B-10 TRADING PARTNER LABELS IMPLEMENTATION GUIDELINE

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FOREWORD

The Application Workgroup of the Automatic Identification Project Team has just revised the B-10

Trading Partner Labels Implementation Guideline. This revision of the B-10 Guideline describes the

rules for bar code labels on unit loads and transport packages to convey data between trading partners. Both label and tag marking methods are covered in the B-10 under the general term label. The B-10 outlines the requirements for printing labels for unit loads and transport packages to ensure scannability of bar code symbols and to provide consistency of label formats. The physical parameters for Code 39 bar codes and physical attributes of the labels are also provided.

Far too often the purpose of a shipping label seems to get lost in the process. The purpose of a shipping label is to facilitate the movement of goods and the exchange of data among all members within a channel of distribution (suppliers, carriers, customers, and others). The amount of data (bar code as well as human readable text) needed on a label is a function of the needs of the trading partners involved. However, when a bar code shipping label is used in conjunction with computerized databases and electronic data interchange (EDI), the amount of data needed on a label may be reduced significantly. The revised B-10 Trading Partner Labels Implementation Guideline should be much easier to use and understand. With the inclusion of the single-page commonized specification form it will be easier for customers to convey their requirements and for users to maintain the necessary documentation. The revised B-10 describes requirements for developing the Small Container Label (SCL) to ensure scan performance of the bar code symbols while providing consistency of label formats. Again, remember the B-10 is not a "label" but rather the methodology to design, specify, and communicate shipping label requirements.

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

The following companies and individuals were actively involved in the development of this guideline:

Name Company

Tina Barkan Symbol Technologies, Inc.

Joe Burgess Caterpillar, Inc.

Joe Ciolek UPS Professional Services

Brigitte Dublin PSC, Inc.

R. Eric Freeburg* Intermec Technologies Corporation

Larry Graham* General Motors Corporation

Marsha A. Harmon QED Systems

Karen Herron Computype

Mark Holsbeke Boss Systems

Doug Horst Electronic Data Systems

Angela Parker* Future Three, Inc.

Leo Roach LTV Steel

John Sakulich General Motors Corporation

Marilyn S. Sherry AIAG

Brian St. Pierre CiMatrix LLC

Richard Tervo DaimlerChrysler AG

Earle Timothy United Parcel Service

Tatsuya Yamamoto Denso International America, Inc.

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LIST OF FIGURES AND TABLES

Figure 1. Label Segments and Typical Data ...16

Figure 2. Building Block Types and Size (not to scale) ...18

Figure 3. Text Block (not to scale) ...20

Figure 4. Illustration of Lines Per Block (LPB) ...21

Figure 5. Bar Code Building Block (not to scale) ...25

Figure 6. Quiet Zone Dimension (not to scale)...29

Figure 7. Example of Side-by-Side Bar Codes (not to scale) ...30

Figure 8. Double Building Block License Plate (not to scale) ...37

Figure 9. Ship-From and Ship-To Building Blocks (not to scale) ...41

Figure 10. Label Segments...48

Figure 11. Label Orientation...51

Figure 12a. Suggested Label Placement ...52

Figure 12b. Suggested Label Placement ...54

Figure 13. A Carrier Segment for a Single Pack That Is a Ship-To/Ship-From and a Unique Container Identifier ...58

Figure 14. A Customer Segment That Looks Like the Old B-3 ...58

Figure 15. A Customer Segment That Looks Like the Old B-5 ...59

Figure 16. A Supplier Segment with the Supplier’s Part Number...59

Figure 17. A Customer Segment for a Master Load ...60

Figure 18. A Customer Segment for a Mixed Load...60

Figure 19. A Supplier Segment for a Master Load ...61

Figure 20. A Supplier Segment for a Mixed Load...61

Figure 21. A Shipment Label Example (remove PDF-417)...62

Figure 22. An Example of a Blank Customer Compliance Specification Sheet...75

Figure 23. An Example of a Description Balloon for a Text Sub-block ...77

Figure 24. An Example of a Description Balloon for a Bar Code Sub-block...78

Figure 25. An Example of a Completed Customer Compliance Specification Sheet...80

Figure 26. An Example of a Label Printed According to the SLA Label Rules (not to scale)...83

Table 1. Suggested LPB Character Parameters ...24

Table 2. Suggested Label Widths for Selected X Dimensions...33

Table 3. ANSI Data Identifiers ...63

Table 4. Rounding and Acceptable Measurements ...71

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

This guideline describes the requirements for the format of bar code labels on unit loads and transport packages for conveying data between trading partners. Both label and tag marking methods are covered in this guideline under the general term label. This document outlines the requirements for printing labels for unit loads and transport packages to ensure the scannability of bar code symbols and provide consistency of label formats.

For the automotive industry, this guideline also recommends a common shipping/transportation label template based on the ANSI MH10.8.1 -1993 cross-industry standard and as an alternate format for existing AIAG standards. The physical parameters of the symbols and labels are provided and a bar code symbol quality level is specified. The orientation and placement of AIAG B-10: Trading Partner Labels (B-10-TPL) on unit loads and transport containers are specified.

This guideline does not supersede or replace any applicable safety or regulatory marking or labeling requirements. The guideline is to be applied in addition to any other mandated labeling requirements. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SUPPLIER TO PROVIDE BAR-CODED LABELS THAT MEET THESE SPECIFICATIONS. STRICT ADHERENCE TO THESE SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE SHIPPING PARTS IDENTIFICATION LABELS WILL REDUCE IMPLEMENTATION COSTS AND INCREASE BENEFITS THROUGHOUT THE INDUSTRY.

In this document, the word “shall” indicates a requirement and the word “should” indicates a recommendation.

Precision and rounding shall be in accordance with Appendix B, except where noted. Label dimensions should be in accordance with the dimensions shown between arrows.

All exhibits are for illustrative purposes only and may not be to scale or bar code print quality standards.

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2.0 NORMATIVE REFERENCES (S

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The following national, international, and industry standards and guidelines are referenced in this document. Information on obtaining these references is in Appendix G.

AIAG B-1: Bar Code Symbology Standard

AIAG B-14: Guideline for Use of Two-Dimensional Symbols with AIAG Trading Partner Labels.

ANSI/AIM BC1: Uniform Symbology Specification - Code 39 ANSI X3.182-1990 (R1995): Guideline for Bar Code Print Quality ANSI MH10.8.2-1995: Data Application Identifier Standard

ANSI MH10.8.1-1993: Materials Handling - Unit Loads and Transport Packages - Bar Code Symbols ANSI X12 Series: A Collection of All ANSI-approved X12 Standards (Note: Unit of Measure codes are

found in the Data Element section.)

