Appendix Z

Stacking and loading of slip sheets, pallets and Master boxes

Definition – Slip sheet

A slip sheet is defined as a flat, thin sheet of material used as a base for storing, handling, or
transporting goods and products in a unitized load. Flaps are located on two or more sides of
the slip sheet to facilitate handling with specialized equipment. To reinforce the strength the
surfaces are coated to withstand shipping and storage environment.

Slip sheets advantagessing slip sheets instead of wooden pallets allows for 12-15%
more products in containers and weights considerably less.
 Slip sheets do not require maintenance, but can easily be replaced.
 Significant reduction is material handling costs.
 Can be customized to fit any size load.

Slip sheets strength and materials

 The strength of the slip sheet is very important, and it’s very important that the slip sheet is
stable enough to carry the goods.
 Slip sheets can be made of :
o Fiberboard or Solid Kraft board Slip Sheet Material: The fiberboard slip sheet consists of
several layers of solid fiberboard sheets laminated together .The bonding of layers of
several flat solid kraft board sheets increases the slip sheet’s non-tear strength. In
addition, some fiberboard slip sheets are coated with a plastic coating to improve its use
in humid environments
o Plastic Slip Sheet Material: The plastic slip
sheet is made of a combination of polyethylene
materials. This type of material allows for
greater non-tear strength and uses in cold and
humid environments.

o Corrugated cardboard cannot be used as

slip sheets !

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 It is very important to take into account the humidity in the containers when selecting slip
sheets materiel
 A good slips sheet should minimum have a weight of 710 gram/M2.
 Strictly no reused/recycled slip sheets are allowed. Only new slip sheets must be used.
 Slip sheets must not be wet, soggy or torn.
 Slip sheets must not be dirty or stained.
 Always store slip sheets in dry places, and never on bare floors.
 All slip sheets shall have NO printings, and strictly no writings allowed on slip sheets.
 Do not exceed the manufacturer’s maximum recommended load per slip sheet. JYSK
allows max of 1 ton load per slip sheet.
 Creasing lines on the flaps must not be broken or torn; otherwise the flap will be torn
apart when pulled.

Purpose
Purpose of
of crease
crease lines
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is to
tofold
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flapupwards
upwards

Slip sheets suppliers

China:

http://shuangzhong.en.alibaba.com/ Shanghai

http://foretechplas.en.alibaba.com/ Shanghai

http://www.shszbz.com/en/index.htm Shanghai

http://jcflex.en.alibaba.com/contactinfo.html Hong Kong

http://jingmeirubber.en.alibaba.com/contactinfo.html Beijing

http://slipsheet.net/

Shanghai ELTETE Packaging technology co. ltd.

The contact is Mr. Yu Hui.

Email: yuhui@eltete.com.cn

India:

www.jmpindia.in India (south part)

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Critical slip sheet dimensions

At JYSK DCs, goods received are
The 3 main dimensions are:
1. Main dimension 120 cm x
2. Main dimension 195 cm x
3. Main dimension 240 cm x
transferred onto 3 basic platform dimensions as shown below.
80 cm (Maximum tolerance is 126 cm x 86 cm)
120 cm (Maximum tolerance is 205 cm x 130 cm)
120 cm (Maximum tolerance is 250 cm x 130 cm)

120 x 80 cm

Cage 1 (120 x 80 cm) EUR pallet (120 x 80 cm)

195 x 120 cm

Cage 2 (195 x 120 cm) Platform 1 (195 x 120 cm)

240 x 120 cm

Cage 3 (240 x 120 cm) Platform 2 (240 x 120 cm)

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Stacking on slip sheet

EU pallet dimension – Priority 1 (120 x 80 cm)

Cardboard cartons must, as top priority, be stacked on slip sheet to meet EU pallet dimension
(surface area) of 120 x 80 cm with a maximum weight of 1000 kg. This is because at JYSK DC,
all goods are stored on EU pallets that fit the DC shelving systems.

