting materials and products in a unit load.

Partial Four-Way Pallet: A pallet whose configuration permits four-way entry by the
forks of a lift truck, but restricts the load wheel forks of a hand pallet truck to two-way
entry.

Partitions: A set of corrugated or solid fiberboard pieces slotted so they interlock when
assembled to form a number of cells into which articles may be placed for shipment.

Primary Container: The smallest container in which a part is packaged for shipment.

Recyclable Material: Material that may be reprocessed for use as raw material.

Reversible Pallet: A pallet having similar top and bottom decks capable of carrying a
load.

Score: An impression or crease in corrugated or solid fiberboard to locate or facilitate

folding. (See also Slit-Score.)

Seam: The junction created by any free edge of a container flap or wall where it abuts
or rests on another portion of the container and to which it may be fastened by tape,
stitches or adhesives in the process of closing the container.

Secondary Container: A large container in or on which multiple primary containers of

a part are shipped.

Shell: A sheet of corrugated or solid fiberboard scored and folded to form a joined or
un-joined tube open at both ends. Used as inner packing.
Signage: Graphic design as symbols, emblems or words used especially for
identification or as a means of giving direction or warning.

Sleeve Pack: A shipping container utilizing a rectangular tube with open ends and
usually separate top and bottom caps.

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Slip-Sheet: A flat sheet used on the bottom of a unit load of packaged to facilitate
materials handling. Often provided with one or more tabs for attachment of material
handling devices.

Slit: A cut made in fiberboard sheet without removal of material.

Slit-Score: A cut made in fiberboard sheet extending through only a portion of the
thickness.

Slot: A cut made in a fiberboard sheet, usually to form flaps and thus permit folding.
Widths of ¼ and 3/8 in. (6.35mm and 9.52mm) are common.

Standard Pack/ Standard Park Quantity: Standard number of pieces in the primary
container.

Stitching or Stapling: Application of metal fasteners to form the joint of fiber boxes or
to close boxes. Stitches are machined-formed using wire drawn from a spool. Staples
are pre-formed.

Stringer: A continuous longitudinal member that supports the decks.

Tape: A strip of cloth or paper, sometimes having a filler or reinforcement, coated on

one side with an adhesive. It is used to form the joint on a fiber box or to close or
reinforce such a box. Closure and reinforcement can also be effected with pressure-
sensitive tape.

Tare Weight: Includes the weight of primary and secondary containers, unnage,
banding, plastic films and excludes the weight of the parts.

Test, Bursting Strength (Mullen): Measurement of the resistance of a material to

bursting expressed in pounds per square inch. The test is made on a motor-driven
Mullen tester.

Top Deck: Load-carrying surface.

Tray: A shipping and storage container, with or without a removable top, with relatively
shallow depth.

Unit Load Quantity: The number of pieces per primary container multiplied by the
number of primary containers in/on the secondary container.

Width: The dimension parallel to the top deckboards; the second dimension stated in
designating pallet size.

Wing Pallet: A pallet whose deck protrude along two sides beyond the outer edges of
the stringers, block, or deck spacers.

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Test

Standards

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The supplier shall insure part packaging performance complies with Cummins requirements. Cummins
does not require SFuppliers to perform laboratory validation testing of their packaging. Cummins
recommends, especially in the instance of critical, high cost, sensitive or fragile parts, that testing be
performed in a certified packaging test lab. The decision to perform validation testing, the selection of the
appropriate test standard and assurance level is the responsibility of the supplier or joint decision between
supplier and customer. It is recommended that the packaging for all critical, high cost, sensitive or fragile
components be tested in a certified packaging test lab. Below are several Packaging Performance
Assurance Level Test Standards to assess our packaging for reliability and performance assurance to
adequately protect our engines and components.