ISO 3166-1: Codes for the Representation of Names of Countries and Their Subdivisions

AIM Symbology Identifier Guidelines

DUNS® Number Users Guide

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3.0 DEFINITIONS

There are many terms and definitions associated with bar code symbology that have special meaning to this industry. The following are definitions of terms specific to this document. Definitions of other related terms used in this document can be found in the documents referenced in Section 2.0 Normative References.

TERM DEFINITION

2D See Two-Dimensional Symbol.

AIM The Automatic Identification Manufacturers Association.

Alphanumeric A character set that contains alphabetic characters (letters), numeric digits (numbers), and usually other characters such as punctuation marks.

ANSI The American National Standards Institute.

autodiscrimination The ability of a bar code reader to distinguish automatically between two or more symbologies (e.g., Interleaved 2 of 5, Code 39).

bar code symbol An array of rectangular bars and spaces that are arranged in a predetermined pattern following specific rules to represent elements of data that are referred to as characters. A bar code symbol typically contains a leading quiet zone, start character, data character(s), stop character, and a trailing quiet zone.

carrier The party that provides freight services (freight movement and information).

character In a bar code symbol, the smallest group of elements that represents one or more numbers, letters, punctuation marks, or other

information.

Code 39 For the purposes of this guideline, Code 39 (also known as Code 3 of 9) shall mean the symbology as specified by ANSI AIM BC1.

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customer In a transaction, the party that receives, buys, or consumes an item or service.

customer part number The part number as defined by the customer.

Data Identifier (DI) A specified character string that defines the specific data that immediately follows, as defined by ANSI MH10.8.2.

dots per inch (dpi) The number of points represented on any access within a space of one inch.

DUNS® Data Universal Number System, assigned by Dun & Bradstreet.

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)

For the purposes of this document, EDI shall mean the computer communication of data between trading partners.

Error correction Mathematical techniques used by decoders to reconstruct missing or damaged symbol characters.

highlighting line A horizontal divider line(s) placed above and/or below building block or blocks. Highlighting lines are easily distinguishable from the horizontal separator lines used to separate other building blocks. This visual difference may be the result of using a thicker line chosen by the labeler.

ID Abbreviation for Identification.

item A single part or material purchased, manufactured, and/or

distributed.

label See Section 4.0 Label Concept.

labeler A term to identify the organization responsible for the labeling of a Unit Load/Transport Package (UL/TP).

like parts pack A pack that contains all like items (i.e., same part/item number). Lines Per Block (LPB) Units of measure defining the height of text characters.

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TERM DEFINITION master pack A unit load containing common (like parts) items.

Mixed Load Label A label used to identify and summarize the contents of a mixed item pack.

mixed item pack A pack containing items with different part/item numbers. multiple pack A unit load containing smaller packages (subpacks) of items. nonstandard quantity pack A pack that contains variable quantities of like items.

pack, package, or load A unit (container) which provides protection and containment of items plus ease of handling by manual or mechanical means, for example, bags, cartons, pallets, bins, and racks.

package identifier A string of numeric or alphanumeric characters, assigned by the supplier, that is not repeated within 366 days to a given customer. quantity The number of parts, items or other units of measure in the container. ship from On a transport label, the address of the location where the carrier will

return the shipment if the container is undeliverable.

ship to The address of the location where a carrier will deliver the freight. shipping pack A pack used for shipping items from one facility to another. shipping/parts identification

label

A label or tag used to identify the contents of a shipping container.

single pack A container intended for the transportation and handling of one or more parts, articles, smaller containers, or bulk material.

standard quantity pack A pack that contains the same quantity of like items. subpack One of the smaller packs that makes up a larger pack.

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symbology A standard means of representing data in bar code form. Each symbology specification sets out its particular rules of composition or symbol architecture. (ISO definition)

tag A label (card) that is attached to a shipping container.

trading partners All members within the channels of distribution within an industry (suppliers, carriers, customers, and intermediaries).

transport package A container intended for the transportation and handling of one or more parts, articles, smaller containers, or bulk material.

two-dimensional symbol A machine-readable symbol that must be examined both vertically and horizontally to read the entire message. A 2D symbol may be one of two types of machine-readable symbols: a Matrix Symbol or a Stacked Symbol. Two-dimensional symbols differ from linear bar codes in that they have the capability for high data content, small size, data efficiency, and error correction.

UL/TP Unit Load or Transport Package (container).

unique container identifier A supplier identificationand a container identification number that together uniquely identify the container to trading partners. (Sometimes referred to as a license plate)

unit load One or more transport packages or other items held together by means such as strapping, interlocking, glue, shrink wrap, or net wrap, making them suitable for transport, stacking, and storage as a unit.

vendor See supplier/vendor.

X dimension The intended width of the narrow elements required by the application, or symbology specification, or both.

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4.0 LABEL CONCEPT

This section defines a standardized format for container labels. It is intended to serve as the preferred format for those developing or revising unit load and transport container bar code label standards in order to provide a universally accepted format across all industries.

LABEL CONCEPT INTERPRETATION

1. Purpose of a Bar Code Label

The purpose of a bar code label is to facilitate the movement of goods and the exchange of data among all members within a channel of distribution (suppliers, carriers, customers, and others). The amount of data (bar code as well as human readable text) needed on a label is a function of the needs of the trading partners involved. When a bar code label is used in

conjunction with computerized databases and electronic data

interchange (EDI), the amount of data needed on a label may be reduced significantly.

2. Symbologies Code 39, with ANSI MH10.8.2 Data Identifiers (DIs), has been selected to implement the label format.

Use of two-dimensional (2D) symbols is discussed in AIAG B-14: Guideline

for Use of Two-Dimensional Symbols with AIAG Trading Partner Labels.

3. Labeler For the purposes of this document, the term labeler shall refer to the

organization responsible for having the label, or a section of the label, printed and applied.

4. Label The general term label means the printed area on, or attached to, the

container that includes the text or bar code information or both (for example, pressure-sensitive tags), as covered in this guideline. Separate segments of the label may be applied at different stages to form the complete label. 5. Segments Segments are logical groupings of information based on the data needs of the

trading partners within the distribution channel. These segments are defined as:

CARRIER CUSTOMER SUPPLIER

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LABEL CONCEPT INTERPRETATION 6. Information Exchange

Considerations

Trading partners and members within a channel of distribution (suppliers, carriers, customers, and others) may have different information needs. Some required information may be common among two or more trading partners, while other information may be specific to a single trading partner.

Because information is generally known at different times, the label concept provides for logical groupings of information based on this timing. These logical groupings of information are called segments. Examples of

information that may be included on unit loads or transport container labels are shown in Figure 1.

