Cree Lighting Controlled Word Document Template

CONTROLLED DOCUMENT

If printed this document becomes uncontrolled.

Controlled copies must be printed and stamped by Document Control with a red controlled document stamp.

This material is the confidential and proprietary information

of Cree Lighting. It may not be used by any individual or entity

except for company employees for company business. This

material may not be disclosed or reproduced without the

prior written consent of the company.

IDEAL Industries Lighting, LLC. ALL RIGHTS

RESERVED

Title: Packaging, Labeling and

Shipping Requirements

Document Number: LSC016

Rev: 1

Date: 10/06/2021

Page: 1 of 18

Packaging, Labeling and Shipping Requirements

LSC016

CONTROLLED DOCUMENT

If printed this document becomes uncontrolled.

Controlled copies must be printed and stamped by Document Control with a red controlled document stamp.

This material is the confidential and proprietary information

of Cree Lighting. It may not be used by any individual or entity

except for company employees for company business. This

material may not be disclosed or reproduced without the

prior written consent of the company.

IDEAL Industries Lighting, LLC. ALL RIGHTS

RESERVED

Title: Packaging, Labeling and

Shipping Requirements

Document Number: LSC016

Rev: 1

Date: 10/06/2021

Page: 2 of 18

Table of Contents

1. Purpose .............................................................................................................................................. 3

2. Scope ................................................................................................................................................. 3

3. Responsibility .................................................................................................................................... 3

4. Definitions ......................................................................................................................................... 3

5. Reference Document ........................................................................................................................ 3

6. Records .............................................................................................................................................. 3

7.0 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 3

8.0 Primary Container Requirements ...................................................................................................... 5

9.0 Internal Part Protection Required ..................................................................................................... 6

10.0 Pallet Requirements .......................................................................................................................... 6

11.0 Unitization and Palletization Requirements ..................................................................................... 7

12.0 Identification and Labeling Requirements ........................................................................................ 8

13.0 Master Label .................................................................................................................................... 11

14.0 Shipping & Transportation Requirements ...................................................................................... 13

15.0 Appendix A: LPN Format ................................................................................................................. 15

16.0 Appendix B: Label Samples ............................................................................................................. 16

17.0 Document Revision History ............................................................................................................. 18

CONTROLLED DOCUMENT

If printed this document becomes uncontrolled.

Controlled copies must be printed and stamped by Document Control with a red controlled document stamp.

This material is the confidential and proprietary information

of Cree Lighting. It may not be used by any individual or entity

except for company employees for company business. This

material may not be disclosed or reproduced without the

prior written consent of the company.

IDEAL Industries Lighting, LLC. ALL RIGHTS

RESERVED

Title: Packaging, Labeling and

Shipping Requirements

Document Number: LSC016

Rev: 1

Date: 10/06/2021

Page: 3 of 18

1. Purpose

1.1. The purpose of this document is to provide guidance for all production material entering Cree

Lighting’s manufacturing location in Racine Wisconsin.

2. Scope

2.1. This procedure provides packaging and labeling requirements for suppliers to follow for receipt of

production material entering Cree Lighting’s manufacturing location in Racine Wisconsin.

3. Responsibility

3.1. The Director of Global Commodity Management is responsible for implementation and ensuring this

procedure is understood, maintained and followed.

4. Definitions

4.1. Please provide definitions for terms or acronyms used in this documentation that might not be

familiar to the reader.

5. Reference Document

AIAG - Automotive Industry Action Group

ECT - Edge Crush Test

SPI - Society of Plastics Industry

LBP - Lines Per Block

PO - Purchase Order

WO - Work Order

EXP Date - Expiration Date

LPN - License Plate Number

CFR - Code of Federal Regulations

ANSI – American National Standards Institute

ANSI MH10.8.1 - U.S. national, cross-industry standard, developed and maintained by ANSI

6. Records

6.1. Packing Slips

7.0 Introduction

The following labeling requirements are for all production materials entering Cree Lighting’s

manufacturing facility in Racine, WI.

CONTROLLED DOCUMENT

If printed this document becomes uncontrolled.

Controlled copies must be printed and stamped by Document Control with a red controlled document stamp.

