Vendor Manual
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Vendor Manual
Vendor Manual Last updated: January, 2012 Table of Contents What’s NEW 4 Purchase Order Agreement Terms 5 Product Liability Insurance Requirements 6 Vendor Code of Conduct Terms 7 Regulatory Compliance Standards CPISA Requirements General Certificate of Conformity Template California Proposition 65 Airborne Toxic Control Measure Preferred Third Party Testing & Certification Companies 8-9 10 11-12 13-15 16 Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Introduction / Instructions 17 POS Information Services Introductions / Instructions 18 Transportation Routing Guide Carton Requirements Palletization Shipper Load Responsibility Consolidated Shipments Truckload Requirements (OTR / RAIL) Full Visible Capacity (LTL / Overflow (TL) Packing List Bill of Lading Routing Instructions Firearm Shipments (Documentation) Port Shipments Delivery Order Preparation Preferred Carriers Advance Notice Requirements Delivery Appointment Instructions Appointment Deviations Sorting / Segregating Third Party Lumper Service Freight Costs and Payments Freight Claims 19 19 20 20 20 21 21 21 22 22 23 23 23 23 24 25 25 25 26 26 UCC-128 Carton Labels Introduction Specifications Layout Sample Placement Instructions 27 27 28 29 Ticketing Introduction / Approval Process Improperly Ticketed Merchandise Ordering Pre-Printed Tickets General Merchandise Sticker Apparel Hang Tag Non-Apparel Hang Tag Shoe Box Label Sunglass Box Label Baseball Bat Category Flag Label Ticket Placement 30 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38-44 Contacts 45 Schedule for non-compliance charges 46-47 What’s New Section Vendor Code of Conduct Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA) Big 5’s CPSIA General Certificate of Conformity template California Airborne Toxic Control Measure (ATCM) Preferred 3rd Party Testing and Certification Services (Regulatory Compliance) 3rd Party Unloading Service (Transporting Routing) Ticket Placement Contact Information (Accounts Payable direct email address) Contact Information (Product Safety Department) Schedule of Non-Compliance Charges What’s New Page(s) 7 8 10 13-15 16 25 38-44 45 45 47 P a g e |4 Description New Updated New New New New Updated New New Updated PURCHASE ORDER AGREEMENTS By accepting any purchase order from Big 5, a vendor provides the following warranties, guarantees and agreements: I. That all goods supplied will have been produced, assembled, priced, tested, packaged and sold in compliance with, and Seller agrees to be bound by, all applicable federal, state and local laws, orders, rules and regulations, and Seller agrees to indemnify and defend Buyer from and against any and all violations or claims of violation by Seller of the foregoing warranty. II. To protect, defend, hold harmless and indemnify Buyer from and against any and all claims, actions, liabilities, losses, costs and expenses arising out of any actual or alleged infringements of any patent, trademark or copyright by any goods sold to Buyer or arising out of any actual or alleged death or injury to any person, damage to any property, or any other damage or loss by whomsoever suffered, resulting or claimed to result in whole or in part from any actual or alleged defects in such merchandise, whether latent or patent, including actual or alleged improper construction, design or packaging of said merchandise or the failure of said merchandise to comply with specifications or with any express or implied warranties of Seller. III. To obtain and maintain at its expense a policy or policies of product liability insurance with vendor’s endorsement, naming Buyer as additional insured, and in such amounts with such companies and containing such provisions as shall be satisfactory to Buyer, covering goods sold to Buyer hereunder. All such policies shall provide that the coverage there under shall not be terminated without at least thirty (30) days (10 days for nonpayment) prior written notice to Buyer. IV. That in the case of any threat of action or claim against Buyer by any third party because of the shipping, selling or using of any item sold, Buyer shall, at its election, and in addition to its rights under the foregoing, be entitled to receive from Seller full payment in cash of the invoice price thereof, plus all expenses incurred, upon tendering to Seller at its then location any remaining items so complained against. V. That title passes to Buyer only after delivery and acceptance. Only the provisions of Big 5’s Purchase Order and this Vendor Manual will govern the terms of purchase of goods purchased by Big 5 and no other provisions, including any provisions contained in a vendor’s invoices, shall be binding on Big 5 or shall modify the provisions of Big 5’s Purchase Order of this Vendor Manual unless specifically accepted and approved in writing by Big 5. Acceptance of delivery of goods by Big 5 shall not be construed as acceptance or approval by Big 5 of any change in the terms of Big 5’s Purchase Order or VendorManual. Purchase Order Agreement P a g e |5 PRODUCT LIABILITY INSURANCE Big 5 requires each of its vendors to carry insurance on all products we purchase. In order to evaluate the insurance coverage provided, we need certain information from your company. Please provide a Certificate of Insurance and a copy of the Vendors endorsement showing “Big 5 Sporting Goods” as additional insured 1. The Certificate of Insurance should confirm the following: Product liability (or commercial general liability) insurance with at least $1 million of coverage per occurrence, or $2 million per occurrence for products considered by Big 5 as “high risk”. $5 million of coverage per occurrence is required on trampolines. Some examples of “high risk” merchandise are listed below. Please contact Big 5’s Risk Management department if you are unsure whether or not your merchandise is considered high risk. HIGH RISK MERCHANDISE EXAMPLES Outdoor furniture (lawn chairs, benches, etc.) Heavy exercise equipment (weight benches, treadmills, stationary bikes, etc.) Hunting (archery and knives) Sport medicine Wheeled objects (skateboards, in-line skates, Camping stoves, lanterns and Fuel (propane tanks) scooters and bikes) Firearms (including paintball guns, ammunition, Snowboards (including helmets, boots and bindings), pellets and BB’s), soft air and air guns (including skis and bindings, sleds, snow discs, toboggans and ammunition) Snow Tubes Protective Gear (including helmets) The insurance must be on an occurrence basis; claims-made basis policies will not be accepted. Vendor must renew insurance coverage annually and provide updated insurance certificates within 30 days of renewal. Vendor must continue to provide insurance as described herein for a period of 5 years from the date of the last sale of products to Big 5. Any self-insured retention (“SIR”) or deductible must be specified on the insurance certificate. “Big 5 Corp. d/b/a Big 5 Sporting Goods” or “Big 5 Sporting Goods” must be named as an additional insured on the certificate, and must include an additional insured endorsement. The authorized insurance company representative’s name is typed as well as signed in the appropriate section. The insurance company must have an A.M. Best’s Guide rating of B+VI or better and be domiciled in the United States. The certificate holder should be listed as Big 5 Corp., 2525 E. El Segundo Blvd., El Segundo, CA 90245 Please contact the Risk Management Department at (310) 536-0611 with any questions. Certificates and other information should be faxed to (310) 297-7575 or mailed to Big 5 Sporting Goods, 2525 E. El Segundo Blvd., El Segundo, CA 90245, Attn: Risk Management. 