It is highly recommended that

cardboard cartons be stacked
to EU pallet dimension of
120 x 80 cm

In the event where the overall area of cardboard cartons exceeds 120 x 80 cm, an extended
tolerance of 126 x 86 cm is permitted by JYSK. This extended dimension of 126 x 86 cm is
absolute maximum dimension permitted. Cardboard cartons exceeding 126 x 86 cm have to
work on priority 2, which is JYSK platform dimension.

In cases where the overall L x W

dimensions exceed EU pallet
dimension of 120 x 80 cm, JYSK
allows tolerance of up to maximum
of 126 x 86 cm.

NOTE: 126 x 86 cm
IS ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM
DIMENSION 126 cm

86 cm

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JYSK platform dimension – Priority 2 (200 x 120 cm)

For cardboard cartons that are huge and are not able to fit in EU pallet dimension, such must
be stacked on slip sheet that fits JYSK platform dimension of 200 x 120 cm with a maximum
weight of 1350kg.

For large cardboard cartons

that cannot fit EU pallet
dimension, cardboard cartons
shall be stacked to JYSK
platform dimension 200 x 120
cm.

In the event where the overall area of cardboard cartons exceeds 200 x 120 cm, an extended
tolerance of 240 x 120 cm is permitted by JYSK. This extended dimension of 240 x 120 cm is
absolute maximum dimension permitted.

For large cardboard cartons

that cannot fit EU pallet
dimension, cardboard cartons
shall be stacked to JYSK
platform dimension of
240 x 120 cm

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Ideal cardboard cartons arrangement on slip sheet

To fit the EU pallet dimension or JYSK platform, cardboard cartons can be horizontally stacked
in the middle as shown below. Diagram below shows EU pallet dimension. Such stacking is also
applicable for JYSK platform dimension.

Side view

Strapex /
PP straps

Top /
Plan view

Special cardboard cartons arrangement permitted by JYSK

If there is excess space on slip sheet, cardboard cartons can be vertically stacked in the middle
only as shown below.

Side view

Strapex /
PP straps

Top /
Plan
view

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Methods of binding/holding cardboard cartons together

The cardboard cartons to be placed on top of the slip sheet must be held together by wrapping
them with plastic foil or strapping them with strapex/PP straps. It is important to have
sufficient amount of wrapping or strapping to prevent boxes coming loose during transit.

Plastic Wrapped
Plastic
Strapexed/PP
wrapped
Cartons
cardboard
strapped
cardboard
cartons
cartons

Slipsheet
Slip sheet Slip sheet

Edge protection – strapex/PP straps

When using strapex or PP strap, always place a piece of cardboard carton or plastic edge
protector at the edges of the cardboard cartons to prevent cardboard cartons being damaged
by the straps.

Note: Edge protection is required when using strapex/PP straps.

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Sealing method - strapex/PP straps

When using strapex or PP strap, the straps must only be sealed using either plastic buckle or
heat sealing. No metal buckle is allowed.

Strictly no metal clips

allowed

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Flaps of slip sheet should not be strapped

DO NOT wrap or strap the flaps. Slip sheet flaps must remain loose/open at all time, otherwise
it serves no purpose.

Strapexed/PP Strapexed/PP
strapped strapped
cardboard cartons cardboard cartons

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Maximum height of slip sheet

JYSK requires all cardboard cartons to be stacked on 1 slip sheet for all products. This must be
the top priority without compromise (See diagram on the left below). The maximum height for
cardboard cartons stacked in 1 slip sheet is 2 m high.

FIRST priority Use 2 slip sheets only if “single

(Single slip sheet) slip sheets” is not possible

If stacking on 1 slip sheet becomes unstable, JYSK allows cardboard cartons to be packed on 2
separate layers of slip sheets (See diagram on the right above). The bottom slip sheet shall be
1.5 m high and the top layer is 1 m high. In this case, the maximum combined height can be
2.5 m high.