7. Label Data Content In the B-10 TPL, control of the data that appear in each segment and the layout of that data is the responsibility of the owner of that segment (i.e., Supplier Segment by the supplier, Customer Segment by the customer, Carrier Segment by the carrier) unless otherwise identified in this guideline. This label concept provides flexibility by not mandating specific data to be included in any segment except as noted in Section 6.

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Figure 1. Label Segments and Typical Data

Bar CodeCustomercarrier Unique Container Identifier SegmentSerial number Supplier/vendor

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5.0 LABEL FORMAT

This guideline defines rules for formatting the information, both text and bar code, that appears on a shipping label. This section includes the formatting rules for:

• building blocks and sub-blocks.

• text in building blocks.

• bar code in building blocks.

• general label characteristics

5.1 Building Blocks

BUILDING BLOCK RULE INTERPRETATION

1. The building block is the basic unit of the label format.

A modular structure is used to simplify label formatting.

An individual building block or sub-block may contain:

• text or graphics (known as a text block),

• a single bar code field with human readable interpretation (known as a bar code block),

• or may be blank.

2. Building blocks should be stacked vertically. Each building block may be produced separately or in combination with other building blocks. This provides the option of printing data as it becomes known. See Figure 2.

3. Building blocks should be separated from each other by a horizontal line.

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Figure 2. Building Block Types and Size (not to scale)

Bar Code width

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5.2 Building Block Size

BUILDING BLOCK SIZE RULE INTERPRETATION

1. Building block height shall be 1.0 inch +/- 0.2 inch (25 mm +/- 5 ) as determined by the printing capability of the labeler .

See Figure 2.

2. The width of a building block is the width of the label.

See Figure 2.

3. A maximum of one double-height bar code block may be used per segment.

The double-height block can be used to satisfy special scanning requirements (for example, automated conveyor scanning or long range scanning).

4. Double-height bar code block s shall be 2 inches +/- 0.4 inch (51 mm +/- 10 mm).

See Figure 2.

5. Two half-height text building blocks may be used per segment.

The half-height building block may only contain text or graphics, not bar code symbols.

5.3 Sub-blocks

SUB-BLOCKS RULE INTERPRETATION

1. A sub-block shall be the full height of the building block.

A sub-block is a division of a building block that is full height but less than the full width. See Figure 2.

2. Vertical lines should be used between sub-blocks and shall be used to separate two adjacent text sub-blocks.

See Figure 2.

3. Building blocks shall not be divided into more than four sub-blocks.

4. The minimum width of a sub-block shall be determined by the amount of data that will be printed in that sub-block.

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5.4 Text Building Block Format

Figure 3. Text Block (not to scale)

TEXT BUILDING BLOCKRULE INTERPRETATION

Text Block Contents

1. A text building block or sub-block shall not contain a bar code symbol.

A text building block or sub-block may contain text or graphics or both. See Figure 3.

Text Height – Lines Per Block

2. The height of text characters shall be specified using a unit of measure called Lines Per Block (LPB), rather than inches, millimeters, or points.

This enables the printer of the label to determine the actual height and font of text for a given LPB, within the guidelines provided.

3. The exact character heights corresponding to the eight text sizes shall be chosen by the labeler based on the capabilities of the printing process.

Eight sizes may be specified for text, ranging from one to eight Lines Per Block (LPB). See Figure 4.

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Figure 4. Illustration of Lines Per Block (LPB)

1 LPB

AIAG1234567890PQVS

2 LPB

AIAG1234567890PQVS

3 LPB

AIAG1234567890PQVS

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Figure 4. Illustration of Lines Per Block (LPB) (continued) AIAG1234567890PQVS AIAG1234567890PQVS AIAG1234567890PQVS AIAG1234567890PQVS AIAG1234567890PQVS

5 LPB

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7 LPB

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5.5 Text Dimensions

TEXTBUILDING BLOCKRULE INTERPRETATION

1. Labelers shall choose a single text height for each of the eight sizes so that clear distinctions shall be evident between text sizes.

For example, 8 LPB text shall be smaller than 7 LPB text, etc. Figure 4 illustrates 1 through 8 LPB printing.

2. The characters shall be clearly legible, regardless of height.

3. For maximum legibility, the ratio of the height to width of a character should not exceed 2:1.

The ratio of the height to width is measured on an “M” character. A sans serif font such as Arial, Helv, or Helvetica is recommended.

Text Data Limits

1. The maximum number of text characters per line in a full width block that can be required of a labeler, regardless of the width of the label supplied, shall be limited to those shown in the column “Maximum Characters Per Line” in Table 1.

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Table 1. Suggested LPB Character Parameters LINES PER BLOCK MAXIMUM CHARACTERS PER LINE APPROXIMATE POINT HEIGHT APPROXIMATE HEIGHT IN INCHES APPROXIMATE HEIGHT IN MILLIMETERS 1 LPB 8 64 0.90 22.0 2 LPB 18 32 0.40 11.0 3 LPB 28 20 0.25 7.0 4 LPB 34 16 0.20 5.0 5 LPB 42 12 0.15 4.0 6 LPB 48 10 0.12 3.0 7 LPB 59 8 0.10 2.0 8 LPB 68 6 0.08 1.5

NOTE: Calculation of Maximum Characters Per Line is based on a block/label width of 6 inches.

Calculation of approximate heights is based on a block height of 1 inch.

Actual text dimensions will depend on the data, the font used, and the capability of the label provider’s printer and software.

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TEXT BUILDING BLOCKRULE INTERPRETATION Titles For Text Building Blocks and

Sub-blocks

1. A title may be used in a text building block. Unlike bar code building blocks, a title is not required in a text building block.

2. When a title is used in a text building block it shall be printed in the upper left corner of the building block or sub-block.

Use of a title in a text building block is illustrated in Figure 5.

Sans serif fonts (such as Arial or Helvetica) are preferred, but not required. If possible, a font which clearly differentiates the letter O from the number 0 (as with a dot or line in the number 0) should be used.

3. The title in a text building block shall be printed in upper case characters at a height of 6, 7, or 8 LPB, two lines maximum, left justified.

See Figure 5.

Figure 5. Bar Code Building Block (not to scale)

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5.6 Bar Code Building Block Format

BAR CODE BUILDING BLOCKSRULE INTERPRETATION

Bar Code Building Block Contents

1. Code 39, with Data Identifiers (DIs), shall be the linear symbology used in a bar code building block.

Code 39 is described in ANSI/AIM BC1 Uniform

Symbology Specification-Code 39. DI’s are listed

in ANSI MH10.8.2 Data Application Identifier

Standard.

Use of two-dimensional (2D) symbols on a shipping label is discussed in AIAG B-14,

Guideline for Use of Two-Dimensional Symbols with AIAG Trading Partner Labels.