1 Because most certificates of insurance do not guarantee coverage, we must receive a copy of the actual vendor endorsement. Product Liability Insurance P a g e |6 VENDOR CODE OF CONDUCT Big 5 Vendor Code of Conduct Terms and Conditions Harassment or Abuse Big 5 requires that all products offered for sale in our stores be produced in facilities that meet specific criteria, as set forth in this code of conduct. Our vendors must respect the rights and dignity of their employees. Laws and Regulations Discrimination Our vendors and the factories in which the merchandise they sell us is manufactured (collectively, our "vendors") must comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, all environmental laws and regulations, and all laws, regulations and internationally-adopted restrictions concerning bribery and corruption. Employment Practices Health and Safety Our vendors must provide their workers with a safe and healthy workplace and safe working conditions. Child Labor Our vendors must not use child labor. The term "child" will be governed by the national law of the country in which the production is being conducted, including laws defining the age for completing compulsory education. If the laws of that country do not provide a definition or if the definition includes individuals below the age of 14, we define a "child" to be anyone below 14 We will not tolerate human rights abuses, including physical, sexual, psychological or verbal harassment or abuse of workers. Workers must be employed, retained and compensated based on their ability to perform their jobs, and must not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, race, color, national origin, age, religious, ethnic or cultural beliefs, or any other prohibited basis. Freedom of Association Our vendors must respect the rights of their workers to choose (or choose not) to freely associate and to bargain collectively where such rights are recognized by law. Subcontractors Our vendors must ensure that all subcontractors and any other third parties they use in the production or distribution of goods offered for sale in our stores comply with the principles described in this Code of Conduct. Environment Big 5 vendors must comply with all local environmental laws applicable to the workplace, the products produced, and the methods of manufacture years of age. Forced Labor Communication Our vendors must not use forced labor, whether in the form of Big 5 vendors must take appropriate steps to ensure the provisions of this code and are communicated to employees. prison labor, indentured labor, bonded labor or otherwise. Wages and Benefits Our vendors must abide with all applicable laws relating to wages and benefits, and must pay the legally prescribed minimum wage or the prevailing industry wage, whichever is higher. Working Hours Monitoring and Compliance Big 5 or its designated third party auditor or agent shall have the right to monitor and assess compliance with these principles. A violation of this Code of Conduct may result in required corrective action, cancellation of purchase order(s) and/or termination of the business relationship. Our vendors must not require their employees, on a regularly-scheduled basis, to work in excess of 60 hours per week (or fewer hours if prescribed by applicable laws and regulations). All overtime must be voluntary and must be fully compensated in accordance with the requirements of local law, and except in extraordinary circumstances, employees must be entitled to at least one day of rest in every seven-day period. Vendor Code of Conduct P a g e |7 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2008 (CPSIA) The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA) enacted new requirements for products designed or intended primarily for children 12 years of age or younger. This includes the provisions relating to lead paint, lead content, flammability, phthalates, tracking labels, product testing, and general conformity certificates. Please be advised that certain non-children’s products also require compliance to regulations specific to that product. Big 5 expects its Vendors to maintain knowledge of, and comply with, all consumer product safety regulations related to your products. CPSIA LINKS The webpage for the Consumer Product Safety Commission can be found at http://www.cpsc.gov/ The CPSIA and its sections can be viewed at http://www.cpsc.gov/about/cpsia/cpsia.html Detailed instruction on filling out the General Certificate of Conformity can be found at http://www.cpsc.gov/about/cpsia/faq/elecertfaq.pdf For a list of accredited third-party laboratories please visit http://www.cpsc.gov/cgi-bin/labsearch/ BIG 5 REQUIREMENTS As required by the CPSIA, manufacturers and/or importers are required to issue a general certificate of conformity (GCC) for all products subject to any safety rule, standard, or regulation enforced by the CPSC. Each GCC certifies that a product meets all applicable safety laws, standards and regulations enforced by the CPSC. Big 5 expects all its Vendors, as required by the CPSC, (1) to provide a website where Big 5 may access a GCC; or (2) to provide a GCC by email to the Product Safety Department at [email protected] within 48 hours of a request. Vendors are required to determine the required content of a GCC, and if necessary, to issue one based on test results obtained from an accredited third party laboratory. Regulatory Compliance P a g e |8 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2008 (Continued) Instructions for Competing General Certificates of Conformity 1. Identification of the product covered by this certificate: Describe the product covered by this certification in enough detail to match the certificate to each product it covers and no others. 2. Citation to each CPSC product safety regulation to which this product is being certified: The certificate must identify separately each rule, ban, standard or regulation under the Acts administered by the Commission that is applicable to the product. 3. Identification of the U.S. importer or domestic manufacturer certifying compliance of the product: Provide the name, full mailing address, and telephone number of the importer or U.S. domestic manufacturer certifying the product. 4. Contact information for the individual maintaining records of test results: Provide the name, full mailing address, email address, and telephone number of the person maintaining test records in support of the certification. 5. Date and place where this product was manufactured: Provide the dates the product was manufactured by at least the month and year. For the place of manufacture provide at least the city and country or administrative region of the place where the product was finally manufactured or assembled. If the same manufacturer operates in more than one location in the same city, provide the street address of the factory. 6. Date and place where this product was tested for compliance with regulation(s) cited above: Give the date of the tests or test report(s) on which certification is being based and the location(s) of the testing. 7. Identification of any third-party laboratory on whose testing the certificate depends: If a third-party laboratory tested the product or conducted a testing program on which the certification is based, give the name, full mailing address, and telephone number of the laboratory. *See next page for General Certificate of Conformity Template. Please note: Big 5 will accept vendor certificates that contain all applicable information. Regulatory Compliance P a g e |9 GENERAL CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY Date of issue: Identification of U.S. importer certifying compliance of the product: Importer: Address: Phone #: Date and place where this product was manufactured: Manufacturer name: Place of manufacture: Please include city and country here Date manufactured: Please include month and year here Identification of the product covered by this certificate: Item name: Item number: The product listed herein is in compliance with the following CPSC standards: Identification of any third-party laboratory on whose testing the certificate depends: Testing agency: Place Tested: Phone: Date Tested: Individual Maintaining Test Results: Name: Address: Phone: Regulatory Compliance Email: P a g e | 10 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 In brief, California Proposition 65, the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, was enacted as a ballot initiative in November 1986. The Proposition was intended by its authors to protect California citizens and the State's drinking water sources from chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, and to inform citizens about exposures to such chemicals. This law imposes certain obligations on companies doing business or selling product in California with respect to relatively minute amounts of chemicals identified. Companies selling products that may expose consumers to these chemicals must first provide a clear and reasonable warning notifying the consumer of the potential exposure. PROP 65 LINKS The full Proposition may be viewed at http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65.htmL Additional information on how Prop 65 is enforced can to found on the State