This material is the confidential and proprietary information

of Cree Lighting. It may not be used by any individual or entity

except for company employees for company business. This

material may not be disclosed or reproduced without the

prior written consent of the company.

IDEAL Industries Lighting, LLC. ALL RIGHTS

RESERVED

Title: Packaging, Labeling and

Shipping Requirements

Document Number: LSC016

Rev: 1

Date: 10/06/2021

Page: 4 of 18

These requirements were developed in conjunction with AIAG standards and Cree Lighting’s Operations

Department. For questions, please email or call your commercial contact. For additional information,

please visit the web at http://www.aiag.org/.

7.1 Compliance

All shipments to the Cree Lighting Facilities must be compliant with these requirements, as

shipments will be continuously monitored. Non-compliant shipments may be rejected by receiving

at Cree Lighting’s discretion and returned to the supplier for repackaging, relabeling, or disposal.

Rejected and returned shipments will be billed to the supplier’s shipping location. Recurring

violations will require a written corrective action plan approved by Cree Lighting.

When necessary, Cree Lighting Operations may grant exceptions to these requirements with a prior

written request from the supplier. Please contact your commercial contact for exceptions.

7.2 AIAG Guidelines

Cree Lighting requests compliance to the following Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG)

packaging and labeling standard B-10: Trading Partners Labels Implementation Guidelines 6/04. A

Copy of this standard may be obtained from AIAG per the contact information listed above.

The B-10 is the preferred format for shipping labels. Both label- and tag- marking methods for

shipping containers and pallets of parts and primary metals are covered in this guideline under the

general term "label," however, the B-10 is not a label, but rather a methodology for designing

trading partner shipping labels using the ANSI MH10.8.1 U.S. national, cross-industry standard,

developed and maintained by the ANSI committee MH10/SBC-8.

B-10 outlines the requirements for design and for printing to ensure scan ability of Code 39 bar code

symbols and provide consistency of label formats. The physical parameters of the symbols and labels

are provided, and a bar code quality level is specified. The orientation and placement of AIAG B-10 -

Trading Partner Labels (B-10-TPL) on shipping containers are specified.

CONTROLLED DOCUMENT

If printed this document becomes uncontrolled.

Controlled copies must be printed and stamped by Document Control with a red controlled document stamp.

This material is the confidential and proprietary information

of Cree Lighting. It may not be used by any individual or entity

except for company employees for company business. This

material may not be disclosed or reproduced without the

prior written consent of the company.

IDEAL Industries Lighting, LLC. ALL RIGHTS

RESERVED

Title: Packaging, Labeling and

Shipping Requirements

Document Number: LSC016

Rev: 1

Date: 10/06/2021

Page: 5 of 18

Packaging

8.0 Primary Container Requirements

Packaging design is the responsibility of the supplier. The supplier must ensure that the parts and all packaging

shipments are received in acceptable (undamaged) condition. Some primary containers will carry the part from

shipping to final assembly by the line operators. It is vital that the packaging maintains part quality through

transit, storage, and multiple handlings.

• The compression strength of the container(s) must support contents triple stacked up to 100” in height

to allow for maximum trailer density and storage.

• Suppliers are encouraged to investigate the benefits of specifying corrugated material based on the

ECT Edge Crush Test (see AIAG RC-7, Section 3.1) and fiber-based corner posts (see AIAG RC-7, Section

3.3) for additional strength.

• Container(s) must be modular to the standard 48”x40” pallet footprint. Any exceptions must be

approved by Cree Lighting prior to shipment. Containers should not hang-over the edge of the pallet

or leave more than 2” of the pallet footprint uncovered on any side when feasible.

• Container(s) should be completely filled by product or void fill. Note this may require redesign of

packaging to eliminate void space, part shifting, and/or container crushing.

• Containers that are intended to be manually-handled should weigh no more than 25 lbs. If the

container exceeds 25 lbs., it must have a brightly colored label affixed to the container specifying

“Heavy” or similar language to warn operators prior to lifts. The unsupported bottom of the container

must be able to hold the weight of the contents.