2. A building block should not contain more than one bar code symbol.

A bar code symbol may be specified for either a building block or a sub-block.

3. A sub-block of a building block shall not contain more than one bar code symbol.

Guidelines for implementing two sub-blocks with linear bar code symbols are found later in this section under Side-by-SideBar Code Block. 4. The single bar code sub-block shall be the

leftmost sub-block within a building block. 5. Data Identifiers: All Code 39 bar code

symbols shall contain a Data Identifier (DI).

DIs are not considered part of the data they precede.

6. The Data Identifiershall conform to the ANSI MH10.8.2. Data Application Identifier Standard.

See Section 2.0, Normative References.

Bar Code Data Limit

1. The total number of characters (excluding start/stop) per linear bar code in a building block or sub-block shall not exceed 19.

The count of the total number of characters includes both data and DIcharacters.

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BAR CODE BUILDING BLOCKSRULE INTERPRETATION Bar Code Block Title Line(s)

1. A title shall be printed in the upper left corner of the bar code building block or sub-block.

See Figure 5. (Note exception discussed later in this section under Side-by-Side Bar Code Block). 2. The title shall be printed in upper case

characters at a height of 6,7, or 8 LPB, two lines maximum, left justified.

See Figure 5.

3. The bar code block's title should comply with the suggested Short Titles shown in Appendix A.

The Data Identifier (DI) is to be shown in parentheses near the title.

Bar Code Symbol Placement

1. The bar code symbol shall be placed in the lower portion of the bar code building block.

See Figure 5. (Note exception discussed later in this section under Side-by-Side Bar Code Block).

2. The bar code symbol shall be left justified, allowing for the quiet zone as specified later in this section under Quiet Zones.

See Figure 5. (Note exception discussed later in this section under Side-by-Side Bar Code Block).

3. Sub-block Placement: When used, a bar code sub-block shall be the leftmost sub-block within a building block.

Bar Code Symbol Height

1. The minimum height of the Code 39 bar code symbol shall be 0.5 inch (13 mm).

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BAR CODE BUILDING BLOCKSRULE INTERPRETATION Symbology

1. Code 39 bar code symbology, shall be as defined by ANSI AIM BC1.

2. Code 39 full ASCII option shall not be used. 3. Code 39 shall be printed black bars on a white

background.

4. Non-significant zeros and non-significant space characters shall not be encoded in a bar code. 5. The Code 39 symbology check character option

shall not be used.

6. The four (4) characters %, /, $, + of the Code 39 symbology shall not be used.

Because of unique symbology characteristics, omitting these four (4) characters increases the reliability of the symbol.

Narrow Element X Dimension

1. The wide and narrow bars and spaces are termed elements. The range of the width of the narrow element (X dimension) shall be from 0.010 inch (0.25 mm) to 0.017 inch (0.43 mm) as determined by the printing capability of the supplier/printer of the label.

NOTE: The recommended range of the X dimension is from 0.013 inch (33 mm) to 0.017 inch (0.43 mm). Symbols with narrow elements below 0.013 inch (0.33 mm) may require special care to meet bar code print quality and scanning requirements.

2. The narrow element X dimension should be consistent for all linear bar code symbols contained on the label.

Certain scanning applications require consistent X dimensions from one symbol to the next. Printing individual bar codes with different X dimensions on the same label may cause scanning problems.

3. The ratio of the width of the wide bars and spaces to the width of the narrow bars and spaces should be 3:1. The measured ratio of

The printing hardware and software should be set for a wide-to-narrow ratio of 3:1. Depending on the printing conditions (ink, substrate, hardware, etc.)

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BAR CODE BUILDING BLOCKSRULE INTERPRETATION Quiet Zones

1. The bar code symbol shall have leading and trailing quiet zones with minimum widths of 0.25 inch (6 mm) each.

In order to function properly, bar code-reading equipment must have totally clear areas at both ends of the symbol with no printing or graphics. These clear areas are called quiet zones. See Figure 6.

Figure 6. Quiet Zone Dimension (not to scale)

BAR CODE BUILDING BLOCKRULE INTERPRETATION

Human Readable Interpretation for Code 39 1. The data encoded in the bar code symbol shall

be represented in human readable characters above the bar code symbol.

See Figures 5 and 6 for examples of Human Readable Interpretation (HRI).

2. Data Identifiers (DIs) and symbology start and stop charactersshall not be printed in the human readable interpretation.

ANSI MH10.8.2 Data Identifiers and ANSI AIM BC1 symbology start and stop characters are not considered part of the data.

3. The Data Identifier (DI) is to be shown in parentheses near the title.

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BAR CODE BUILDING BLOCKRULE INTERPRETATION 4. The human readable interpretation shall be

upper case characters.

Sans serif fonts (such as Arial, Helv, or Helvetica) are preferred. A font that clearly differentiates the letter O from the number 0 (as with a dot or line in the number 0) should be used.

5. The human readable interpretation shall be printed left justified, approximately 1.0 to 1.5 inch (25 to 38 mm) from the left edge of the building block or sub-block.

The HRI is indented to leave room for the title. See Figure 5.

6. The human readable interpretation of the data encoded in the bar code symbol shall be printed at either 2 or 3 LPB.

The chosen LPB of the HRI should not interfere with the height of the bar code.

Side-by-Side Bar Code Block

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SIDE-BY-SIDE BAR CODE RULE INTERPRETATION If a second bar code sub-block is required within a

single building block, the following rules shall apply (see Figure 7):

1. There shall not be more than two bar code sub-blocks in any single building block.

Previous AIAG label standards have permitted two bar code symbols side by side. The ANSI MH10.8 standard cautions that care should be taken, but it provides no explicit guidance for printing side bar codes. This guideline for using side-by-side bar codes provides that guidance.

2. The first bar code sub-block shall be the left-most sub-block within the building block. The second bar code sub-block shall be the right-most sub-block within the building block. 3. The vertical line separating the sub-blocks may

be omitted between two bar code sub-blocks, but caution shall be exercised to prevent text from intruding on the 0.25 inch quiet zones of each symbol.

4. Bar Code Data Limit: The total number of characters, including Data Identifiers, in the two bar codes combined shall not exceed 16 characters.

For example, if the first bar code data field contains 7 characters (including the Data Identifierthen the second bar code data field may contain a maximum of 9 characters (including the Data Identifier).