of California Attorney General’s website at http://ag.ca.gov/prop65/index.php To access the list of chemicals known to the state to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity, go to the California Office of Environmental Health Assessment: http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/prop65_list/Newlist.html BIG 5 REQUIREMENTS Big 5 expects all Vendors, regardless of size to comply with Proposition 65 regulations. This is a lengthy and detailed proposition and it is the responsibility of the vendor to thoroughly understand it. Each Vendor must issue a Prop 65 Certification of Compliance for all product sold to Big 5. This certification template can be found on the next page. This document should be emailed to the Product Safety Department at [email protected] prior to the first shipment of new products. Should it be necessary for Big 5 to request test results or other supporting documents, vendors must be able to supply this documentation within 48hrs. A new certification must be issued to Big 5 whenever a product’s manufacturer, materials, or design are [materially] changed in any way that would require a different response on the certificate. VENDOR INDEMNITY OF BIG 5; TESTING BY BIG 5 As you know, by accepting Big 5’s Purchase Order, each vendor represents and warrants that all goods supplied “will have been produced, assembled, priced, tested, packaged and sold in compliance with . . . all applicable federal, state and local laws, orders, rules and regulations.” Each vendor also agrees to indemnify and defend Big 5 against any claims of violation of this warranty. In the event that Big 5 is sued or receives a notice of intent to sue as a consequence of selling a vendor’s product, Big 5 will seek a defense and indemnity from the vendor, including reimbursement of any costs Big 5 incurs in defense of the matter. Additionally, if a product sold to Big 5 does not contain a Proposition 65 warning on its label, Big 5 may at its option obtain appropriate testing on the product. If the product does not meet Proposition 65 standards, Big 5 may return the product to the vendor for a full refund and charge the vendor for the costs of the testing. Regulatory Compliance P a g e | 11 CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE (California Proposition 65) Multiple products may be included on the Certification form as long as the box checked applies to all products listed (only one box may be checked per Certification form). Company Name: Product Model/Style Number: Product Description: By issuing this certificate, the undersigned vendor certifies to Big 5 Sporting Goods that each product listed above complies with the requirements of California’s Proposition 65. The vendor certifies that each product complies with Proposition 65 in the following manner: Please check the appropriate box: If this box is checked, the vendor confirms that the product does not contain chemicals covered by Proposition 65, or any consent judgment relating to Proposition 65, in amounts that require a warning label. Upon request, the vendor also agrees to provide documentation substantiating Proposition 65 compliance. The product contains the required warning label under Proposition 65. If this box is checked, the vendor must provide a picture of the label on the product packaging with this certificate. The vendor agrees to update this certificate or issue a new certificate upon any change in the product’s manufacturer, materials or design. The vendor also agrees to update this certificate in the event that the addition of new chemicals as covered chemicals under Proposition 65 requires a different response than provided above. The Proposition 65 statute, related regulations, and the list of covered chemicals are available from the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (“OEHHA”), the California agency responsible for implementing the statute, at http://oehha.ca.gov/prop65.html. OEHHA’s website also includes resources, including an overview of Proposition 65, entitled “Proposition 65 in Plain Language.” Signature Title Name (Printed) Date Regulatory Compliance P a g e | 12 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE AIRBORNE TOXIC CONTROL MEASURE (ATCM) The California Air Resources Board (CARB) adopted a regulation (17 C.C.R. 93120-93120.12) in April 2007 to reduce formaldehyde emissions from composite wood products (CWP) in the state of California. Formaldehyde is used as an adhesive in the resin binder of certain composite wood products. The new formaldehyde emission regulation establishes limits for: Particle Board (PB) Hardwood plywood with veneer core (HWPW-VC) Hardwood plywood with composite core (HWPW-CC) Medium density fiberboard (MDF) Thin MDF (tMDF) less than 8 millimeter Limits for formaldehyde emissions vary by composite wood type, and will be reduced in two (2) phases between 2009 and 2012. For more information about formaldehyde emission regulations, please visit the California Environmental Protection Agency web page at: http://www.arb.ca.gov/toxics/compwood/compwood.htm Additionally, if a product does not meet the California Air Resources Board (CARB) formaldehyde emissions regulation, Big 5 may return the product to the vendor for a full refund and charge the vendor for the costs of processing the return. BIG 5 REQUIREMENTS To facilitate compliance for applicable product, vendors subject to this regulation are to review California’s formaldehyde regulation and complete and return the California Certificate of Compliance on page 15 of this manual to [email protected]. Regulatory Compliance P a g e | 13 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE AIRBORNE TOXIC CONTROL MEASURE (ATCM) Continued The chart below generally outlines the sell-through provisions applying to composite wood product panels or finished goods: COMPOSITE WOOD PRODUCTS ATCM1, SELL-THROUGH DATES HWPW-VC HWPW-CC PB MDF tMDF PRE-PHASE 1 PRODUCTS 1 Jan 2009 1 Jul 2009 1 JAN 2009 1 JAN 2009 1 JAN 2009 Panels: Last day for selling Pre-Phase 1 31 Dec 2010 31 Dec 2010 31 Dec 2010 31 Dec 2010 31 Dec 2010 Finished Goods: Last day for selling Pre-Phase 1 31 Dec 2011 31 Dec 2011 31 Dec 2011 31 Dec 2011 31 Dec 2011 EFFECTIVE DATE OF PHASE 1 STANDARD PRODUCTS THAT COMPLY WITH PHASE 1 STANDARD Panels: Required to buy Phase 1 from manufacturers/Importers 1 Apr 2009 1 Oct 2009 1 Apr 2009 1 Apr 2009 1 Apr 2009 Panels: Required to buy Phase 1 from distributors NA 1 Jan 2011 1 Jan 2011 1 Jan 2011 1 Jan 2011 EFFECTIVE DATE OF PHASE 2 STANDARD 1 Jan 2010 1 Jul 2012 1 Jan 2011 1 Jan 2011 1 Jan 2012 Panels: Last day for selling Pre-Phase 1 31 Dec 2010 30 Jun 2013 31 Dec 2011 31 Dec 2011 31 Dec 2012 Finished Goods: Last day for selling Phase 1 30 Jun 2011 31 Dec 2013 30 Jun 2012 30 Jun 2012 30 Jun 2013 1 PRODUCT THAT COMPLY WITH PHASE 2 STANDARD Panels: Required to buy Phase 1 from manufacturers/Importers 1 Apr 2010 1 Oct 2012 1 Apr 2011 1 Apr 2011 1 Apr 2012 Panels: Required to buy Phase 1 from distributors 1 Jan 2011 1 Dec 2012 1 Jun 2011 1 Jun 2011 1 Jun 2012 Panels: Required to sell Phase 2 1 Jan 2011 1 Jul 2013 1 Jan 2012 1 Jan 2012 1 Jan 2013 Finished Goods: Last day for selling Phase 2 NA 2 1 Jan 2014 1 Jul 2012 1 Jul 2012 1 Jul 2013 PB MDF tMDF Particleboard Medium Density Fiberboard Thin Medium Density Fiberboard 1 May sell pre-Phase 1 HWPW-VC through 31 Dec 2010. May sell pre-Phase 1 finished goods through 31 Dec 2011. 2 Acronyms: HWPW-VC HWPW-CC Hardwood Plywood-Veneer Core Hardwood Plywood-Composite Core Regulatory Compliance P a g e | 14 Certificate of Compliance Airborne Toxic Control Measure (ATCM) By issuing this certificate, the undersigned vendor certifies that all composite wood products sold to Big 5 Sporting Goods comply with the formaldehyde emissions requirements of California, 17 C.C.R. §93120-93120.12. The vendor further certifies that, when necessary under law, all products will meet the below requirements. 