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Loading the container with slip sheets

Correct loading of slip sheet into container

When loading slip sheets into containers, the flaps must always face the container door as
shown below. Flaps must not be sealed or strapped.

Container
rear door

Container
rear door

Flaps facing container door.

Must NEVER be sealed.
Slip sheet flap must always face the door.
Slip sheet flap must never be wrapped with
plastic or strapped.

Loading of long cardboard cartons with slip sheet into container

When loading long cardboard cartons (cardboard cartons longer than 160 cm) with slip sheets
into containers, the long side of the cardboard cartons should face the container door. Please
see below.

Loading of long cardboard cartons with slip sheets >160 cm

Cardboard cartons with length
> 160 cm must be loaded on
slip sheet in this direction

Maximum height on slip

sheets is 200 cm

Long cardboard cartons refer to

cardboard cartons with lengths >160
cm. Cardboard cartons shorter than Priority is to maximize
160 cm can be loaded any direction container loading
that provides maximum loadability

Rear view of container showing loaded goods

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Loading of shipment which consist of more than one product number.

If the delivery consists of more than one color, size or pattern, it is very important that the products
are separated from each other.

To indicate where one product stops and another starts, please use a kind of punctuation mark e.g. a
cardboard or something similar. Below is illustrated how JYSK expect a container with 3 different
products is loaded.

End of the container

Doors

Side of the container

Top of the container

Make sure it is only one product number per slip sheet.

If the supplier fails to load the container correct, this will result in a contract penalty.

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Loading products with multiple cardboard cartons/collies into container

For products that are packed in more than 1 cardboard carton, all the cardboard cartons and
collies must be loaded in the same container to make a complete set. For example, a product
that is packed in 3 collies (1/3, 2/3 & 3/3) should be in slip sheet with all collies 1 in one slip
sheet, collies 2 in another slip sheet and collies 3 in a different slip sheet that fit the cardboard
carton sizes. All collies on slip sheets shall be loaded (in complete sets) into the same
container as shown below.

Note : 1) Same collie must be on the same slip sheet.

2) Container must be filled to maximum as much as possible.
View from top of container

Arrows showing loading from inside, cardboard carton by cardboard

carton towards the rear of container

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Filling up the unused space

Loading of loose cardboard cartons into container (correct method)
When all cardboard cartons on slip sheets have been loaded into the containers, the remaining space
should be stuffed with loose cardboard cartons to maximize the container loading. It is very important
that the loose loaded cartons are placed in the same direction as the cartons on the slip sheets.
JYSK requires all loose cardboard cartons to be placed in the middle and on the top as shown
below.

Correct way of loading loose cardboard cartons

IMPORTANT

Loose cardboard cartons

must be stacked between
pallets

Rear view of container showing loaded goods

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Loading of loose cardboard cartons into container (wrong method)

When all cardboard cartons on slip sheets have been loaded into the containers, the remaining
space should be stuffed with loose cardboard cartons to maximize the container loading. Below
example is not allowed as the loose cardboard cartons are not placed in the middle.

Wrong way of loading loose cardboard cartons

The 2 pallets will stick to

one another because the
plastic wrappings are
touching one another

Rear view of container showing loaded goods

The reason for placing loose cardboard cartons in the middle is to prevent the cardboard
cartons which are wrapped with plastic films from sticking together.

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Special case – loading loose cardboard cartons on the sides

There is one exceptional case where loose cardboard cartons are permitted to be loaded on the
sides of the containers is when the product is packed in long cardboard cartons as shown
below.

Correct way of loading loose cardboard cartons

On the top, loose

cardboard cartons must
be loaded in the same
direction as the slip
sheets

On the side, loose

cardboard cartons can
be loaded vertically or
horizontally, depending
on the remaining space

Rear view of container showing loaded goods

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Safety net
To prevent goods from falling off when container doors are opened, as a safety precaution,
safety net must be fixed in all containers at the back of the container before sealing the
container doors.

Strong safety net must be securely fixed to prevent the cardboard cartons from falling off.