5. The first (left-most) bar code sub-block shall conform to all specifications for Bar Code Building Blocks as stated earlier in this section under the subtitle Bar Code Building Block Contents

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SIDE-BY-SIDE BAR CODE RULE INTERPRETATION 6. The second (right-most) bar code sub-block

shall conform to specifications for Bar Code Building Blocks as stated in Section 4.0 of this document, plus the following:

a. Block Title Line(s): A title shall be printed in conformance with the Bar Code Building Block rules of Section 5.1, except that the title shall be printed in the lower left corner of the sub-block.

b. Bar Code Symbol Placement: The bar code symbol shall be printed in the upper portion of the sub-block.

Quiet Zonesbar code height, and other bar code specifications from Section 4.0 must still be maintained.

c. Human Readable Interpretation for Code 39: The human readable interpretation of the data encoded in the bar code symbol shall be printed below the bar code symbol.

5.7 Label Characteristics

LABEL CHARACTERISTICS RULE INTERPRETATION

Label Color

1. Labels shall be white, with black print. Label Height

1. The full label height will be determined by the number of building blocks included on the label.

The intended height of a building block is 1 inch, so the height of the label will be 1” x number of building blocks.

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LABEL CHARACTERISTICS RULE INTERPRETATION Label Width

1. The width of the label shall be determined by the labeler.

If the label requestor stays within the text and bar code data limits of this guideline, the labeler can choose label stock based on the labeler’s choice of X dimension and font sizes.

Table 2 provides guidance. For example, if the labeler intends to print all labels at an X dimension of 0.015 inch, label stock of 6 inches width should work for any B-10-compliant labeling specification. Table 2. Suggested Label Widths for Selected X Dimensions

X DIMENSION SUGGESTED LABEL WIDTH

0.010 inch (0.25 mm) 4 inches (102 mm)

0.013 inch (0.33 mm) 5 inches (127 mm)

0.015 inch (0.38 mm) 6 inches (152 mm)

0.017 inch (0.43 mm) 6.5 inches (165 mm)

Note: Table 2 shows, for given X dimensions, the Suggested label widths to accommodate the maximum number of 19 data characters. The calculations were based on the following: 19 characters of data identifier plus data (maximum allowable) plus the two characters of a start character and a stop character, plus two 0.25-inch quiet zones, using a ratio of wide to narrow elements of 3:1.

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6.0 LABEL DATA CONTENT

This guideline defines label format, not label conent. However, certain information is widely needed for specific application uses of labels. This section describes the recommended data for:

• unique identification for container content labels

• identifying individual containers for shipment

• identifying master pack containers for shipment

• identifying mixed load containers for shipment

• identifying entire shipments in conjunction with EDI

• ship-to and ship-from text format

LABEL DATA CONTENT RULE INTERPRETATION

This label concept does not mandate specific data to be included in any segment.

Although no specific data is mandated, a Unique Container Identifier is highly recommended for traceability throughout the supply chain.

6.1 Unique Container Identifier (License Plate)

UNIQUE CONTAINER IDENTIFIER RULE INTERPRETATION

1. Containers should be uniquely identified each time they are shipped, using a Unique

Container Identifier, commonly referred to as a

license plate.

2. The Unique Container Identifier shall not be repeated to a given customer within a minimum period of 366 days.

Unique identification is needed for traceability throughout the channel of distribution. It is strongly suggested that the label use a unique container identifier so that the container can be tracked by all trading partners in all phases of shipping, transport, and receiving.

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UNIQUE CONTAINER IDENTIFIER RULE INTERPRETATION 3. The Unique Container Identifier, if used, shall

be contained in either one or two linear bar code symbols as described in the following sections.

A Unique Container Identifier is a numeric or alphanumeric code that uniquely identifies a container for traceability for a single shipment within the channel of distribution.

Such identification consists of three elements:

• A package identifier for the container, assigned by the supplier.

• A controlled number for vendor identification,

• A means to identify the controlling authority that assigned the vendor identification number (this is identified by the DI

Unique Container Identifier Using One Building Block

1. When a single building block is used for the Unique Container Identifier, it shall comply with the rules for a Unique Transport Unit Identifier as defined in ISO/IEC 15459 using the Data Identifier “1J” for individual packages and “2J” for master and mixed loads.

A container may be uniquely identified by using a single building block containing only text or a single linear bar code. The Unique Transport Unit Identifier, as defined in ISO/IEC 15459.

1. When using a single linear barcode, uses the appropriate Data Identifier (1J or 2J);

2. is unique and shall not be repeated to a given customer within a minimum period of 366 days; 3. the data starts with an Issuing Agency Code

(IAC) assigned to the issuing agency by the Registration Authority identified by ISO; 4. conforms to a format specified by the issuing

agency;

5. contains only upper case alphabetic and numeric characters.

2. Highlighting lines should be used above and below the single building block.

The purpose of highlighting lines is to assist users in visually locating the Unique Container Identifier 3. Highlighting lines shall not be used elsewhere

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LABEL DATA CONTENT RULE INTERPRETATION Unique Container Identifier Using Two

Building Blocks

1. When two building blocks are used for the Unique Container Identifier, the building blocks shall be contiguous, with the supplier

identificationbuilding block above the container/package identification block. 2. The combination of the two building blocks

shall be unique and shall not be repeated to a given customer within a minimum period of 366 days.

A container may be uniquely identified by using two building blocks containing an identification of the supplier and an identification of the container number of the container, as assigned by the supplier. See Figure 8.

3. When a bar code symbol is used, the

appropriate Data Identifier (DI) from the ANSI MH10.8.2 Data Identifier Standard shall be used.

A brief list of some data identifiers from the ANSI MH10.8.2 Data Identifier Standard can be found in Appendix A of this document. Possible DIs for this situation might include V or 13V for the supplier identification, and 3S, 4S, or 5S, for the

container/package identification. 4. Highlighting lines should be used above the

supplier identification block and below the container/package identification number building block.

The purpose of highlighting lines is to assist users in visually locating the Unique Container Identifier. See Figures 2 and 8.

5. Highlighting lines shall not be used elsewhere on the label.

6. Highlighting lines should be easily

distinguishable from the horizontal separator lines.

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Figure 8. Double Building Block License Plate (not to scale)

Highlighting Line

6.2 Single Pack Label – A Single Container of the Same Part Number

SINGLE PACK LABEL RULE INTERPRETATION

1. A Single Pack Label should be used to identify the contents of an individual container of a single part number for a shipment.

See Figure 14.

2. A Unique Container Identifier should be assigned to each single pack.

A unique container unit identifier or “license plate” is the key that provides access to information stored in computer files and that may be transmitted by EDI. The identifier may be used by all of the trading partners to retrieve information about the transport unit itself or about the status of the physical movement of the transport unit along the supply chain. It enables systems to track and trace individual transport units.

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SINGLE PACK LABEL RULE INTERPRETATION 3. When used, the Unique Container Identifier

shall not be repeated to a given same customer within a minimum period of 366 days.