All packages must be tested under simulated real-life conditions to ensure that the packages and shipments

reach their intended point-of-use in good condition and without damage,

8.1 Selection of a Primary Container

The appropriate size, strength, and type of primary container must be chosen to support the mode of

transportation, government container regulations, and distance of travel to destination point. The

determination must be made to pack the parts in a small, manually-handled tote or a large, mechanically-

handled bulk container. Factors to consider in determining the primary container size include: piece weight,

shipping/release quantities, and presentation to the operator. The component supplier is encouraged to

participate in pre-production build packaging evaluations at Cree Lighting’s manufacturing site to validate the

packaging material design and ergonomic acceptability.

8.1.1 Container Size

Cree Lighting will only accept primary containers that are modular to the standard 48”x40” pallet footprint.

Containers must be properly palletized in level layers to allow for stacking and proper utilization of

transportation.

CONTROLLED DOCUMENT

If printed this document becomes uncontrolled.

Controlled copies must be printed and stamped by Document Control with a red controlled document stamp.

This material is the confidential and proprietary information

of Cree Lighting. It may not be used by any individual or entity

except for company employees for company business. This

material may not be disclosed or reproduced without the

prior written consent of the company.

IDEAL Industries Lighting, LLC. ALL RIGHTS

RESERVED

Title: Packaging, Labeling and

Shipping Requirements

Document Number: LSC016

Rev: 1

Date: 10/06/2021

Page: 6 of 18

8.1.2 Container Sealing

Acceptable methods for sealing a container are strippable reinforced tape, spot gluing, stretch wrap, or industrial

stapling. Container sealing is the responsibility of the supplier. Containers not sealed properly will be returned

to the supplier, with return shipping cost billed to the supplier’s shipping location.

9.0 Internal Part Protection Required

Parts must be secured and protected in the primary container and be free of damage upon delivery. Internal

dunnage must not restrict part presentation to the operator.

• Whenever possible, paper-based dunnage is preferred.

• Whenever possible, recycled content materials should be used.

• For parts requiring plastic packaging materials, the material must be designed for recyclability and

ease of segregation. Whenever feasible, all plastic packaging must be identified on the physical part or

packaging drawing by resin type according to the symbology established by the Society of Plastics

Industry (SPI). (See AIAG RC-7, Appendix 4).

10.0 Pallet Requirements

The pallet design is a critical element to assure safe material handling, overall package system performance, and

part quality. The below are requirements for all pallets entering Cree Lighting’s facility in Racine:

• All shipments originating in the United States to Cree Lighting should be on Grade B or better 48”x40”

heat treated pallet.

o Exceptions are KanBan systems with prior approval.

o Email or call your Cree Lighting commercial contact for written approval prior to shipment is a

unique size pallet or other deviation from the above requirement is required.

• All shipments (regardless of country of origin) to Cree Lighting should be on Grade B or better 48”X40”

pallet.

o Pallets shall not have broken or damaged slats

o Pallet runners should be either undamaged or repaired in such a way that does not impede

pallet 4-way entry requirement.

o Pallets shall not have protruding nails. Due to safety concerns created by protruding nails, any

load on a pallet with protruding nails will be returned to supplier at supplier’s expense for

repalletization, or repalletized by Cree Lighting with the expense being billed to supplier.

• Any pallets intended for use in an export shipment must be heat treated and stamped per ISPM

guidelines #15. Cree Lighting will communicate intent to export at the time of purchase order issue.

o All pallets must be of 4-way entry, double faced, non-reversible, wood construction. The use

of corrugated, plastic, and other pallet alternatives is prohibited.

o All pallets must be able to support a 2,800-lb. load while triple stacked.

CONTROLLED DOCUMENT

If printed this document becomes uncontrolled.

Controlled copies must be printed and stamped by Document Control with a red controlled document stamp.

This material is the confidential and proprietary information

of Cree Lighting. It may not be used by any individual or entity

except for company employees for company business. This

material may not be disclosed or reproduced without the

prior written consent of the company.

IDEAL Industries Lighting, LLC. ALL RIGHTS

RESERVED

Title: Packaging, Labeling and

Shipping Requirements

Document Number: LSC016

Rev: 1

Date: 10/06/2021

Page: 7 of 18

o All pallets must maintain sufficient construction to meet performance requirements.

o Any load received on non-approved pallets will be returned to supplier at supplier’s expense

for repalletization, or repalletized by Cree Lighting with the expense being billed to supplier.