Safety net must be strong and secured

to protect workers from falling boxes
during receiving/on-loading

Correct example of securing Example of no securing

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First delivery on slip sheet Appendix Z1

When the first delivery on slip sheets is ready please fill out the attached document whit the
needed information and pictures and send it to sco@jysk.com. After receiving the document
SCO will give feedback and changes should be made for the next delivery.

Definition – pallets
Measurements of a EUR pallet

Goods delivered on re-useable pallets must be delivered on EUR pallets quality A

Size: W80cm x L120cm.

Pallet settlement concerning goods to other countries

EUR pallets from suppliers should be debited per collected order in a separate invoice from the supplier
and directly to the individual country at an agreed max. price.
JYSK can offer to deliver pallets to the suppliers.

Invoices for pallets are forwarded to the respective Distribution Centre.

Invoicing for pallet types other than approved EUR pallets will not be accepted.

It is pointed out that invoices will not be ordered to be paid if pallets and goods are included in the
same invoice. However, pallet invoices must refer to article and purchase order numbers and date of
delivery.

Link to Load carrier settlement

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Pallet assessment card

ISPM 15
To reduce the risk of introduction and/or spread of quarantine pests associated with wood packaging
materiel (including dunnage) of coniferous and non- coniferous raw wood, in use in international trade
we recommend to follow the instructions in ISPM 15 “Guidelines for regulating wood packing materiel in
international trade”. The agent/trader is responsible to ensure that all national rules are followed, and
to ensure that the packaging material is treated in the best possible way, to avoid quarantine pests
associated with wood.

Code for treatment:

DB tree is debarked
HT tree is heat treated
MB tree is treated with metylbromide

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How to place the boxes on pallets

In general the stacking of pallets should follow the instruction given for slipsheets

 Boxes should always be placed on the largest surface. This is to secure the best possible
stability.
 Packing height for pallets and slip sheets must be adjusted to the transportation units. However,
we reserve the right to make additional specific packing instructions for certain groups of
products.
 If the cardboard boxes cannot be kept within the dimensions of the pallet, for example furniture
boxes, contact the JYSK responsible so that other packing procedures can be implemented which
take the handling in our Distribution Centre’s into consideration.
 It is not acceptable to have any kind of loose wire ends or plastic ends on the outside of the
boxes.
 If the goods in the stack is within the measure 126x86 cm, it must be delivered on EUR-pallets.
Exceptions are only allowed after agreement with SCO@jysk.com
 In order to prevent transport damage, goods on pallets sheets should be packed as shown in the
following examples.

Example 1: Stabilizing with stretch film. Example 2: Bond stacking with Strapex

 The two examples contribute to ensuring greater stability which can be further improved by
means of paper sheets, “anti-sliding pads” or friction adhesive used between the individual
layers.
 By fixing the cardboard boxes with strapex long elements can be packed to ensure even greater
stability, only on the condition, however, that corner protectors are used under the bands.
 The most effective method is to use stretch film which also protects against dirt and water. It’s
only allowed to wrap the upper 2 cm of the pallet with the stretch film as shown below. The
space for the forklifts must be kept free in order to efficient handling.

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Examples of pallets with the goods fixed in a perfect way.

 It is not allowed to secure the goods on pallet or slipsheets with tape as below. Tape will cause
extra work in the distribution centers.

Examples of goods secured with tape – It’s not accepted.

Pallets in trucks
Generally loose loaded trucks are not allowed. Therefore products must be placed on EUR pallets, one-
way pallets or slip sheets. Only the slip sheets are allowed to be stacked in more than one layer. An
exception from this has to be confirmed by Supply Chain Optimization on sco@jysk.com

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Loading of pallets in trailer

When the articles doesn’t exceed the measurements of the EUR-pallets JYSK would prefer that pallets
are being loaded as below illustrated

Front end Rear end

of the of the
trailer trailer

Trailer lenght 13,6 meter

This pattern is to avoid damaged pallets during loading and unloading. The loading pattern should be 3
pallets per row with 10 rows = 30 pallets and then 2x2 pallets loaded across in the trailer = 4 pallets.
This makes a total of 34 pallets in a standard trailer.