1. Finished goods containing composite wood must be properly labeled to show: Fabricators name Date of fabrication Statement of compliance 2. A statement denoting compliance with this regulation must be on each invoice for all applicable products. Vendors will maintain supporting records with respect to compliance for a period of at least two years and the documentation will be made available to Big 5 Sporting Goods upon request. Certified By: Name (Please Print) Signature Title Date Company Regulatory Compliance P a g e | 15 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE PREFERRED THIRD PARTY TESTING AND CERTIFICATION COMPANIES Certain products require third-party testing for certification and Big 5 has partnered with CPSC accredited labs to provide discounted testing and support for all safety regulations. Fully versed with Big 5’s testing protocols, these companies understand and can assist with the requirements necessary for Big 5 direct import shipments. Please visit the Preferred Testing Labs link under the Regulatory Compliance link to view the thirdparty labs, their testing locations, and contact information. Why use a Big 5 preferred 3rd Party Testing Lab? Ensures product is tested to Big 5’s standards Discounts; all test performed by a preferred 3rd party lab under the Big 5 testing program qualify for a discount Expedites the certification process for Big 5 direct imported shipments Intertek Global Account Manager Shirley Luo 2121 Rosecrans Ave Suite 3395 El Segundo, Ca 90245 Tel: +1 310-364-3780 Fax: +1 310-364-3795 Email: [email protected] SGS Global Account Manager Thomas Eng 291 Fairfield Ave Fairfield, NJ 07004 Tel: +1 650-638-1596 Email: [email protected] Bureau Veritas Global Account Manager David Simonson 100 Northpointe Parkway Buffalo, NY 14228-1884 Tel: +1 716-505-3509 Fax: +1 716-505-3301 Email: [email protected] Regulatory Compliance P a g e | 16 ELECTRONIC DATA INTERCHANGE As a new member of Big 5 Sporting Goods’ Vendor community, we would like to give you some information regarding our electronic data interchange program (EDI). Big 5 utilizes GXS as our value added network provider and general electronic commerce solution provider. To insure efficient and accurate transfer of electronic information, testing and certification is handled through GXS prior to any live activation of the EDI connection. If you already have in-house EDI capabilities, for registration form please complete the form by visiting http://www.gxs.com/big5/ . You will then receive an invitation from GXS that will include a username and password for using the online testing certification website. Completion of this testing program will certify that you are able to begin trading the documents listed below with Big 5 Sporting Goods: 850 Purchase Orders 997 Functional Acknowledgement 856 ASN (Ship Notice) 810 Invoice http://www.gxs.com/big5/ For those vendors currently using a third party service for their EDI solution, please submit your EDI provider’s contact information to Big 5’s EDI coordinator. Please note that there is a small fee associated with the certification process, which will be outlined by GXS. If you do not have EDI capabilities, there are other options available to you. Some web-based solutions provide a low cost alternative that can send, receive, and translate our EDI documents electronically via the Internet. IMPORTANT: Big 5 Sporting Goods highly encourages all our business partners currently receiving the 850 (Purchase Order) via EDI to fully implement the remaining EDI documents stated above. Should you have questions regarding any of these options or how to proceed, please contact our EDI coordinator at (951)782-4054. Electronic Data Interchange P a g e | 17 POS INFORMATION SERVICES Big 5 Sporting Goods has partnered with Edifice to provide our trading partners with a comprehensive data sharing program. Through this program, you can receive a robust set of UPC and store-level point-of-sale (POS) and inventory data in a variety of formats including web-based dashboards and decision-ready Excel reports. By utilizing the information and analysis provided through Edifice, your company will be able to identify opportunities and respond more proactively to consumer demands at Big 5. Features and Benefits: Optimizing replenishment programs Ensure availability of key items Localizing assortments to the store level Tracking and modifying new product launches Monitoring and adjusting promotional activities Manage stock and sales plans This POS Data Sharing Program will allow you to efficiently analyze sales and inventory by department, class, color, size and store. To learn more about this program, please contact Eric Engstrom at (973) 616-2929 [email protected] or you can visit the Edifice website at: http://www.edificeinfo.com/big5.html. www.edificeinfo.com/big5.html POS Information Services P a g e | 18 TRANSPORTATION ROUTING GUIDE CARTON REQUIREMENTS Maximum Shipping, Size, Weight Limitations Each item must be packed in a separate carton by style, size, color (assigned Big 5 SKU number) and approved vendor case pack (VCP). Carton dimensions and VCP’s must be consistent by assigned Big 5 SKU number. Any changes in carton dimension, VCP, or item stock number must be received by Big 5’s Buying Dept. 30 days prior to shipping. All cartons must only contain a single Big 5 SKU number. No Master Pack or multi SKU cartons are allowed. Maximum pallet weight should not exceed 2,500 lbs. Maximum carton weight should not exceed 75-lbs. Carton weight exceeding 75-lbs may require special handling. For shipping requirements on these types of items, you must contact the Distribution Center by phone at (951) 774-1605 prior to shipping. Empty product display boxes must not be used as fillers. Carton Markings UCC-128/shipping labels are required on all master cartons. Please refer to the UCC-128 Carton Label Section for specifications and placement instructions. Improperly Labeled Master Cartons Vendors will be assessed charge backs for improperly labeled Master Cartons. This includes but not limited to, cartons marked incorrectly, not legible or missing labels. Continued non-compliance will result in the escalation of these charges. Please contact the Vendor Relations Department by email at [email protected] to discuss plans for correcting issue. PALLETIZATION (“Collect Terms”) Unless authorized by Big 5, all shipments will be floor loaded – this applies to both LTL and truckload (TL) shipments. Our goal is to maximize cube utilization on each load. In addition, Big 5 participates in special linear foot contract rates. The use of pallets will significantly impact this discounted program. In some cases, Big 5 will authorize palletization due to the nature of the product. If pallets are to be used, they are not to be included as part of the product weight (in the bill of lading). In addition, oversize pallets (i.e., product overhang) must be brought to our attention. Many of our carrier contracts (pricing model) are based on cube and linear foot utilization. A pallet with product overhang will impact cube configuration – therefore, alter our pricing. To avoid potential charge backs, please ensure your shipping department advises our Traffic Department of these conditions, or any other impacts to normal palletizing. NOTE: The inherent characteristics of some commodities will not permit floor loading. To discuss shipping / loading options, please contact our Distribution Center before you ship the order. Phone: (951) 774-1605. Transportation Routing Guide P a g e | 19 TRANSPORTATION ROUTING GUIDE SHIPPER LOAD RESPONSIBILITY When loading trailers, reasonable care must be demonstrated to ensure product is properly prepared for highway, air, rail (intermodal) and ocean transits. If authorized to ship on pallets freight must be tightly secured using appropriate shrink wrap and/or banding. Floor loaded shipments; require the use of restraining (load) bars, bracing and/or blocking. In some cases, palletized freight may require the use of restraining devices – particularly product susceptible to load shifting. In addition, if you do not have the appropriate securing devices, please advise the carrier prior to pickup. Adhering to these guidelines will avert claims and possible charge-backs. It is the vendors’ responsibility to tender their freight to the Big 5’s Distribution Centers with PO style/color/size integrity. PO changes within the trailer must have a clearly visible separator to indicate the end of an order. CONSOLIDATED SHIPMENTS When you are sending multiple orders (Collect terms) that can be shipped within a few days of each other, please consolidate them under one (1) bill of lading. To illustrate, if you have three purchase orders that fall within the same shipping window, do not send one purchase order on Monday, the next on Tuesday, and the last on Wednesday. Ship all three on the same day using one bill of lading. It is more cost effective for all parties to take advantage of tariff weight breaks. (Note: Some purchase orders cannot wait to be consolidated