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Distribution Centre Requirements

Pallet Display

Quantity Units (PDQ’s) & Display Packs

supplement to BIG W Packaging, Pallet, Bar Code & Labelling Specifications

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Distribution Centre Requirements: PDQ’s & Display Packs

At Big W we live our purpose of ‘Customer and team come first’ and we are committed to the safety & health our team members.

A PDQ is a store ready unit load device used to display consumer units. As part of continuously improving WHS processes and practices for our team across all parts of our business, PDQ design must enable the product to move effectively through the supply chain whilst meeting WHS/ OHS handling requirements. The pallet must be able to be “quickly” set up in the store. There must be a “skirt” supplied with the PDQ, to hide the pallet from view when on display. Ideally “One-Touch” cartons are used to replenish the PDQ (i.e. not hand stacked with individual consumer units).

Is supplemental to BIG W Packaging, Pallet, Bar Code & Labelling Specifications

This review to assess the following:

Compatibility into the Big W supply chain i.e robust cartons and no additional risk introduced to the Supply Chain of manual handling injuries due to article dimensions, weights and pallet configurations
The National Safety, Supply Chain will check that the unit can be safely manually handled through the Distribution Centre

Compliance to the specifications of cartons and pallets entering the BIG W distribution network is monitored by our DC’s and non-compliances are reported by the DC teams.

It is of high importance for the supplier to input accurate data into the SAP system. This ensures an accurate risk assessment for each PDQ, inclusive of article gross weight, height, length, width and TI HI, data must be calculated to include standing carton orientation.

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PDQ Bin Tower Display Specifications

Maximum Height ( Inclusive of pallet 150mm) 1600mm Width 500mm Depth Length 700mm
Risk controls required for 500mm x 700mm dimensions: Grab handles and cutouts are placed at 600mm (approximately hip height from base and centrally located on all 4 sides of PDQ), 1600mm height must also include the pallet (150mm).
Optimum carton weight with stock is 12-16kg, with a maximum 50kg, with appropriate warning labels on all four sides of PDQ- Click here for - Symbology
All cartons must be placed in an upright position, example on next page.

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PDQ General Specifications

Pallets should never be presented with a flat lying orientation. These will no longer be accepted into the Supply Chain. All cartons must now be presented in an upright standing position on the pallet.

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PDQ Bin Tower Display Specifications

The bin tower should be secured onto the pallet using clear wrap products. Black wrap is not acceptable as it prevents checkers at the Distribution Centres from being able to see the article weights and what is contained within cartons and therefore will reject any pallets wrapped in black plastic.

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PDQ Size, Dimensions, Weight

PDQ Dimensions:

The ease of lifting and carrying of a trade unit or PDQ needs to be considered when designing its dimensions and weight. Grab handles, or cut out sections for placement of hands is required on the PDQ. This assists in manoeuvring the article into position and reduces the need for operators to reach further than 1300mm (including pallet height 150mm) when manually handling the display unit.

The height of the unit must not exceed 1600mm (including 150mm for pallet height).

PDQ Weight:

Product weight for full pallet PDQ must not exceed 600kg, and half or quarter pallet PDQ should not exceed 50 kg without a risk assessment and authorisation of Big W Supply Chain. All warning labels must be placed on all 4 sides of PDQ/BINs, as per packaging standards guide. Click here -packaging standards

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PDQ Specifications

Packaging Material	Acceptable Generally, materials used in packaging should be recyclable. Clear wrap only is to be utilised to wrap products. Plastic strapping
Packaging Material	Not Acceptable Trade unit packaging made of polystyrene increases the potential risk of fire and is difficult of recycle Black plastic wrap prevents Checkers at Distribution Centres from being able to see the article weights and what is contained within cartons and therefore may reject any pallet wrapped in black plastic. Steel strapping
Strength	Whether cardboard, plastic or other material is being used, the trade unit should be constructed with sufficient strength to move safely through the supply chain (from trading partner to store shelf) without losing its contents or allowing damage to the product. Furthermore, the pressure of cartons and pallets stacked on top of trade unit, as well as the dynamic forces of transport, need to considered when designing the packaging. If cardboard is used, consultation should be made with cardboard manufacturer for correct board type and grade relative to the weight of the contents.
Hazardous Contents	For a hazardous good or dangerous substance article, appropriate legislative labelling and packaging is required. Refer to Australian Code for Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail - 7th edition revised November 2007. Note: Manufactures and importers are responsible for the preparation and provision of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) as per legislative requirements and provisions of the MSDS with a Vendor Barcode and Packaging Specification Risk Assessment Form.

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PDQ Specifications

Ease of Opening	If the PDQ is to be unwrapped for display, consider how the store employees will unwrap the PDQ and position it for stacking with stock. Reduce the need for a knife to be used (use tape or perforated cardboard for wrapping that is easily removed)
Security of unit to Pallet	Pallets will be stored at Distribution Centres within racking. This required products to be adequately secured such that they will not shift or fall when stored at height. The preferred option is for secure wrapping.
PDQ Sealing	If glue is used to hold the PDQ together, it must be sufficient to remain stable under the load of articles stacked within it, in the stores and the use of any food grade glue is acceptable. Wooden cases will be accepted only for full-pallet picks only. The edges must be smooth with no protruding nails, staples or other such closure methods. Staples or metal strapping must not be used on PDQ’s and will not be accepted into the Big W Supply Chain

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Pallet Requirements

Pallet Standards	Big W DC’s will only accept PDQ’s on a Chep or Loscam Pallet Australian Standard Pallet, AS 4068 1993

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PDQ Specifications

Caution/ Lift Symbology	All items for trade units weighing 10kg up to 16kg and trade units weighing over 16kg must have a caution symbol

Big W preferred caution symbols	To access Big W preferred caution symbols, click here.

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PDQ Pallet Display Specifications

Maximum Height ( Inclusive of pallet 150mm) 1600mm Maximum Footprint 1165mm x 1165mm
Maximum weight accepted is 600kg (inclusive of stock and pallet weight). This footprint cannot be exceeded as it will result in overhang on the pallet, making it unsafe to store in racking or transporting to stores.
Utilisation of entire pallet space
PDQ’s must have a flat top - see image for reference
PDQ’s must be attached securely to the pallet using clear wrap
All PDQ’s must not have any exposed stock/items
PDQ Units and display packs may be rejected or require re-workiat the cost to supplier if they do not comply with the specifications.

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PDQ Pallet Display Example.

Warning labels

Securely Strapped

An ideal PDQ unit with a flat top, securely strapped with no protruding stock/items, optimising the footprint of the pallet.

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PDQ Pallet Examples

Correctly Packed PDQ

This is an example of a correctly packed PDQ. All PDQ’ s need to make sure they meet current DC requirements

Pallet Utilisation

Flat Top.

Clear Wrapped and strapped

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PDQ Pallet Examples

Poorly Packed PDQ

This is an example of a poorly packed PDQ. All PDQ’ s need to ensure they meet current DC requirements.

No pallet utilisation.

PDQ surrounds not taped or secured