Email or call your Cree Lighting commercial contact for written approval prior to shipment if a unique size pallet

or other deviation from the above requirements is required.

11.0 Unitization and Palletization Requirements

Pallet load containment must provide damage protection and optimum load performance with minimal

environmental impact. Part damage and load shift due to packaging failures are subject to rejection upon receipt

at Cree Lighting.

• Unitization and/or palletization is required for all parts and should be designed to stabilize and

complement the primary containers to prevent movement throughout the handling cycle.

• The unit load must be modular to the pallet and remain stable for material handling and storage after

initial part access and removal.

• All containers must be properly palletized and secured to the pallet.

• Palletized cartons should be uniform in size to maintain a stable load.

• Maximum overall height per unit load is 56”.

• Containers must be palletized in individual level layers on the pallet. No ‘pyramid’ unit loads. If

material release quantities do not permit shipment of individual level layers of containers, explore

alternative methods of containerization and/or call or email your Cree Lighting commercial contact for

assistance.

• Palletize by like part numbers. Mixed unit loads are discouraged. Mixing right and left-hand parts on

the same pallet is forbidden.

11.1 Containment

The preferred method for containment is either plastic, heat sealed strapping of green polyester or clear stretch

film. Plastic strapping and clear stretch film should secure the entire palletized load including the pallet. Parcel

shipments shall not include plastic strapping. The use of unitizing adhesive for individual cartons is encouraged.

CONTROLLED DOCUMENT

If printed this document becomes uncontrolled.

Controlled copies must be printed and stamped by Document Control with a red controlled document stamp.

This material is the confidential and proprietary information

of Cree Lighting. It may not be used by any individual or entity

except for company employees for company business. This

material may not be disclosed or reproduced without the

prior written consent of the company.

IDEAL Industries Lighting, LLC. ALL RIGHTS

RESERVED

Title: Packaging, Labeling and

Shipping Requirements

Document Number: LSC016

Rev: 1

Date: 10/06/2021

Page: 8 of 18

Labeling

12.0 Identification and Labeling Requirements

The following labeling instructions apply for proper addressing of parts and materials shipped or delivered to

Cree Lighting. Suppliers must insure that all parts and materials are correctly labeled and that the labels are

properly attached.

12.1 AIAG Labeling Guidelines and ANSI MH10.8.2 Data Identifier Guidelines

DO NOT include ANSI MH10.8.2 data identifiers or data identifiers of any kind into the label barcodes. Cree

Lighting’s systems cannot read data identifiers rendering labels and barcodes un-useable. No special characters

are permitted (i.e. /, $, +, %).

12.2 Label Certification Process

Each supplier shall submit a label for approval to your commercial contact. The label will be reviewed and

evaluated for compliance. It must receive approval from Cree Lighting before incorporation into production part

shipments. If any corrections are needed, the supplier will be notified of a problem and required to resubmit a

revised label. Once the label passes all reviews and tests, the supplier will be notified of their compliance.

12.3 Label Specifications

• Cree Lighting suggests that labels use only the customer segment defined by the AIAG B-10 standard.

• Cree Lighting highly recommends that labels be 6” x 4” unless the parcel being sent to Cree Lighting is

smaller than the label size, in which case, the label may be scaled appropriately. All fields on the Label

must be readable and scannable at any size when rated per ISO/IEC 15416 grade C or better.

• Label shall be white and printed with bold black ink. Thermal printed labels are preferred, but not

required. No colored labels or ink will be allowed.

• Adhesive labels can be pressure sensitive or dry gummed if adherence to the container is assured,

application is wrinkle free, and only used for expendable packaging.

• All bar codes shall be USS Code 39 symbology and be at least 0.5” high. Start and stop characters (*),

are required per AIAG B-10 guidelines.

• Bar codes must be a minimum of 5 mm to a maximum of 30 mm (.01 to 0.17 inches) for the narrowest

element.

• See AIAG B-10 for bar code symbology, requirements, and specifications.

• Human readable fonts should be simple and there must be a clear distinction between “O” and “0”.