Refer to Section6.1: Unique Container

Identification Rule and Label Data Content Rule.

4. When multiple labels are used on a container, all labels shall be identical, including the package identifier.

5. The Data Identifier for package identification for a single container shall be either:

• “1J” when a single building block is used, or

• “3S” when two building blocks are used.

6.3 Master Load Label – Multiple Single Packs of the Same Part

Number

MASTER LOAD LABEL RULE INTERPRETATION

1. A Master Load Label should be used to identify the total contents of a multiple single pack load of the same part number.

Master Load Labels are used to identify multi-container packaging (such as a pallet) with all containers holding the same part number. For an example, see Figure 17.

2. Master Labels are similar to single pack labels with the following exceptions:

• A text sub-block containing the words “MASTER LABEL” in upper case shall be printed in either the Customer Segment or the Supplier Segment of the label at a minimum height of 3 LPB.

The Master Load Label should be easily identified with human readable text.

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MASTER LOAD LABEL RULE INTERPRETATION 3. The Data Identifierfor a package identification

in a bar code on the Master Load Label shall be either;

• The quantity on the Master Load Label shall be the accumulated total of all single pack quantities on the load.

• All other data in the customer segment of the Master Load Label shall be specified by the customer.

Note that the 4S would also appear in parentheses in the title, as:

PKG ID – MASTER (4S)

4. When used, the Master Load Label should be placed in such a manner that when the pack is broken apart, the Master Load Label can be discarded.

If material is partially disbursed from a master load, the quantity shown on the Master Load Label may no longer be accurate and therefore should be discarded.

5. When used, the Unique Container Identifier shall not be repeated to a given customer in a period of less than 366 days.

7. Each single pack of the multiple pack should be identified with a Single Pack Label.

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6.4 Mixed Load Label

MIXED LOAD LABEL RULE INTERPRETATION

1. A Mixed Load Label shall be used to identify a load of multiple single packs of different part numbers.

Mixed load labels are used to identify multi-container packaging (such as a pallet) with containers holding different part numbers. 2. Mixed Load Labels shall conform to the

following specifications:

• Ship-From and Ship-To addresses should be used when applicable.

• A text sub-block containing the words MIXED LOAD in upper case shall be printed in either the Customer Segment or the Supplier Segment of the label at a minimum height of 3 LPB.

Refer to Figure 18.

The mixed load label should be easily identified with human readable text.

3. The Data Identifier for a package identification in bar code on the Mixed Load Label shall be either:

• All other data in the customer segment of the Mixed Load Label shall be specified by the customer.

5. When used, the Unique Container Identifier shall not be repeated to a given customer within a minimum period of 366 days.

6. Each single pack of the mixed load pack should be identified with a Single Pack Label.

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6.5 Quick Receive Label

QUICK RECEIVE LABEL RULE INTERPRETATION

1. When trading partners use an EDI Advanced Shipment Notification, a Quick Receive Label may be used to tie the shipment to the EDI transaction in the database.

AIAG B-12 describes a method for creating and using this label.

6.6 Ship-From and Ship-To

Figure 9. Ship-From and Ship-To Building Blocks (not to scale)

SHIP-FROM AND SHIP-TO RULE INTERPRETATION

Ship-From and Ship-To Text

1. Ship-From and Ship-To address should be used when applicable.

2. The Ship-From sub-block shall have a title of “FROM:” and the Ship-To sub block shall have a title of “TO.”

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SHIP-FROM AND SHIP-TO RULE INTERPRETATION 3. Ship-From characters shall be noticeably

smaller than the Ship-To characters.

The difference in size makes it easier for carrier personnel to distinguish the destination from the return address. For example, if the Ship-To address is printed at 5 LPB, then the Ship-From address should be printed at 6 or 7 LPB.

4. When the Ship-From and Ship-To addresses are placed side by side, the Ship-From address shall be placed to the left of the Ship-To address.

It is recommended that the Ship-From and Ship-To addresses be placed side-by-side in a single building block, rather than using two building blocks for addressing information.

5. When placed side by side, the Ship-From address should be separated from the Ship-To address by a vertical line.

6. If the Ship-From and Ship-To addresses are placed in separate building blocks, the From address shall be located above the Ship-From address.

To ensure that the package arrives at the correct destination, the Ship-To address should never be located above the Ship-From address.

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7.0 QUALITY

7.1 Quality Assurance

QUALITY ASSURANCE RULE INTERPRETATION

Quality testing should not be limited to label production inspection but should be followed through to the end use.

It is important that the bar code be decodable throughout the system. For this reason, quality needs to be considered from initial printing through to the end user.

The AIAG B-8 document provides quality assurance guidance for shipping labels and other bar code applications (linear and 2D).

7.2 Bar Code Print Quality

BAR CODE PRINT QUALITY RULE INTERPRETATION

1. The ANSI X3.182 Guideline shall be used to determine bar code symbol print quality.

The ANSI X3.182 – Guideline for Bar Code Print

Quality, describes the parameters used for the

evaluation of a printed bar code symbol. The ANSI test result is a print quality grade, either numeric (4,3,2,1,0) or alphabetic (A, B, C, D, F). The ANSI

Guideline specifies the size of the measurement

aperture and the illumination wavelength. 2. When bar code print quality tests are

performed, an appropriate verifier with a measurement aperture of 0.010 inch and illumination wavelength of 630 – 680 nanometers shall be used.

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BAR CODE PRINT QUALITY RULE INTERPRETATION

3. The minimum symbol grade shall be C (1.5). These symbol quality and measurement parameters ensure scannability over a broad range of scanning environments.

In addition, it is recommended that quality

measurements be taken under consistent conditions; that is, use the same background lighting and the same surface on which the label will be attached.

Note: Previous AIAG Standards (B-3 and B-5) specified an inspection wavelength of 900 nanometers +/- 10% to accommodate existing infrared scanners. . Scanners using visible light sources (630 to 680 nanometers) are preferred for future applications and equipment replacement. Meeting the minimum bar code print quality requirements at the infrared wavelength generally ensures acceptable print quality levels at the visible light wavelength as well.

7.3 Sampling

SAMPLING RULE INTERPRETATION

Appropriate statistical process control (SPC) techniques should be used.

The sample size must be sufficiently large to be statistically valid within the size of the lot or batch being inspected. Acceptable quality levels must be established prior to quality control inspection.

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SAMPLING RULE INTERPRETATION

In addition to statistical sampling, additional points in the process where verification is appropriate include:

• when printer is first turned on,

• after changing ribbons,

• after changing toner,

• after changing ink,

• any time the label stock is changed,

• beginning of a shift, and

• after maintenance is performed on the printing equipment.