Here is a suggested sample list of these type of components, but not totally inclusive:
Engines Turbochargers Fuel Systems Cylinder Blocks
Cylinder Heads Crankshafts Camshafts Ceramic DPF Filters
Electronic components such as: Control Modules, sensors, valves etc…

The most common test below for our domestic freight would be the ASTM D4169 Test Standards. For
International Packaging we would suggest ISTA 3H for unit pallet loads and ISTA 3A for small box
parcels.

This would include:

Random Vibration 8” Rotational Drop Testing
4 side Incline Impact Test Humidity/Thermal Conditioning
Compression Testing

ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) produce technical standards for
industries worldwide.

If you need to access the complete standards contact ASTM (www.astm.org) or a

university library.

Cummins has adopted the following standards to test packaging across the corporation.

• ASTM D642-94 Stanon-rd test method for determining compressive resistance of shipping containers,
components, and unit loads.

• ASTM D880-92 Standard test method for impact testing for shipping containers and systems.

• ASTM D999-96 Standard methods for vibration testing of shipping containers.

• ASTM D4003-98 Standard test methods for programmable horizontal impact test for shipping
containers and systems.

• ASTM D4169-99 Standard practice for performance testing of shipping containers and systems.

• ASTM D4728-95 Standard test method for random vibration testing of shipping containers.

• ASTM D5998-96 Standard specification for molded polyethylene shipping and storage drums.

• ASTM D6179-97 Standard test methods for rough handling of utilized loads and large shipping cases
and crates.

• ASTM D6198-98 Standard guide for transport packaging design.

• ASTM D6344-908 Standard test method for concentrated impacts to transport packages.

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Appendix 3

Packaging Data Sheet (PDS)

The Packaging Data Sheet (PDS) is to be filled out by the supplier and returned to the
Cummins Sourcing Manager.
Example graphics of the PDS form may not be to the latest revision level. Suppliers are
to obtain the currently released revision of the PDS template from the Cummins Supplier Portal.
The PDS contains two data input tabs which must be completed in full. These tabs are
the Packaging Specification Data Sheet (PSDS) and Packaging Cost Data Sheet
(PCDS).
Additionally, the Check Requirements tab may be used as a reference to ensure all
standard requirements have been met in the proposed design concept.
Find the PDS for on the Supplier Portal by connecting on-line to the following path:
Supplier.cummins.com
→ Select Standards and Processes from the left menu → Select Packaging Data
Sheet Template

Packaging Specification Data Sheet (PSDS) Form

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PACKAGING SPECIFICATION DATA SHEET

SUPPLIER INSTRUCTIONS
Name the PSDS File using the following convention: Cummins Part No. (as defined by CMI Part Print), Underscore,
PSDS FILENAME Supplier ID No. (SIDNNNNNN), Underscore, Pack Type: (AAA) where pack type is defined as Expendable: (EXP),
Returnable (RET), Underscore, Submission Date (YYMMDD), Underscore, Abridged Supplier Company Name

For Part A123B456, Supplier # 678987, Expendable, April 22 2016,

Example A123B456_SID678987_EXP_160422_ACME
ACME Widget Company
The Excel version of the PSDS is a working document submitted to the Cummins Sourcing Manager for approval. Where
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
traceability is required to track multiple suppler revisions, the supplier shall submit a like titled PDF document with the
Document Submission
PSDS & PCDS included in the same file. The Supplier Instructions for the PSDS & PCDS are NOT to be included in the
Format
PDF file.

Select 'Insert', 'Picture' on the main tool bar and select picture from source folder. Resize the picture to fit the picture
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
cell while holding the 'Shift Key' to maintain the aspect ratio. Apply the appropriate photo resolution to optimize the size
Picture Insertion
of the finished document. Low resolution is required for close-in photos - higher resolution for farther away photos.

COMPONENT PART - PROPOSAL INFORMATION

PART NUMBER Indicate the Part Number from the Cummins Engineering Drawing.
REV LEVEL Indicate the Revision Level from the Cummins Engineering Drawing.