Pallets in containers
 When loading products make sure that each pallet only contains one product number.
 If one way pallets are being used, make sure that the opening of the pallet is facing the rear
end/opening of the container.
 When the palletized cargo leaves excess space the supplier is requested to fill out the space with
loose collies. JYSK prefers that the loose collies are between the pallets rather than one side of
the container.

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Definition of a master box

A master box is only used for delivery to the distribution centers. This is to make the unloading of the
containers more efficient and to secure stable pallets in the high bays of the distribution centers. The
measurement of a master box is not allowed to exceed 126x86cm. If that is not possible, approval has
to be made by the SCO group sco@jysk.com a master box can be a traditional folded cardboard box
with or without a lid, a special built “pallet” for carpets, oil cloth, mirrors, parasols and the like.

The following measurements for master boxes are prioritized:

80x120x80 cm
80x120x100 cm
80x120x150 cm
80x120x200 cm

When to use a master box

If you need more than 8 handling units to fill one layer 120x80cm, or the height of the first layer does
not exceed 10cm, a master box should be used.
Product categories for which a master box is suitable: carpets, mirrors, parasols, home textiles in SDP,
tablecloths, small towels, small electrical products.
Each master box must be filled up or constructed so it is strong enough for stabile stacking in the
container. If the handling unit is in a cardboard box, the master box should as a starting point be 3 cm
lower than the top product. If this is not possible a lid should be used. The box has to be made of
kraftliners with a semi chemical C/C fluting.
The labeling of the master box should be as already stated in Supplier guideline.

First delivery with master boxes

The master box must always be approved by the SCO sco@jysk.com before first delivery. The first
delivery should be a test container according to appendix Z1 “Master for first shipment”.
If there is empty space in the container, is has to be filled up with loose collies.

Examples of master boxes

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Example of master box where the box Master box without a lid.
is 3 cm lower than the top boxes.

Example of a master box with a lid. Example of master box where the lid is
taken off.

Special designed master box for carpets. Empty space between slip sheet is loaded
with loose collies.

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Loose loaded in container

Only odd shaped products where the unutilized space will be significant are accepted as loose loaded in
the containers. All other products should be on either slip sheets, pallets or one way pallets.

Examples of odd shaped products

Go through the instruction strictly. JYSK reserves the right to invoice the costs associated with the extra
time used for unpacking to the supplier, if the supplier does not follow the instruction. Alternatively, the
amount will be deducted from the payment concerned or any future payment.

Moisture and condensation

The packing of containers and trucks must be made in consideration with any risk of
moisture/condensation damage meaning that any ventilation should be kept clear and dry bags should
be used if necessary.
It is by law not allowed to use dimethyl fumarate (DMF) as anti fungal agent in any types of consumer
products.
In case of moisture/condemn damage the Supplier will be issued a penalty that covers the cost for
damaged goods and working costs for sorting and repacking.

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Special pallets for garden stacking chairs

 Some garden stacking chairs require a special steel pallet to secure a safe and easy
transport of the chairs and an efficient loading of the container.
 The pallet must fit exact to the chairs and not damage any of the chairs in the stack.
 The pallet must have 6 legs
 The pallet must be made in good quality steel (minimum 6kg) and must be painted or coated
to avoid staining of rust.
 The pallets must meet the minimum size requirements stated below to fit the pallet forklift.
 All the chairs must be stabilized with strapex closed with a plastic clip
 The first chair must be fixed with strips to the pallet
 The pallet has to be constructed so that the stack is as straight up as possible
 A sample has to be send to JYSK in Uldum for approval

Example of a steel pallet

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Fixing the first chair to the pallet use strips not fabric or strapex.

When closing the strapex always use plastic clips

Make sure that the stack is as straight up a apossible

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