7.4 Obsolete Labels

OBSOLETE LABELS RULE INTERPRETATION

1. Obsolete labels shall be rendered unusable by either being removed, defaced, or covered.

2. If covering obsolete labels with new labels, care should be taken so that the bar code print quality of the new labels is not adversely affected.

If the label stock is not sufficiently opaque, the print from the label underneath can show through and decrease the print contrast. The new labels must meet the ANSI bar code print quality requirements.

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7.5 Label Durability

LABEL DURABILITY RULE INTERPRETATION

Labels should be sufficiently durable to remain in place and be decodable throughout the system of use.

Numerous environmental effects can lead to the degradation of the bar code symbol, whether they are optical or physical, affecting its substrate, adhesive, or laminate. These changes may affect one or more of the quality parameters of the label. The net effect of such changes can render the label unusable. It is therefore important to consider these effects when producing and applying bar code labels.

Some of the factors that should be considered include temperature, humidity, light exposure, abrasion, chemical contamination and aging. In this regard the ANSI X3.182 Guideline for Bar Code

Print Quality provides tables, entitled

Environmental Factors, as a reference. Also, Military Specification MIL-L-61002, “Labels, Pressure Sensitive Adhesive, for Bar Codes and Other Markings” is a good source for information on environmental factors, consideration, and testing. Specifically, Sections 3.2.2, “ Performance Test Parameters,” 4.6, “ Performance Tests,” and 6.11, “Application Examples” are relevant sections to review.

7.6 Recyclability

RECYCLABILITY RULE INTERPRETATION

If the label is to be attached to a material which is to be recycled, the label material should be compatible with or removable from the substrate material to which it is attached.

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8.0 LABEL PLACEMENT AND ORIENTATION

As described in Section 4, this guideline uses a concept of segments for logical grouping of information. In this section, rules for placement and orientation of label segments are defined and illustrated.

8.1 Segment Placement

LABEL PLACEMENT AND

ORIENTATION RULE INTERPRETATION

1. Label segments should be stacked vertically. Stacking vertically (see Figures 1 and 10) ensures that the bar codes do not interfere with each other when scanning.

2. Information required by carriers shall be placed topmost on the label.

The Carrier Segment of the label should be the topmost (see Figures 1 and 10). Parcel carriers may require the placementof carrier information (such as addresses) on the top of the transport container. Due to physical package constraints, it may not be possible to stack all segments vertically. Under these circumstances it is important to position the segments of the label so that bar code blocks do not appear directly adjacent. Placing bar code symbols side by side can interfere with accurate bar code scanning.

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Figure 10. Label Segments

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8.2 Label Placement

Labels should be placed no closer than 1.25 inches (32 mm) from any container edge.

See Figure 11.

Label placement toward the center of the sides of rectangular corrugated containers should be avoided.

When label locations are identified on customer containers (especially on returnable containers), they shall not be applied outside the defined area. For placement on various types of containers, labels

or tags should be applied in an easily accessible location.

Labels must be accessible for scanning at shipping, transportation, and receiving operations. See Figures 12a and 12b for guidance on label placementfor various types of containers. When multiple labels are used on a container, all

labels shall be identical, including the package identifier.

The label should not be placed over a seam. Sealing tape, shrink-wrap, or bands shall not be placed over the label.

These will interfere with the scanning of the label.

The following considerations should be addressed when determining the most appropriate location for the label or segments of the label:

• survivability of the label;

• label application (manual/automatic, label/tag /direct marking);

• container type;

• packaging level (if multiple labels or bar code symbols are visible);

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Each supplying location shall be responsible to ensure that bar code-marked labels and tags are sufficiently secured and protected and applied wrinkle-free so they are readable at point of final customer usage.

Label Placement on Master and Mixed Loads

For master and mixed loads, the label shall be placed on the upper half of the unit load.

The bottom edge of the label on a master and mixed load should not be higher than 60 inches (152 cm) from the bottom.

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8.3 Label Orientation

LABEL PLACEMENTAND

Labels should be placed on the side of the

container with the bars perpendicular to the base of the container.

See Figure 11.

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Figure 12a. Suggested Label Placement Caution: All labels on the container must be identical.

Obsolete labels shall be rendered unusable by either being removed, defaced, or covered.

BOX OR CARTON BASKET, WIRE MESH CONTAINER

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Figure 12a. Suggested Label Placement (continued)

PALLET BOX RACK

TELESCOPE OR SET-UP CONTAINERS DRUM, BARREL, OR CYLINDRICAL CONTAINER

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Figure 12b. Suggested Label Placement Caution: All labels on the container must be identical.

Obsolete labels shall be rendered unusable by either being removed, defaced, or covered.

ROLL SHEETS/CUT LENGTHS/BLANKS

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Figure 12b. Suggested Label Placement (continued)

BAG SLIT COILS

TUBING AND BARS

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9.0 SPECIAL APPLICATION CONSIDERATIONS

SPECIAL APPLICATION RULE INTERPRETATION

Any deviation from the label concepts in this guideline should be agreed to by trading partners and should not diminish the labeler’s ability to print the label, the legibility of text, or the bar code print quality.

The B-10 labels will be readable by a majority of trading partners in a wide range of application environments. To satisfy certain special requirements (such as internal company

applications or carrier or special industry needs), some modification to the defined format may be necessary.

In this situation, it is recommended that as many as possible of the formatting and quality rules in the label concept be used.

It is strongly recommended that the bar code print quality criteria contained in Section 7.0 Quality should apply to all such application standards.

9.1 Additional Machine-Readable Symbols

ADDITIONAL MACHINE-READABLE

RULE INTERPRETATION

The use of other machine-readable symbols shall not interfere with the readability of any Code 39 bar codes on any segment of the B-10 Trading Partner Label.

Other applications and industry standards may require symbologies other than Code 39 or may be designed to take advantage of special capabilities of other optically based, machine-readable symbols. Characters or marks intended for vision systems may be used on unit loads and transport containers. Two-dimensional (2D) symbols used on Trading

Partner Labels shall conform to the requirements of AIAG B-14.

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9.2 Other Machine-Readable Technologies

OTHER MACHINE-READABLE RULE INTERPRETATION

If machine-readable technologies other than optically based are used in conjunction with the B-10 label, they should not diminish the labeler’s ability to produce the label, the legibility of text, or the bar code print quality.

Additional machine-readable technologies such as Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) may be used in conjunction with B-10 Trading Partner Labels.

