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		1. What is PO Carton Consolidation? PO Carton Consolidation is the combination of multiple purchase orders into one carton. The orders must have the same store location and overlapping shipping windows. This will result in fewer cartons handled throughout the pipeline (see example below). Macy's, Inc. is now able to consolidate multiple department combinations and encourages vendors to do so where the opportunity exists. Current Process - Multiple Cartons for Same Store (Each One is PO Specific) Store Division Ship Window Ship Date Dept PO Units Carton 10 MW 5/25/2003 -6/15/2003 6/1/2003 123 8910112 20 1 10 MW 6/1/2003 -6/30/2003 6/1/2003 123 1234562 25 1 PO Carton Consolidation - Single Carton with PO’s Combined for Same Store Store Division Ship Window Ship Date Dept PO Units Carton 10 MW 5/25/2003 -6/15/2003 6/1/2003 123 8910112 20 1 10 MW 6/1/2003 -6/30/2003 6/1/2003 123 1234562 25       2. What are the benefits of PO Carton Consolidation? Reduced expenses due to a more efficient pick and pack process within your warehouse Potential for reduced freight cost - fewer cartons needed to ship the same amount of merchandise Increased carton fill rate on replenishment items Improved sortation scan rate due to larger carton area Reduction of non-conveyable cartons Merchandise available for sale faster Fewer cartons and trailers handled by: Your DCs Carriers Macy's, Inc. DC's Macy's, Inc. Stores     3. Am I a candidate for PO Carton Consolidation? If you provide a scannable UCC128 label that satisfies Macy's, Inc. requirements, you may be eligible to participate. Click here for Eligible Departments by FOB.     4. Can I do PO Carton Consolidation with my current Warehouse Management System (WMS)? You should evaluate your WMS to determine if modifications are required to support this enhanced process.     5. What are the 856 ship notice (EDI) requirements for PO Carton Consolidation? Updated 856 mapping and label requirements were communicated in Fall 2003. All PO's in the carton and the Master Shipment ID must be displayed on the UCC128 label. For more detailed requirements, click here for EDI/Advanced Ship Notice Requirements.     6. Will PO Carton Consolidation impact how I trade EDI documents with Macy's, Inc.? Yes, for the 856/ASN only. Click here for EDI 856 Mapping Guide for PO Carton Consolidation. All other EDI documents will continue to have the same mapping requirements.     7. How do I get started? Click here for the Information Request Form.     8. When can I begin? PO Carton Consolidation is available for our approved vendors today. Click here for the Information Request Form.     9. Who do I contact for more information? Click here for the Information Request Form. This web site will be continually updated with new information for the Vendor community.     10. When will Macy's, Inc. be requiring PO Carton Consolidation? Macy's, Inc. completed its systems enhancements in Spring 2004. We believe that the benefits will be mutual for both Macy's, Inc. and you. Click here for Eligible Departments by FOB. As with all other standards, we will provide detailed timing information in our Vendor Standards Manual as it becomes available.     11. Will POCC impact the way I request volume shipments on MACYSNET? Effective 2/28/04, MacysNet Shipping will no longer require you to break out the number of cartons, cube and weight by PO when you request a pickup. Instead, you will be asked to give the total carton count, cube and weight for the entire shipment (total for all purchase orders). Detailed instructions for submitting a shipment request can be found in MacysNet Help for Shipping.