• A minimum quiet zone of .25 inches is required in front of and behind all bar codes.

• All font heights will be defined in LPB (lines per block) (See AIAG B-10 for guidance). (See 7.4 for LPB

parameters).

• Borders around the outside edge of labels are not required

• See sample labels in Appendix B.

CONTROLLED DOCUMENT

If printed this document becomes uncontrolled.

Controlled copies must be printed and stamped by Document Control with a red controlled document stamp.

This material is the confidential and proprietary information

of Cree Lighting. It may not be used by any individual or entity

except for company employees for company business. This

material may not be disclosed or reproduced without the

prior written consent of the company.

IDEAL Industries Lighting, LLC. ALL RIGHTS

RESERVED

Title: Packaging, Labeling and

Shipping Requirements

Document Number: LSC016

Rev: 1

Date: 10/06/2021

Page: 9 of 18

12.4 Suggested LPB (Lines Per Block) Character Parameters Table

LPB

Max

Char per

Line

Point

Inches

1 LPB

0.90

22.0

2 LPB

0.40

11.0

3 LPB

0.25

7.0

4 LPB

0.20

5.0

5 LPB

0.15

4.0

6 LPB

0.12

3.0

7 LPB

0.10

2.0

8 LPB

0.08

1.5

12.5 Labeling on Stretch Film

When a unit load is stretched wrapped, a Master Label or Mixed Load Label shall be adhered to the outside of

the stretch film, visible to operators and readable for barcode scanning. This label is required for all stretch

wrapped unit loads of single or multiple packs. This label may be removed with the stretch film making individual

container labeling necessary as described in Section 12.3 of this document. One Master Label per unique part

number is required. See Section 13.1.3 for Mixed Load Labeling.

12.6 Container Labeling

Identical container labels should be located on two adjacent sides of each container. At least one of the two

container labels on each carton should be visibly facing outward when inspecting the pallet. Do not stack the

carton so that both carton labels face inward. A sample carton label is in Appendix B. A Master Label (see

section 7.0), and when applicable, a Mixed Load Label (see section 7.1.3) will be required on the exterior of all

palletized shipments. If a singular container is sent, use two Master Labels instead of the carton labels.

12.6.1 Required Label Fields – Box or Carton

• Cree Lighting Part # (P): Cree Lighting’s part number

• Cree Lighting Part # Revision

• Description: Cree Lighting’s part description

• Supplier: Supplier name and shipping address

CONTROLLED DOCUMENT

If printed this document becomes uncontrolled.

Controlled copies must be printed and stamped by Document Control with a red controlled document stamp.

This material is the confidential and proprietary information

of Cree Lighting. It may not be used by any individual or entity

except for company employees for company business. This

material may not be disclosed or reproduced without the

prior written consent of the company.

IDEAL Industries Lighting, LLC. ALL RIGHTS

RESERVED

Title: Packaging, Labeling and

Shipping Requirements

Document Number: LSC016

Rev: 1

Date: 10/06/2021

Page: 10 of 18

• Container Weight and Dimensions

• Qty: Quantity in Carton

• Bar Code

12.6.2 Supplier Specific Required Fields

Cree Lighting may ask suppliers to provide product lot numbers – Lot # (1T) and expiration dates – Exp Date (1D)

on carton labels for some products. Cree Lighting will notify suppliers in writing when these fields are required.

If these fields are not required, the space occupied by these fields in the example in Appendix B may be used by

supplier for other information.

12.6.3 Non-Standard Containers

Shipments of other kinds may require different forms of labeling or hang tags with adhesive labels.

Drums, barrels, or cylinder containers: Identical Package labels should be located on the top and near the

center of the side.

Bale: Identical Packaging labels shall be located on at the upper corner of an end and an adjacent side.

Single Coil: Attach label with wire metal hang tag to both inside and outside of coil.

Slit Coils: Attach label with wire metal hang tag to the inside and outside of each individual coil.

CONTROLLED DOCUMENT

If printed this document becomes uncontrolled.

Controlled copies must be printed and stamped by Document Control with a red controlled document stamp.

This material is the confidential and proprietary information

of Cree Lighting. It may not be used by any individual or entity

except for company employees for company business. This

material may not be disclosed or reproduced without the

prior written consent of the company.

