LABELED INVENTORY

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LABEL REQUIREMENTS

Each unit you send to DP World needs a scannable barcode to enable storage at a fulfillment center. Follow these guidelines to ensure prompt and accurate labeling of the units. Failure to barcode your products correctly may result in non-compliance charges.

COVER & ORIGINAL BARCODES

  • If the original barcode is not used, cover the original manufacturer’s barcode (PUC, EAN, ISBN).
  • No other barcodes can be scannable. Only one barcode may be on the product.
  • Failure to cover the barcode can cause errors and may result in lost inventory or extra charges.

LABEL EACH UNIT BEFORE SENDING TO DP WORLD FULFILLMENT

  • Make sure the label title and SKU match the corresponding unit. This ensures that the merchandise can be received, stocked, and sold.
  • Use only white labels with a removable adhesive.
  • All other labels on the products should be removable by the customer.

DO NOT:

  • Place faded labels on the units.
  • Tape labels to your units.
  • Wrap labels around corners or curves on the unit because this makes the label unscannable.
  • Leave other barcodes uncovered.
  • Use OR barcodes on your labels, since they can’t be read by all scanners.
  • Send products without barcodes.

RECEIVING PROBLEMS & OTHER COMMON ERRORS

BARCODE LABEL MISSING

Your unit was not labeled with a product barcode. If you require barcoding, you must add it as a valued added service via the Seller Portal when sending inventory to avoid non-compliance charges.

UNIT MISLABELED

Your unit’s label didn’t match the physical product. Make sure that the label title matches the corresponding unit.

BARCODE CANNOT BE SCANNED

Your product’s label could not be scanned for one or more of the following reasons

  • Barcode smudged, which could be caused by low in/toner in your printer or dirty heads
  • Barcode placed around a corner or curve, which can make the barcode unscannable.
  • Incorrect type of barcode used

UNIT/SHIPMENT PREPARATION ERRORS

One or more units incurred a problem with one or more of our warehouse requirements. This could include problems with our labeling, packaging, prep, or shipping requirements. You may be required to schedule a phone call with our Customer Service team before your shipment can be received.