and require immediate shipping. You will be instructed at the time of routing how to move these priority shipments.) TRUCKLOAD REQUIREMENTS (OTR/RAIL) For your convenience, Big 5 will have its over-the-road trucking companies (and rail carriers) drop equipment into your shipping location(s). This permits you to load trailers around your schedule. However, we require upon load completion that you put a seal on the trailer and mark the bill of lading shipper, load and count (SLC). If you require the driver to physically count each carton on your dock, there will be a charge for the driver count. In addition, if the carrier is detained beyond the authorized free time (typically two hours for live loads) you will also be assessed an equipment detention fee. To avoid these charges, we recommend having the trailer dropped and to perform SLC loading on truckload volume moves. (Note: Free time on dropped trailers varies depending on the transportation service. Please consult with Big 5 to confirm the allotted time.) Transportation Routing Guide P a g e | 20 TRANSPORTATION ROUTING GUIDE FULL VISIBLE CAPACITY (LTL) / OVERFLOW (TL) Unless authorized by Big 5, do not fill LTL (less than truckload) trailers to “full visible capacity”. The trucking industry will treat these shipments as TL shipments, in which, our LTL discounted rates will become void. Big 5 has in place special pup rates (half set) that allow loading to full visible capacity, but this will be communicated to you at the time of routing. Furthermore, it is very important that you put the “quote number” we assign on the bill of lading – this protects our special pup rate. On truckload shipments when you have an overflow, do not call the trucking company for additional equipment. Please make sure you call Big 5 Traffic for further routing instructions – most overflows require LTL handling. If Big 5 is not contacted and overflow is put on a TL trailer, there may be a charge-back. NOTE: The above applies to both OTR and rail trucking services PACKING LIST Insure your shipping department attaches the packing list to the first carton and to border it with high visible tape or fluorescent markings. Do not submit original mailing invoices with the shipment. Original invoices should be mailed to Big 5 Corp, P.O. Box 92088, Los Angeles, CA 90009-2088, Attn: Accounts Payable. SHIPPING ADDRESS Unless otherwise arranged, all freight will be consigned (shipped) to: Riverside, CA Distribution Center 6125 Sycamore Canyon Blvd. Riverside, CA 92507-0712 Phone: (951) 774-1600 BILL OF LADING On “Collect” less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments, please ensure your shipping department puts the applicable National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) rating on the bill of lading. Do not list your contract freight-allkinds (FAK) rate or any other special commodity rates. Our prevailing discount(s) will be applied by the contracted carrier moving the load. Keep in mind, if no NMFC classification is listed on the bill of lading, Department of Transportation (DOT) and NMFC regulations permits the carrier to move the freight at the highest classification (for the commodity being shipped). If this occurs, you may be required to pay the difference in freight cost. Transportation Routing Guide P a g e | 21 TRANSPORTATION ROUTING GUIDE ROUTING When shipping product to Big 5 Sporting Goods on “Collect” terms, vendors must call Big 5’s Traffic Department for routing instructions (applicable to both domestic and international shipments). Be prepared to provide the following information at the time of your call – to expedite the routing process: Company name Point of contact & phone number Shipping location of product Purchase order # Product and NMFC classification (i.e., CL 77.7, 85, 100, etc.) Number of cartons Total shipping weight (lbs. -pallet weight excluded) Total Cube (cubic ft.) Please ensure the above information is accurate. Our carrier selection is based primarily on product location, NMFC CL, weight and cube. If the shipping data we receive is incorrect and the wrong carrier is selected, we reserve the right to issue a charge back to the vendor for the difference in freight cost. Traffic Department Phone: (951) 774-1637 Monday thru Friday, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. PST (Closed during major holidays) After we receive your shipping information, we will assign a carrier service familiar with your region of the country. (Note: when cost and logistics permit, Big 5 may authorize use of your preferred carrier. This will be done on a case-by-case basis). FIREARM SHIPMENTS (DOCUMENTATION) All firearm orders shipped to Big 5 must be accompanied by proper documentation at the time of delivery, including SERIAL NUMBER RECORDS and DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ) paperwork. In addition to this requirement, prior to any firearm order leaving the vendor’s factory/distribution center, you MUST EMAIL a copy of both the Serial Numbers and DOJ documentation to Big 5 at [email protected]. Please be aware that no delivery appointment request will be processed without Big 5 having received the required paperwork by email. This requirement is meant to prevent delays when receiving firearms shipments, and to avoid the possibility of missing paperwork at the time a carrier arrives for a scheduled delivery appointment. Adherence to this requirement is mandatory and any non-compliance will result in refusal of the order. Transportation Routing Guide P a g e | 22 TRANSPORTATION ROUTING GUIDE PORT SHIPMENTS (COLLECT TERMS) When Big 5 is responsible for freight arrangements (collect terms) from the port of Los Angeles and/or Long Beach, Big 5’s Traffic Department must be called for carrier assignment. Since contracted harbor carriers service different terminals, it is necessary to insure the correct carrier is assigned. DELIVERY ORDER PREPARATION (PREPAID/COLLECT) Whether you are bringing an ocean container directly to a Big 5 Sporting Goods facility, or having Big 5 pick it up from the port, it is imperative that your customs broker prepare the delivery order (D.O.) as follows: List each container List all purchase orders that are in each container List the total carton quantity in each container Other port related information such as last free day (LFD) can be provided – however, the above is mandatory. In addition, Big 5 drayage firms have been instructed not to accept delivery orders that do not comply with this requirement. Please adhere to the above for a smooth transition of freight, and to avert any potential demurrage and/or per diem charge-backs. If you or your customs broker have questions or require further clarification on delivery order preparation, please contact Big 5 Traffic at (951) 774-1639 / (951) 774-1637. BIG 5 PREFERRED CARRIERS Big 5 has made special arrangements with specific carriers. You are more than welcome to use these “Preferred Carriers” on “Prepaid” shipments. Our carriers are quite familiar with our operation and understand the special requirements necessary to move product quickly across our docks. If you desire, Big 5 can assist you in setting up a service agreement with one or more of our carriers. However, when using a “preferred” Big 5 Carrier on prepaid terms, the vendor will be responsible for freight charges and/or all associated accessorial service fees. IMPORTANT: Deliveries or pickups from Yellow Roadway Company (YRC) and/or Oak Harbor Freight Lines Inc. are NOT permitted. All YRC or Oak Harbor shipments or request for pickups will be refused at the door. ADVANCE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS A valid ASN MUST be submitted at least 24 hours prior to delivery. For non-EDI orders, a copy of the packing slip should be emailed to our Distribution Center at [email protected]. The packing slip must be received at least 24 hours prior to scheduled delivery. Your email subject title MUST include the purchase order number. Transportation Routing Guide P a g e | 23 TRANSPORTATION ROUTING GUIDE DELIVERY APPOINTMENTS All inbound shipments (regardless of F.O.B. terms, collect or prepaid) delivered to the Big 5 Sporting Goods Distribution Center are required to have an appointment. Small parcel delivery carriers such as UPS, FedEx, etc. do not require a scheduled appointment. All appointments must be made through Big 5’s Distribution Center Appointment Desk. Only carriers may schedule an appointment for deliveries to our Distribution Center. Advise