IDEAL Industries Lighting, LLC. ALL RIGHTS

RESERVED

Title: Packaging, Labeling and

Shipping Requirements

Document Number: LSC016

Rev: 1

Date: 10/06/2021

Page: 11 of 18

Roll: Attach label with wire metal hang tag to end of the roll of material, and if space permitting, to the inside

of the roll.

Bag: Place the label on the top of the surface that will be visible when the bags are stacked.

Tubing, Bars, and Poles: Attach label with wire metal hang tag to each end.

Please contact Cree Lighting Operations for additional guidance on label placement.

13.0 Master Label

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

The label shall be placed on the unit load in such a manner that when the unit load is broken apart the label is

discarded (ex: attach to the outside of the stretch wrap). One Master Label per individual part number on the

pallet is required. See AIAG B-10 for additional information. A sample Master Label is in Appendix B.

CONTROLLED DOCUMENT

If printed this document becomes uncontrolled.

Controlled copies must be printed and stamped by Document Control with a red controlled document stamp.

This material is the confidential and proprietary information

of Cree Lighting. It may not be used by any individual or entity

except for company employees for company business. This

material may not be disclosed or reproduced without the

prior written consent of the company.

IDEAL Industries Lighting, LLC. ALL RIGHTS

RESERVED

Title: Packaging, Labeling and

Shipping Requirements

Document Number: LSC016

Rev: 1

Date: 10/06/2021

Page: 12 of 18

13.1 Required Fields – Master Label

• Cree Lighting Part # (P): Cree Lighting’s part number

• P.O. # (K): Cree Lighting’s purchase order number

• Line # (4K): The purchase order line number

• Qty: The part quantity included on pallet/in carton

• LPN: See appendix A for formatting

• Load Weight and Dimensions

• The text “Master Label” should occupy the left-most 2/3 of the bottom building block

• Bar Code

13.2 Supplier Specific Required Fields

Cree Lighting may ask suppliers to provide product lot numbers – Lot # (1T), expiration dates – Exp Date (1D),

and/or a work order number – W.O. # (W) on master labels for some products. Cree Lighting will notify suppliers

in writing when these fields are required.

13.3 Mixed Load Label

Mixing of part numbers on pallets is highly discouraged but may be unavoidable due to low order quantities

and/or shipping/handling expenses. In these limited circumstances, a Mixed Load Label shall be used to identify

a load of multiple single packs of different part numbers. Note: Mixed loads are required to have a Master Label

of each individual part number is still required on the unit load. The label shall be placed on the unit load in such

a manner that when the unit load is broken apart the label is discarded (ex: Attach to outside of clear stretch

wrap). See AIAG B-10 for further information. A sample Mixed Load label is in Appendix B.

CONTROLLED DOCUMENT

If printed this document becomes uncontrolled.

Controlled copies must be printed and stamped by Document Control with a red controlled document stamp.

This material is the confidential and proprietary information

of Cree Lighting. It may not be used by any individual or entity

except for company employees for company business. This

material may not be disclosed or reproduced without the

prior written consent of the company.

IDEAL Industries Lighting, LLC. ALL RIGHTS

RESERVED

Title: Packaging, Labeling and

Shipping Requirements

Document Number: LSC016

Rev: 1

Date: 10/06/2021

Page: 13 of 18

13.1.4 Required Fields – Mixed Load Label

• From: Supplier name and shipping address

• LPN: See Appendix A for formatting

o Master labels do not require LPNs if a Mixed Load Label is used.

• Load Weight and Dimensions

• List of Skid Contents

• The text “Mixed Load”

• Bar Code

Shipping

14.0 Shipping & Transportation Requirements

14.1 Packing Slips and Bills of Lading

Packing slips and bills of lading, whether direct shipments or shipments moving through a consolidation point,

must be submitted with every shipment.

14.1.1 Direct Shipments

Direct shipments moving from a shipping plant to Cree Lighting Racine must include packing slips prepared in

duplicate. One copy of the packing slip is to be firmly attached to the outside of one of the containers in

shipment. The second copy should be tendered to the carrier along with two copies of the bill of lading.