PART NAME
Indicate the Part Name from the Cummins Engineering Drawing using proper naming convention (Noun Name, Qualifier).
ANNUAL VOLUME Indicated the estimated annual supply volume.
PFEP Indicate if Plan-For-Every-Part criteria was provided by Cummins and is the basis for the supplier proposal.
Indicate the Proposal Level of the document being submitted. Initial submission is 'Preliminary'. Each subsequent
PROPOSAL LEVEL submission is 'Change' including a proposed change to an existing or approved proposal.
Cummins will indicate 'Final' upon approval of the proposal.
SUBMISSION DATE Indicate the Submission Date (DD-MMM-YYYY) of the document as it relates to the Proposal Level.
TYPE Indicate the type of packaging specification, EXPendable or RETurnable.
SOURCING MGR EMAIL Indicate the email address of the Cummins Sourcing Manager to whom the document is submitted.
SUPPLIER INFORMATION
COMPANY NAME Indicate the name of the component supplier.
SUPPLIER ADDRESS Indicate the Supplier Address for the Point of Origin of the component.
SUPPLIER ID NO. Indicate the Cummins assigned Supplier ID (SIM) Number.
PACKAGING ENGINEER Indicate the name of the responsible supplier Packaging Engineer.
PHONE NUMBER Indicate the Phone Number of the supplier Packaging Engineer.
EMAIL ADDRESS Indicate the Email Address of the supplier Packaging Engineer.
PACKAGING DATA
PART Insert a digital photo or graphic of an 'unpackaged' single Part.
PART DIMENSIONS Indicate in millimeters the dimensions of a single part.
INTERNAL DUNNAGE Insert a digital photo or graphic of the Internal Dunnage displaying the part as packed.
DUNNAGE DIMENSIONS Indicate in millimeters the outside dimensions of a single piece of dunnage.

The Primary Container is the smallest unit of containerization of the packaged part. Insert a digital photo or graphic of the
PRIMARY CONTAINER
Primary Container displaying the part (and dunnage) as packed. Include Primary Container Label placement.

CONTAINER DIMENSIONS Indicate in millimeters the outside dimensions of a single container.

A unit load is multiple primary container items assembled into a single packaged structure for handling. Insert a digital
UNIT LOAD photo or graphic of the entire Unit Load ready for shipment. Include Unit Load Securement method and Unit Load Label
placement.
UNIT LOAD DIMENSIONS Indicate in millimeters the outside dimensions of Unit Load as shipped.

QUANTITY & WEIGHT CALCULATIONS

PIECES/CONTAINER Indicate the quantity of parts in a single container.
Indicate the quantity of containers required to cube out one full layer on a secondary container, pallet or Unit Load (as
CONTAINERS/LAYER
applicable).
LAYERS/PALLET Indicate the number of layers required to cube out the secondary container, pallet or Unit Load (as applicable).
UNIT LOAD QUANTITY The Unit Load Quantity will automatically calculate.

PART WEIGHT Indicate in kilograms the weight of a single part.

PRIMARY CONTR GROSS The total weight of the primary container including contents and packaging. Will automatically calculate.
UNIT LOAD GROSS The total weight of the unit load including contents and packaging. Will automatically calculate.

METHOD OF LOAD SECUREMENT

BANDING, STRETCHWRAP, Check boxes to indicate the method of Unit Load Securement. Check multiple boxes if applicable. If an alternate method
ANGLEBOARD, OTHER is used, check 'Other' and describe.

PERFORMANCE VALIDATION
PERFORMANCE VALIDATION Make a selection to indicate which type of validation testing was successfully performed.
Make a selection to indicate compliance to the Unit Load Stackability Requirements outlined in the Cummins Global
UNIT LOAD STACK ABILITY
Packaging Standard.
PALLET DECKBOARD Make a selection to indicate compliance to the Pallet Construction Requirements outlined in the Cummins Global
SPACING Packaging Standard. Deck Board Spacing NOT to exceed 3.0 in (76.2 mm).
PALLET DECKBOARD Make a selection to indicate compliance to the Pallet Construction Requirements outlined in the Cummins Global
THICKNESS Packaging Standard. Deck Board Thickness MINIMUM of 0.5 in (12.7mm).