your transportation carrier to contact Big 5’s Appointment Desk a minimum of two (2) business days in advance of their desired delivery date. Please note that it is advisable during peak periods of operation and holidays to make the appointment request 3-4 business days prior to the carrier’s desired delivery date. Appointment scheduling Carriers should secure the following information before requesting an appointment for delivery at Big 5’s Riverside Distribution Center. Information should be summarized by trailer, as each trailer requires its own appointment: Vendor (Shipper) name Big 5 purchase order numbers (disclosing all Big 5 purchase orders being delivered) Carton Quantity per trailer Number of Trailers (each trailer must have its own appointment) Carton Counts are required. Pallet counts or skids will be treated as undisclosed freight. All appointments must be scheduled with our DC Appointment Desk at: Email: [email protected] Phone: (951) 774-1644 Monday thru Friday, between the hours of 6:00 am – 2:00 pm PST Please note that requests for specific appointment times cannot always be accommodated, as Big 5’s Receiving Department is a two (2) shift operation and appointments are given by first available time/date. Carriers must adhere to all scheduled appointments. Late or cancelled deliveries must be communicated to Big 5’s Appointment Desk immediately. Appointment deviations are subject to cancellation and charge backs to the vendor. NOTE: BIG 5 SPORTING GOODS reserves the right to refuse any delivery if purchase order numbers, carton counts, etc. given at the time of the appointment request are found to be inaccurate. Your cooperation in this matter will avert delays and redelivery cost. Big 5 will not be responsible for re-delivery costs of freight not disclosed prior to delivery. Transportation Routing Guide P a g e | 24 TRANSPORTATION ROUTING GUIDE APPOINTMENT DEVIATIONS In the event an appointment will be missed or needs to be rescheduled, the carrier must contact our Appointment Desk as soon as possible, prior to the scheduled appointment, to make the Receiving Department aware of the situation. The Appointment Desk can be reached by phone at (951) 774-1644 and by email at [email protected]. If the Distribution Center is not made aware in a reasonable amount of time that the carrier will be delayed/missing the appointment, the appointment will be subject to cancellation and may result in charge-backs to the vendor. Any questions regarding this policy or our requirements should be directed to the Vendor Relations Department at [email protected] or by phone at (310) 297-7560. SORTING AND SEGREGATING Big 5 requires product to be unloaded, sorted and segregated by style, size and color in a timely manner upon delivery during the scheduled appointment; Consignee does not unload. This service must typically be provided by the driver of the contracted carrier. In a situation where the load is too large for one driver to unload in the time allotted by the receiving supervisor, the carrier must arrive with at least two (2) people to unload. When only one (1) driver arrives with a load too large to process during their scheduled appointment, or when the driver will not be unloading the shipment themselves, a 3rd party “lumper” service will need to be utilized. To expedite the unloading process, the need for this “lumper” service should be brought to the attention of the D.C. at the time of the appointment request. If no arrangements are made for this service, the shipment may be subject to partial unload and a new appointment must be scheduled for the balance of the freight at the next available appointment time. IMPORTANT: Any delivery exceeding 500 cartons requires a minimum of two (2) people for sorting and segregating. THIRD PARTY LUMPER SERVICE In the event the trucking agency cannot perform the unloading, sorting, and segregating on their own, a “lumper” team must be utilized for unloading the shipment. The third party “lumper” service available on-site at Big 5 is coordinated through “Rally Staffing”/On-Dock Services. This unloading service should be prearranged by the carrier (or the vendor, if the carrier is unable to make such an arrangement) prior to the scheduled delivery date by contacting Rally Staffing/“On-Dock Services”. On-Dock Services requests that the carrier or vendor call in to their office at least three (3) days in advance of delivery to set up payment. Please ask for Julie K. or Laurie Leach at (626) 337-0560 and they will be able to help process all payments and answer any questions regarding their unloading services. There are a number of payment options On-Dock accepts: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. ComData checks T-Checks PayPal Credit Card (Visa, Mastercard) Cash can be accepted upon delivery * Amount must be pre-scheduled 3 days in advance; On-Dock leads do not carry change. Transportation Routing Guide P a g e | 25 TRANSPORTATION ROUTING GUIDE FREIGHT COSTS AND PAYMENTS If the terms on the purchase order state freight “collect”, meaning Big 5 is responsible for a portion of the freight cost, the order MUST be shipped via a Big 5 preferred carrier. Big 5 will not be responsible for duty, brokerage fees or additional freight cost that was not authorized on the purchase order. Big 5 will not be responsible for accessorial charges when a vendor utilizes their own carrier or truck(s). Big 5 will not pay any re-delivery cost if a shipment must be rescheduled due to a missed appointment. Any additional freight charges will be debited from the first available invoice. FREIGHT CLAIMS (DAMAGED PRODUCT) All damage freight claims filed by Big 5 Sporting Goods will be communicated to the vendor or truck line upon discovery of damage. The vendor/ truck line will have 30 days from notification to inspect the product and if necessary remove it from the distribution center. After 30 days any unresolved claim will be removed from our distribution center and debited to the appropriate party. For questions or to schedule an appointment to inspect damaged product, please contact the Distribution Center by phone at (951) 774-1618. Transportation Routing Guide P a g e | 26 UCC-128 CARTON LABEL To facilitate the receiving process at Big 5’s Distribution Center, UCC-128 Labels are required for all shipments. Each Master Carton is required to have a UCC-128 label. The following pages detail the specifications needed to create a sample label. Sample labels must be submitted to the Vendor Relations Department for approval PRIOR to your first shipment. SPECIFICATIONS Carton label should be minimum size of 4” x 6”, using an aggressive adhesive All fonts are ARIAL or very similar BLACK type on white background UPC Barcode must be UPC-A compliant A human readable Big 5 SKU number is required Each labels requires a barcode that captures a 20-digit UCC-128/Carton ID number UCC-128/Carton ID barcode MUST be EAN 128 or UCC 128 compliant All UCC-128/Carton ID numbers MUST be unique Do not use duplicated or re-used carton ID numbers Vendors must ensure all content on each UCC-128 master carton is correct. Improperly labeled master cartons are subject to vendor charge backs. IMPORTANT: For instructions on how to create a unique 20-Digit non-EDI Carton ID numbers, please contact our Vendor Relations Department by phone at (310) 297-7560. UCC-128 labels submitted for approval can be mailed, faxed or emailed to: Big 5 Sporting Goods 2525 E. El Segundo Blvd. El Segundo, CA 90245 Attn: Vendor Relations Department Phone: (310) 297-7560 Fax: (310) 297-7580 Email: [email protected] UCC-128 Carton Label P a g e | 27 UCC-128 CARTON LABEL Specifications Information on the sample label below is for illustration purposes only. Field A Field F Field B Field G 0000100725 Field C Field H Field D Field I Field E Required information Optional TABLE Field A Content Status Field B Content Status Field C Content Status Field D Content Status Field E Content Status Shipper name and from address REQUIRED Special comments (i.e. partial case pack) If applicable Style #, Color, Size If applicable UPC number REQUIRED Field F Content Status Field G Content Status Field H Content Status Field I Content Status Big 5 ship to address REQUIRED Carrier info: Name, PRO# and Bill of Lading # If applicable PO #, quantity in carton, sequential box count by Big 5 SKU Number REQUIRED Assigned Big 5 SKU number REQUIRED UCC-128 / carton ID number (Barcode must be UCC-128 or EAN compliant) REQUIRED UCC-128 Carton