14.1.2 Consolidated Shipments

Partial loads moving through a consolidation point before delivery to Cree Lighting Racine must include packing

slips prepared in sets of four. One copy of the packing slip should be firmly attached to the outside of one of the

containers in shipment. The other three copies should be tendered to the carrier, along with two copies of the

Mixed Load Label

CONTROLLED DOCUMENT

If printed this document becomes uncontrolled.

Controlled copies must be printed and stamped by Document Control with a red controlled document stamp.

This material is the confidential and proprietary information

of Cree Lighting. It may not be used by any individual or entity

except for company employees for company business. This

material may not be disclosed or reproduced without the

prior written consent of the company.

IDEAL Industries Lighting, LLC. ALL RIGHTS

RESERVED

Title: Packaging, Labeling and

Shipping Requirements

Document Number: LSC016

Rev: 1

Date: 10/06/2021

Page: 14 of 18

bill of lading. The bill of lading should indicate that the packing slips are to be delivered to the consolidator at

the time of delivery.

14.1.3 Customs Papers

US Customs and Border Protection has established specific rules on the contents of a commercial invoice or

electronic equivalents. According to the Code of Federal Regulations (“CFR”), 19 CFR §141.86, it must include

complete and accurate information. All U.S. shipments destined outside of the U.S. must have a customs invoice

provided by the supplier and included with other shipping documentation. The items outlined below MUST be

included on commercial invoice and/or packing list.

• The port of entry to which the merchandise is destined.

• The person to whom the merchandise is sold or agreed to be sold or the person by whom it is shipped

• A detailed description of the merchandise, including the name by which each item is known.

• The quantities in weights and measures.

• The purchase price of each item

• Total value

• All charges that are not included in the piece price such as additional packaging, insurance and freight.

• Rebates of any kind if applicable

• Country of origin

• Invoice must be in English.

• Invoices and pages

o The invoice number and the page number must be shown at the bottom of each page when

applicable

▪ Inv. 1 P.1

▪ Inv. 2 P.2

▪ Inv. 2 P.3

14.1.4 Third-Party Consignment

When making a third-party consignment shipment, the bill of lading must include:

Consigned to: Cree Lighting Inc. c/o (Third Party, ex: Acme Parts Supplier)

14.2 Packing Slips

All Packing slips must include the following information:

Supplier Information

1. Supplier Name and Address (Ship point, not billing office)

2. Supplier Number (Contact your Cree Lighting buyer if you need your supplier number)

3. Packing Slip Number

4. Date Shipped

Shipping Information

1. Ship to: As stated on the Cree Lighting Purchase Order

CONTROLLED DOCUMENT

If printed this document becomes uncontrolled.

Controlled copies must be printed and stamped by Document Control with a red controlled document stamp.

This material is the confidential and proprietary information

of Cree Lighting. It may not be used by any individual or entity

except for company employees for company business. This

material may not be disclosed or reproduced without the

prior written consent of the company.

IDEAL Industries Lighting, LLC. ALL RIGHTS

RESERVED

Title: Packaging, Labeling and

Shipping Requirements

Document Number: LSC016

Rev: 1

Date: 10/06/2021

Page: 15 of 18

2. Bill to: As stated on the Cree Lighting Purchase Order

3. Gross, tare, and net (material) weight.

4. Shipped Via (routing).

5. Bill of Lading number.

6. Freight Terms (FOB Point, collect prepaid, etc.).

7. Transportation Mode (rail, truck, etc.)

8. LTL Shipments include PRO Number.

9. Air shipments include Air Waybill Number.

10. Full Truck Load or Intermodal Shipments include trailer number or container number, and carrier.

11. Shipment identification (SID) Number (when applicable)

Packing Information

1. Number of unit loads: pallets, containers, cartons, etc.

2. Pieces per unit load.

3. Unit of measure (if other than pieces per unit load).

Item Information

1. Purchase Order (PO) number

2. PO Line Number

3. Cree Lighting Part Number

4. Ship Quantity (Unit of measure if other than each – ie: ft., lbs., etc.)

15.0 Appendix A: LPN Format

The LPN (Licenses Plate Number) gives the pallet or carton a unique code which helps Cree Lighting track

inventory as it is received and provides traceability within the warehouse and supply chain. As Cree Lighting

receives your product into our ERP system it will be loaded into the LPN provided on the label and moved to a

location in the warehouse. Duplicate LPN’s could cause product to show in incorrect locations and diminish

traceability within the warehouse. The LPN format requested from suppliers is as follows:

######Y#####

Cree’s 6-digit supplier ID

number (contact your Cree

Buyer for number)

The last digit of the

year (i.e. 2017 = 7)

C = C

arton

Unique identifier is required. Cree

recommends using sequential number starting

at 00001 for the first shipment of the year.