PARTS IDENTIFICATION BAR CODE SHIPPING LABEL

INSERT IMAGE Insert image displaying the format and data content compliant with Cummins Global Packaging Standard.

CUMMINS RECEIVING LOCATION - CONTACT INFORMATION

Indicate the Cummins receiving location Entity Code and Name as provided by the Cummins Sourcing Manager. Obtain
CUMMINS LOCATION
and indicate the Cummins receiving location Packaging Contact information from the Cummins Plant Packaging Contact
List as per the Cummins Global Packaging Standard - Section 1.7 - Packaging Specification Approval Process

OTHER CUMMINS RECEIVING LOCATIONS

Indicate the Plant Entity Code(s) as provided by the Cummins Sourcing Manager for other receiving locations using the
same part packaging configuration as detailed in this form. Obtain and indicate the Cummins receiving location
PLANT ENTITY CODES Packaging Contact information from the Cummins Plant Packaging Contact List as per the Cummins Global Packaging
Standard - Section 1.7 - Packaging Specification Approval Process. Pursue approvals from these plants using a separate
PSDS Form.

PSDS approval indicates acceptance of the supplier proposal however does not relieve the supplier of responsibility for packaging performance to the point of
use.

This document is the property of Cummins Inc. and cannot be revised without permission of the Cummins Global Packaging Council.
PSDS - REV 001 - 06SEP2016

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Packaging Cost Data Sheet (PCDS) Form

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 Appendix 4
Preservation

Preservation minimum requirements for both purchased parts from suppliers and Cummins’
manufactured parts are for preservation and packaging that will protect the parts from corrosion
for a minimum eighteen (18) months for Aftermarket-Service parts under normal inside
warehouse storage from the time Cummins takes possession of the parts. This includes any
production parts that are shipped into the aftermarket-service parts channel. Some parts may
have more stringent requirements for preservation shelf life due to unique handling or storage
conditions. Requirements for these parts will be determined at the receiving site level.

o The Suppliers standard manufacturing and handling process and preservation

methods must prevent the start of corrosion on castings and metal fabrication
stock. No preservation can remove existing corrosion.

o Parts for external engine mounting and subsequent cleaning and painting must not
have wax base preservative. All preservation methods must be of the type that will
not require special cleaning for removal before normal usage of the part. All
preservatives that remain on the part must be compatible with diesel fuel and/or
lube oil.

o The Suppliers processes must provide for the following:

▪ Parts are clean of casting sand, dirt, rust, soap residue, and finger prints.

▪ Surface residues from washing, cleaning or other operations shall not

adversely affect subsequent preservative processes or effectiveness of the
preservative coating. Wash tank solutions and/or separate oil preservative
must be blown or drained out of cavities.

▪ Ferrous metal parts must not have machine surfaces in flush contact with
corrugated, wood packaging materials, etc. Separation must be with clean
plastic, VCI, or other barrier paper.

▪ Parts are covered to protect from dirt. Supplier’ packs, in corrugated boxes
that make up a pallet unit load must be individually sealed.

▪ Preservative coatings on parts must be acceptable to the sending and

receiving Plants or PDC’s.

▪ The dip method of preservation with draining as required plus keeping the
parts covered is the preferred method for dependable preservation.

▪ The spray method of preservation requires regular audits to ensure

complete coverage.

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Appendix 5
Where practicable, all polymer resin material must have the recycling resin code
visible and legible. Per ASTM D7611—Standard Practice for Coding Plastic
Manufactured Articles for Resin Identification.

Recycling Resin Code per Sustainable Packaging Coalition

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Standards 6/1/19
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