Label P a g e | 28 UCC-128 CARTON LABEL PLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS Label should be placed on longest side of carton. Approximately two inches from the carton edge on lower right hand corner. The UCC-128 Carton ID barcode must be perpendicular to the bottom of carton. For Cartons that are less than 6 inches in height. Place label on longest side of carton, with the UCC128 Carton ID barcode visible. The barcode must not be folded. Cartons exceeding 4’ in length Master Carton Label UCC-128 Carton Label P a g e | 29 TICKETING Vendors are required to affix a price sticker to each selling unit. This chapter will outline our specifications for pre-ticketing. We have also provided contact information for approved third party pre-printed ticket providers for those vendors that need assistance acquiring tickets. All the information required for creating a price sticker will be provided on your Big 5 Purchase Order. Approval Process Tickets must be approved by Big 5 prior to shipping your initial order. Due to the various product lines, we have provided a number of ticket format options. Please select the appropriate ticket format from the examples on the following pages. Use the specifications from the selected format to create a sample ticket. Submit your sample ticket(s) to the Vendor Relations Department. Please send sample ticket to: Mail to: Big 5 Sporting Goods 2525 E. El Segundo Blvd. El Segundo, CA 90245 Attn: Vendor Relations Department Fax to: (310) 297-7580 Email to: [email protected] IMPORTANT: All future orders must be ticketed after vendor receives approval from the Vendor Relations Department. Improperly Ticketed Merchandise Vendors will be assessed charge backs for improperly ticketed merchandise. This includes but not limited to stickers for a different retailer, tickets not affixed to selling unit or product not pre-ticketed. A three (3) tier sequence of charges has been set up for continued non-compliance. Escalated charge backs are downgraded to tier one (1) after fifteen (15) months of full compliance from the last violation. For a copy of Big 5’s schedule of charges, please contact the Vendor Relations Department by email at [email protected] or by phone at (310) 297-7560. NOTE: For questions about this program, please contact the Vendor Relations Department at (310) 297-7560 or by email at [email protected]. Ticketing P a g e | 30 TICKETING TICKET OUTSOURCING Vendors needing assistance acquiring pre-printed tickets may contact one of our preferred third party ticket providers listed below. These providers have been certified by Big 5 and are quite familiar with all of our ticketing requirements. All orders will be processed in a timely manner. To purchase tickets from one of our preferred ticket providers, please following the instructions below. 1) Contact ticket provider directly to setup an account. 2) Obtain the “Big 5 Ticket Order Form” from the selected ticket provider. 3) Return completed “Big 5 Ticket Order Form” to the selected ticket provider. NOTE: To insure accuracy on your initial ticket order, vendors are encouraged to fax or email a copy of the completed order form to Big 5’s Vendor Relations Department for review prior to placing the order with the select ticket provider. Fax to: (310) 297-7580 attn. Vendor Relations Department Email to: [email protected] PREFERRED PRE-PRINTED TICKET PROVIDERS 43397 Business Park Dr. #D8 Temecula, CA 92590 3511 W. Market St. Suite 270 Greensboro, NC 27403 Phone: (800) 508-2535 Fax: (951) 587-8718 Phone: (336) 856-8246 Fax: (336) 547-0031 Note: Vendors are responsible for verifying the content printed on the price tickets. Vendors will be assessed charge backs for improperly ticketed merchandise. Ticketing P a g e | 31 TICKETING GENERAL MERCHANDISE STICKER Big 5 Sporting Goods’ logo. (Big 5 logo is available on this site) Data on sticker must always be BLACK on white background Sticker size approx. 1-1/4” x 1-1/4”, using aggressive adhesive Barcode must be formatted to a 12-digit UPC number (UPC-A compliant) Field A Field D 03323623 Field B Field E AL7288 Field C $34.99 Information on sample sticker is for illustration purposes only TABLE Field - A Content: Big 5’s logo Note: Logo is available on Big 5’s website Field - B Content: Assigned SKU number (Human readable only) Note: 8-Digit SKU # (refer to purchase order) Field - D Content: UPC Barcode* Note: Barcode MUST be formatted to UPC-A, capturing 12-digit UPC number Field - E Content: Assigned retail price Note: Refer to purchase order Field - C Content: Style or part number Note: Vendor’s style or part number for item *Contact the Vendor Relations Department if product does not have a valid 12-digit UPC number or if product has multiple UPC numbers. Ticketing P a g e | 32 TICKETING APPAREL HANG TAG Big 5 Sporting Goods’ logo. (Big 5 logo is available on this site) Barcode must be formatted to a 12-digit UPC number (UPC-A compliant) Data on sticker must always be BLACK on white background Hang Tag size approx. 1-1/4” x 2-1/2” Field A Field B Field C 03092491 Field D WOMEN’S Field E Field G SIZE: 2X LARGE STYLE: 25101 COLOR: TAN Field F Field H $79.99 Information on sample sticker is for illustration purposes only TABLE Field - A Field - E Content: Big 5’s logo Note: Logo is available on Big 5’s website Field - B Content: Assigned SKU number (Human readable only) Note: 8-Digit SKU # (refer to purchase order) Field - C Field - F Content: Color Note: Color description of garment Field - G Content: UPC Barcode* Note: Barcode MUST be formatted to UPC-A, capturing 12-digit UPC number Field - D Content: Size Note: Size of garment Content: Style or part number Note: Vendor’s style or part number for item Field - H Content: Assigned retail price Content: Gender Note: Refer to purchase order Note: List gender *Contact the Vendor Relations Department if product does not have a valid 12-digit UPC number or if product has multiple UPC numbers. Ticketing P a g e | 33 TICKETING NON-APPAREL HANG TAG Big 5 Sporting Goods’ logo. (Big 5 logo is available on this site) Data on sticker must always be BLACK on white background Barcode must be formatted to a 12-digit UPC number (UPC-A compliant) Hang Tag size approx. 1-1/4” x 2-1/2” Field A Field B 03092491 Field D Field C AL7288 Field E $79.99 Information on sample sticker is for illustration purposes only TABLE Field - A Content: Big 5’s logo Note: Logo is available on Big 5’s website Field - B Field - D Content: UPC Barcode* Note: Barcode MUST be formatted to UPC-A, capturing 12-digit UPC number Content: Assigned SKU number (Human readable only) Note: 8-Digit SKU # (refer to purchase order) Field - C Content: Style or part number Note: Vendor’s style or part number for item Field - E Content: Assigned retail price Note: Refer to purchase order *Contact the Vendor Relations Department if product does not have a valid 12-digit UPC number or if product has multiple UPC numbers. Ticketing P a g e | 34 TICKETING SHOE BOX LABEL The following Shoe Box Label is required shoe and skate packaging. This sticker is only an option for those vendors that choose to combine Big 5’s pricing info with their product identification label. All fonts are Arial or very similar BLACK type on white background Sticker size approx. 2” x 4”, using aggressive adhesive Barcode must be formatted to a 12-digit UPC number (UPC-A compliant) Field A Field F Field G Field B Field H Field I Field C Field E Field D Information on sample sticker is for illustration purposes only TABLE Field - A Content: Header (centered, bold, 3mm) Note: Big 5 Sporting Goods (do not abbreviate) Field - B Content: UPC Barcode* Note: Barcode MUST be formatted to UPC-A, capturing 12-digit UPC number Field - E Content: Assigned retail price Note: Refer to purchase order Field - F Content: Product name Note: Use large font size to fill area Field - G Content: Shoe size Note: Show wide-width when applicable Field - C Content: Style or part number Note: Vendor’s style or part number for item Field - D Field - H Content: Gender description for shoe Note: Do not abbreviate Field - I Content: Assigned SKU number (Human readable only) Content: Color Note: 8-Digit SKU # (refer to purchase order) Note: Color description of shoe or skate *Contact the Vendor Relations Department if product does not have a valid 12-digit UPC number or if product has multiple UPC numbers. Ticketing P a g e | 35 TICKETING SUNGLASS BOX LABEL The following Sunglass Box Label is required for all sunglasses shipped to Big 5’s Distribution Center. Big 5 Sporting Goods’ logo. (Big 5 logo is available on this site) BLACK type on white background Sticker size approx. 