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10.0 LABEL EXAMPLES

Figure 13. A Carrier Segment for a Single Pack That Is a Ship-To/Ship-From and a Unique Container Identifier

Figure 14. A Customer Segment That Looks Like the Old B-3

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Figure 15. A Customer Segment That Looks Like the Old B-5

Figure 16. A Supplier Segment with the Supplier’s Part Number

labelSerial Number Supplier/Vendor ID

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Figure 17. A Customer Segment for a Master Load PART # CUST (P)

12345678

654321

QUANTITY (Q) DLOC SERIAL # MASTER (4S)

12345678

PLT/DOCK

ZZZZZZZ

ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

MASTER LABEL

ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

SUPPLIER ID: 123456789 ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ XXXXXXXX XXXX (XXX)

XXXXXXX

ZZZZZZZZ

Figure 18. A Customer Segment for a Mixed Load

DLOC SERIAL # MASTER (5S)

12345678

PLT/DOCK

ZZZZZZZ

ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

MIXED LABEL

ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

XXXXXXXX XXXX (XXX)

XXXXXXX

ZZZZZZZZ

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Figure 19. A Supplier Segment for a Master Load

12X45A789

PART # CUST

982795

SPLR ID CUST ASGN (V) QUANTITY SHIP FROM

ACME IDEAL AUTO PARTS 26 AJO WAY TUCSON, AZ 98279 602-555-1212 LEFT-HANDED SNARK-CONTROLLING WIDGET DESCRIPTION

7,654,325 EA

SHIP TO

XYZ CO, INC PLANT 21 6 GRAND RIVER NOVI, MI 48000 LINE

987654321

PKG ID-MASTER (4S)

MASTER

LOAD

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Figure 21. A Shipment Label Example (remove PDF-417)

12X45A789

FROM: TO:

GREAT CUSTOMER CO. 123 DREAM LANE

SOUTHFIELD, MI 48084

ACME IDEAL AUTO PARTS 1 ROADRUNNER WAY TUCSON, AZ 90150 DELIVERY LOC.

DOCK 14,

LINE 5

CUSTOMER PART # PART DESCRIPTION

LEFT-HANDED

WIDGET CONTROL

QUANTITY / WEIGHT

250 EA

982795

SPLR ID CUST ASGN (V) PKG ID-UNIT (3S)

9612345

ECN

A3

210 LB

labelSupplier/Vendor ID

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APPENDIX A.

BAR CODE BLOCKS: ANSI MH10.8.2 DATA

IDENTIFIERS, DATA LENGTHS, AND SHORT

TITLES

A U.S. national standard for Data Identifiers, ANSI FACT-1, was published by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) in December 1991. It has since been revised as ANSI MH10.8.2. AIAG endorses the use of these Data Identifiers. ANSI MH10.8.2 has more than 100 data identifiers defined for many purposes in many industries. The ANSI standard can be purchased by calling the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) at (212) 642-4900 and requesting ANSI MH10.8.2.

The following table includes some of the DIs in ANSI MH10.8.2 of interest to AIAG members. The Short Title text should be used in the bar code building block, as specified in Section 5.1.

In many cases the Short Title text has been split into two lines to ensure the best fit in the title area of the building block.

Table 3. ANSI Data Identifiers

DI SUGGESTED SHORT TITLE RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM DATA LENGTH DESCRIPTION B CONTAINER TYPE (B) Container Type 1B RETURNABLE CONTAINER # (1B)

Returnable Container ID number

2B GAS CYLINDER

# (2B)

Gas Cylinder ID number

3B Motor Freight Transport Equipment

Identification assigned by the manufacturer in conformance with International Standards Organization (ISO) standards

4B SCACTIL (4B) 10 Standard Carrier Alpha Code Trailer

Identification Label

C PART #

CONT. (C)

Continuation of a customer's Part Number

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DI SUGGESTED SHORT TITLE RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM DATA LENGTH DESCRIPTION 1D DATE DDMMYY (1D)

Date, in the format DDMMYY, significance of the date mutually agreed among all trading partners

2D DATE

MMDDYY (2D)

Date, in the format MMDDYY, significance of the date mutually agreed among all trading partners

3D DATE

YDDD (3D)

Date, in the format YDDD (Julian),

significance of the date mutually agreed among all trading partners

4D DATE

YYDDD (4D)

Date, in the format YYDDD (Julian),

significance of the date mutually agreed among all trading partners

5D DATE

YYMMDDQQ (5D))

Date, in the ISO format YYMMDD

immediately followed by an ANSI X12.3 Data Element Number 374 Qualifier (QQ) providing a code for type of date (e.g., ship date,

manufacture date)

6D DATE

YYYYMMDDQQ (6D))

Date, in the ISO format YYYYMMDD immediately followed by an ANSI X12.3 Data Element Number 374 Qualifier (QQ) providing a code for type of date (e.g., ship date,

manufacture date)

7D DATE

MMYY (7D))

Date, in the format MMYY, significance of the date mutually agreed among all trading

partners

10D DATE

YYWW (10D))

Date, in the format YYWW where WW represents week of the year, as agreed between customer and supplier

11D DATE

YYYYWW (11D))

Date, in the format YYYYWW where WW represents week of the year, as agreed between customer and supplier

B-10 TRADING PARTNER LABELS IMPLEMENTATION GUIDELINE

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AIAG PUBLICATIONS

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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE

APPROVAL STATUS

FOREWORD

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

LIST OF FIGURES AND TABLES

1.0 INTRODUCTION

2.0 NORMATIVE REFERENCES (S

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PPENDIX

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3.0 DEFINITIONS

4.0 LABEL CONCEPT

5.0 LABEL FORMAT

5.1 Building Blocks

5.2 Building Block Size

5.3

Sub-blocks

5.4

Text Building Block Format

1

LPB

AIAG1234567890PQVS

AIAG1234567890PQVS

2

LPB

AIAG1234567890PQVS

AIAG1234567890PQVS

AIAG1234567890PQVS

3

LPB

AIAG1234567890PQVS

AIAG1234567890PQVS

AIAG1234567890PQVS

AIAG1234567890PQVS

4

LPB

5

LPB

6

LPB

7

LPB

8

LPB

5.5

Text Dimensions

5.6 Bar Code Building Block Format

5.7 Label Characteristics

6.0

LABEL DATA CONTENT

6.1 Unique Container Identifier (License Plate)

6.2 Single Pack Label – A Single Container of the Same Part Number

6.3 Master Load Label – Multiple Single Packs of the Same Part

Number

6.4 Mixed Load Label

6.5 Quick Receive Label

6.6 Ship-From and Ship-To

7.0

QUALITY

7.1 Quality Assurance

7.2 Bar Code Print Quality

7.3 Sampling

7.4 Obsolete Labels

7.5 Label Durability

7.6 Recyclability

8.0

LABEL PLACEMENT AND ORIENTATION

8.1 Segment Placement

8.2 Label Placement