CONTROLLED DOCUMENT

If printed this document becomes uncontrolled.

Controlled copies must be printed and stamped by Document Control with a red controlled document stamp.

This material is the confidential and proprietary information

of Cree Lighting. It may not be used by any individual or entity

except for company employees for company business. This

material may not be disclosed or reproduced without the

prior written consent of the company.

IDEAL Industries Lighting, LLC. ALL RIGHTS

RESERVED

Title: Packaging, Labeling and

Shipping Requirements

Document Number: LSC016

Rev: 1

Date: 10/06/2021

Page: 16 of 18

This LPN would represent the 12,345-pallet sent to Cree Lighting from supplier 107983 in the year

2017

15.1 LPN Guideline for Mixed Loads:

When sending mixed loads, the LPN is only required on the Mixed Load label. The Master Label LPN field is ideally

left blank. However, if system limitations make this request infeasible, please line through or cover a portion of

the LPN on the master labels to prevent Cree Lighting’s receiving department from scanning the wrong LPN.

16.0 Appendix B: Label Samples

Cree Lighting highly recommends that labels be 6” x 4” unless the parcel being sent to Cree Lighting is smaller

than the label size, in which case, the label may be scaled appropriately. (Examples are NOT to scale)

16.1 Carton Label:

Cree Part #:

(P)

Additional

supplier Info:

LHD00H29X0001A0

Description:

Supplier:

12/22/2016

Lot # (1T):

123456789

Part Revision:

Exp. Date (1D):

400lbs.

Dims (L x W x H):

48 x 52 x 52

PO #:

56123

PLT,EM DRIVER MNTG KR KR4 / KR6

BLS310C 14-1/2

Supplier Name

1234 N. Main Street

Racine, WI 53406

United States of America

Quantity:

(Q)

1000

Weight:

CONTROLLED DOCUMENT

If printed this document becomes uncontrolled.

Controlled copies must be printed and stamped by Document Control with a red controlled document stamp.

This material is the confidential and proprietary information

of Cree Lighting. It may not be used by any individual or entity

except for company employees for company business. This

material may not be disclosed or reproduced without the

prior written consent of the company.

IDEAL Industries Lighting, LLC. ALL RIGHTS

RESERVED

Title: Packaging, Labeling and

Shipping Requirements

Document Number: LSC016

Rev: 1

Date: 10/06/2021

Page: 17 of 18

16.2 Master Label:

*Suppliers not required to submit a

WO number may extend “Master

Label” text, or may use this space

for other information desired by

supplier.

CONTROLLED DOCUMENT

If printed this document becomes uncontrolled.

Controlled copies must be printed and stamped by Document Control with a red controlled document stamp.

This material is the confidential and proprietary information

of Cree Lighting. It may not be used by any individual or entity

except for company employees for company business. This

material may not be disclosed or reproduced without the

prior written consent of the company.

IDEAL Industries Lighting, LLC. ALL RIGHTS

RESERVED

Title: Packaging, Labeling and

Shipping Requirements

Document Number: LSC016

Rev: 1

Date: 10/06/2021

Page: 18 of 18

16.3 Mixed Label:

To be affixed to cartons or pallet loads containing multiple part numbers

17.0 Document Revision History

(must be on a separate page)

Date

Rev

DCN #

Change

By:

Approval

10/25/2019

DMS

Document Origination

J. Peters

DMS

10/06/2021

DMS

Reformatted Document per QLP2A Cree Lighting

Controlled Word Document Template. Added

Revision level to the labeling requirements in

sections 12.6 & 16.1.

M. Woodruff

DMS