1.625” x 1.688” Double adhesive Rat-Tail / Piggyback type label Barcode must be formatted to a 12-digit UPC number (UPC-A compliant) Field A Field D Field B BLACK Field E Field C Sticker containing the rat-tail label should be placed on the outside of each selling unit package. The rat-tail label won’t be placed on the temple until displayed at the store level. Style A1M Field F Information on sample sticker is for illustration purposes only TABLE Field - A Field - D Content: Assigned retail price Note: Refer to purchase order Content: Color Note: Lens color description Field - B Field - E Field - C Field - F Content: Big 5’s logo Note: Logo is available on Big 5’s website Content: UPC Barcode* Note: Barcode MUST be formatted to UPC-A, Content: Assigned SKU number (Human readable only) Note: 8-Digit SKU # (refer to purchase order) Content: Style or part number Note: Vendor’s style or part number for item capturing 12-digit UPC number *Contact the Vendor Relations Department if product does not have a valid 12-digit UPC number or if product has multiple UPC numbers. Ticketing P a g e | 36 TICKETING BASEBALL BAT FLAG LABEL In additional to the General Merchandise Label, Big 5 requires a color coded label be affixed to each bat to easily identify the different categories. This program is designed to provide an easy and convenient shopping experience for our customers. Six (6) categories have been assigned a specific color (see chart below). The preferred label placement is on the throat of the bat. Label size approx. 1.75” x 5” Synthetic Polypropylene Wood Bats do not require Flag Label Category Color Chart Color Category Color Code T-BALL LITTLE LEAGUE SENIOR LEAGUE BASEBALL SLOW PITCH FAST PITCH SOFTBALL (Blue) PANTONE 286C (Orange) PANTONE 021C (Yellow)PANTONE YELLOW C (Green) PANTONE 348C (Red) PANTONE 186C (Purple) PANTONE 2597C Merchandise Label placement Flag Label placement Ticketing P a g e | 37 TICKETING SUMMARY OF TICKET PLACEMENT Outlined below are examples of locations for ticket application based on product type. Any questions regarding ticket placement should be directed to our Vendor Relations Department. When using the ‘Merchandise Sticker’, the general rule is to affix sticker to the upper-right hand corner (or as close as possible) to the presentation portion of the product. Our standard is to insure that product description, vendor information, content warnings, or UPC codes are not obstructed. For either bulky or extremely small product, please contact the Vendor Relations Department for approved sticker placements. Vendor Relations Department Phone: (310) 297-7560 Email: [email protected] Standard Ticket Placement Ticketing P a g e | 38 TICKETING Apparel General rule is to affix hang tag to left sleeve or side of garment (if applicable). When an existing hang tag already states the size, gender, color, and style information, a merchandise label may be affixed to the tag instead of attaching a new Hang Tag. IMPORTANT: If merchandise is shipped in individual protective packaging, an additional sticker with a valid UPC or SKU barcode MUST be affixed to the packaging (such as the poly bag for apparel, or cardboard sleeve on a watch box, etc.) Ticketing P a g e | 39 TICKETING Apparel (continued) Hang Tags for Non-Apparel Affix a Big 5 general merchandise label on or next to an existing vendor hang tag. Ticketing P a g e | 40 TICKETING Sunglasses All sunglasses require a ‘Rat-Tail’ piggyback style price label. Our label should be affixed to the end of box. In some instances, merchandise other than sunglasses can be appropriate for ‘Rat-Tail’ piggyback price labels as well (bracelets, watches, etc.) Ticketing P a g e | 41 TICKETING Footwear Affix Shoe Box Label on the end of box Affix General Merchandise Sticker to end of box near product information label Footwear approved to be on hangers can be pre-ticketed with a General Merchandise Sticker or Hang Tag Ticketing P a g e | 42 TICKETING Narrow Product Affix BIG 5 merchandise label on the handle, or next to the existing UPC. When attaching the sticker, it is crucial that the lines within the barcode DO NOT bend, or overlap. Clam-Shell Merchandise Affix to the outside of clam-shell packaging in upper-right hand corner. Ticketing P a g e | 43 TICKETING Inflatable Items Place sticker on front display side of packaging. Small Merchandise in Display Packaging Ticketing P a g e | 44 CONTACTS Address List Corporate Office 2525 E. El Segundo Blvd. El Segundo, CA 90245 Phone: (310) 536-0611 Distribution Center 6125 Sycamore Canyon Blvd Riverside, CA 92507 Phone: (951) 774-1600 Phone/Fax/Email Accounting Department Accounts Payable Risk Management Buying Department Phone Fax Email Phone (310) 536-0611 (310) 297-7575 [email protected] (310) 536-0611 Phone (310) 297-7614 Fax (310) 297-7580 Distribution Center General Phone (951) 774-1600 Fax (951) 774-1654 Routing Instructions Phone (951) 774-1637 Appointment Scheduler Phone (951) 774-1644 Email [email protected] Returns / Freight Claims Phone (951) 774-1600 EDI Department Contacts Phone (951) 782-4054 Fax (951) 782-4041 Email [email protected] Product Safety Phone (310) 297-7573 Fax (310) 297-7580 Email [email protected] Vendor Relations Phone (310) 297-7560 Fax (310) 297-7580 Email [email protected] P a g e | 45 SCHEDULE FOR NON-COMPLIANCE CHARGES The following schedule is for non-compliance to Big 5’s Floor-Ready and UCC-128 labeling requirements. Floor-Ready rules are tiered and will be escalated with continued non-compliance. Big 5 Sporting Goods reserves the right to escalate charge-backs without prior notice. All charges will be assessed against the first available merchandise invoiced by vendors and deducted from invoice payment. All reversals must be approved by the Buying Department. For questions pertaining to a specific invoice deduction, please contact Big 5’s Accounts Payable Department at (310) 536-0611. Schedule for Non-Compliance Charges P a g e | 46 SCHEDULE FOR NON-COMPLIANCE CHARGES Floor-Ready Program - Offset Policies effective January 1, 2008 Min. NON-COMPLIANCE DESCRIPTION Charge Tickets on merchandise are for a different retailer Incorrect SKU#, style, color and/or size ticket on merchandise Tier One $50 $.30 per unit $50 $.30 per unit Merchandise not pre-ticketed $50 $.30 per unit Invalid barcode $50 $.30 per unit Retail label not affixed to selling unit $50 $.30 per unit Tier Two Tier Three $250, plus $.30 per unit $250, plus $.30 per unit $250, plus $.30 per unit $250, plus $.30 per unit $250, plus $.30 per unit $1,000, plus $.30 per unit $1,000, plus $.30 per unit $1,000, plus $.30 per unit $1,000, plus $.30 per unit $1,000, plus $.30 per unit Tier One On the first infraction, a vendor is assessed a re-labeling fee of $0.30 per unit. Tier One charges will be escalated to Tier Two on the second offense. Tier Two Vendors are assessed a $250 charge back plus a re-labeling fee of $0.30 per unit. Charges will be escalated from Tier Two to Tier Three after four non-compliant charge-backs at Tier Two. Tier Three Vendors escalated to Tier Three are assessed a charge back of $1,000 per shipment plus a re-labeling fee of $0.30 per unit. Escalated charge-backs are downgraded to Tier One after 15 consecutive months of full compliance from the last violation. UCC128 Label Carton Labels - Offset Policies effective January 1, 2008 NON-COMPLIANCE DESCRIPTION No UCC-128 labels Required information missing from labels Incorrect information is printed on label Min. Charge Charge $200 $200 $200 $.40 per ctn $.40 per ctn $.40 per ctn PRE-PAID Delivery - Offset Policies effective February 8, 2011 NON-COMPLIANCE DESCRIPTION Charge Missed appointments Failure to disclose PO on inbound LTL shipment prior to delivery Failure to unload in the time allotted for shipment Incorrect carton count submitted for shipment PACKAGING ERRORS - Offset Policies effective March 1, 2011 NON-COMPLIANCE DESCRIPTION Multiple styles/Big 5 SKU’s packed into a carton Merchandise shipped in unauthorized and/or incorrect Vendor-Case-Pack (VCP) $150 $150 $150 $150 Min. Charge $300 $300 THIRD PARTY CORRECTIONS All accessorial charges accrued by Big 5 for non-compliance issues corrected by a third party logistics company will be charged back to the vendor (i.e. 3rd party service charges, freight, and unloading fees). Schedule for Non-Compliance Charges P a g e | 47