Knowing How to Ship to GPO Means the Difference Between Success and Rejection
The GPO will spell out how it wants the printed material prepared for shipping. In some cases, the instructions assume that you have done GPO work before and know what to do.
For instance, the GPO will specify whether the work should be shrink wrapped for shipment and how many documents should be in each shrink-wrapped package. Each package is usually, but not always, required to be no more than 10 inches in height. Additionally cardboard or chipboard sheets may be placed in each package. A label identifying the job by requisition number, department name and other form information must be on each package for identification. Not putting the label in the right place on the package can lead to job rejection. Likewise putting the supplier’s name on the label can lead to rejection. Shrink-wrapped packages are usually, but not always, put in 275 pound test shipping boxes, and a separate GPO furnished label can be required to be affixed to each box. The boxes are then usually, but not always, placed on GPO specified pallets that are somewhat different from common commercial pallets. Some of this comes with GPO instructions that are received when the purchase order is made. Some of it does not.