BAO-1122-L

Shipping Parts / Identification

Label Standard
(Global)

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Acknowledgements

Supplement to Ford Production Part Packaging Guidelines

(MFG 1750NA, EU1750 Europe, Global 1750 Export All Regions , IMG Packaging Terms & Conditions)

This Ford Motor Company Guideline was developed in conjunction with, and is an extraction
from the Global Transport Label, standard version 3 dated November 17, 2010 (GTL)
developed by the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG), Odette, JAMA and JAPIA.
Ford Motor Company variances or additions to the GTL standards are denoted by . Ford
Motor Company Guidelines are subject to periodic review and users are cautioned to obtain
the latest editions.

This specification applies to all Ford and *Joint Venture locations worldwide for all
containers (returnable or non-returnable) of PRODUCTION, PROTOTYPE or SERVICE
parts or material. Bulk materials, which are carried in conveyances and raw material, i.e. coils
of steel, which use lift tags, do not use labels.

* Joint Venture (JV) may have their own label guide but all requirements outlined in this
standard are aligned with the JV label guidelines.

AIAG Standards are reprinted with their permission.

Odette Standards are reprinted with their permission.

Automotive Industry Action Group

North Park Plaza -- - Suite 830
17117 West Nine Mile Road
Southfield, Michigan 48075

ALL SUPPLIERS SHOULD REFER TO APPENDIX Q FOR INFORMATION RELATING

TO THE LABEL CERTIFICATION PROGRAM INSTITUTED IN 2007 FOR NORTH
AMERICA AND IN 2012 FOR EUROPE.

NOTE: all modified, added and changed text portions from the previous level will be
YELLOW.

Published by:

Ford Motor Company

Material Planning and Logistics
West Park Center
5111 Auto Club Drive
Dearborn, Michigan 48126
July, 2020

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Shipping / Parts Identification Label Specifications

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements & Supplement relationships page 2

Table of Contents page 3
Ford Documents page 3
1. Introductions page 4
2. Definitions page 4
3. Size and Materials page 11
4. Data Area Characteristics page 12
5. Label Data Positions and Specifications page 14
6. Linear Bar Code Symbology page 20
7. Label Location, Protection and Usage page 21
8. Special Labels page 22
9. Other Identification Requirements page 23

EXHIBITS
1.1 Block Dimensions 4x6 page 26
1.2 Block Dimensions 6x8 page 26
1.3 Block Uses page 27
3.0 Block Titles page 28
4.2 Container Label Example page 29
4.9 Half-Height Labels page 30
5.2 MASTER LABEL Example page 31
6.2 MIXED LOAD LABEL Example page 32
6.3 Mixed-Master Load List page 33
6.4 Mixed-Master Label page 34
6.5 Mixed labelling diagram page 35
7.0 HANG TAG page 36
8.0 Hydraulic Brake Fluid Drum page 37

APPENDIXES
Appendix C, Example Label Field Sizes in Lines per Block page 38
Appendix D, Suggested LPB Character Parameters page 39
Appendix E, Suggested LPB Character Parameters & Chart page 40
Appendix L, Special Handling Data page 41
Appendix Q, Label Certification page 42
SUMMARY OF CHANGES FROM PREVIOUS VERSION page 43

Ford Documents to be used in conjunction with this standard

North American Shipping and Routing Guide for Assembly & Manufacturing Plants
FCSD Packaging & Shipping Guide N.A. #FCSD-PSL-PKG-G-004
FCSD European Packaging and Shipping Guide
Shipments for Production Parts to FoE Plants & Export Distribution Centers
IMG Packaging Terms & Conditions
MP&L in a Box Label Standards page

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1. Introduction
These specifications provide guidelines for shipping/parts identification labels for suppliers
shipping to Ford Motor Company facilities. The label is designed to improve the
productivity and controls at suppliers and Ford Motor Company, by allowing effective and
efficient capture of data for production counts, warehouse input/output, shipper generation,
forwarding, freight transfer control, receiving, and other inventory controls. Strict adherence
to these specifications for the Shipping/Parts Identification Label will benefit both suppliers
and Ford Motor Company.

Please make sure that your transport labels have been certified before used! Please see
appendix Q for details.

In this document, the word “SHALL” indicates a requirement and the word “SHOULD”
indicates a recommendation.

Ford Motor Company variances or additions to the GTL standards are denoted by .

2. Definitions
2D
See Two-Dimensional Symbol

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

ANSI
American National Standards Institute

ASSOCIATE CONTAINER LABEL

The labels on containers of parts that are used in a master or mixed load. Example: labels on
each of 20 totes in a Master Load are Associates to the Master Load Label.

Autodiscrimination
The ability of a bar code reader to distinguish automatically between two or more
symbologies (e.g. Interleaved 2 of 5, Code 39, Code 128, PDF417).

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

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

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

Code 128
For the purposes of this standard, Code 128 shall mean the symbology as described in
ISO/IEC15417. Code 128 generally uses a check digit for validation. For the purposes of
this document, the ONLY check digit type NOT TO BE USED is the EAN/UCC type. Code
128, should have an 'x' dimension of 0.010"- 0.017". Code 128 is the preferred standard to be
used.

Compliance Indicator
A specified character or string of characters indicating that the message that follows complies
with an industry, regional or international standard

Container
A receptacle for shipping goods; examples are boxes, totes, trays and racks. (See also Pack,
Package or Load)

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 Element
The smallest named item of information that can convey data, analogous to a field in a data
record or a word in a sentence

Data Element Separator

The special character used to separate data elements in a data format

Data Identifier (DI)

A specified character (or string of characters) that defines the general category or
intended use of the data that follow; data identifiers are defined by ANSI MH10.8.2 /
ISO 15418. The DI is not part of the data.

Date
The date field is to be formatted in two ways, one for use in the 2D bar code in the following
format: data identifier of D, 2 digit year, month & day: dYYMMDD, example: d050430; and
for human readability in the format of a 2 digit day, 3 character month & 4 digit year:
DDMMMYYYY, example 30APR2005.

Decoder
An electronic assembly, that translates the proportional electrical signals from a scanner into
recognizable or computer-compatible data.

 Delivery Document Number/ASN Number

Number assigned by the supplier to correspond with the ASN number sent to the customer
for the shipment.

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D-U-N- S®
Data Universal Number System, a 9-character company identifier assigned by Dun &
Bradstreet to uniquely identify business establishment.

ECC (Error Correcting Code)

A technique used at the byte level to detect and correct data transmission errors.
Supplemental bits introduced or source encoded into a data stream to allow automatic
correction of erroneous bits and/or derivation of missing bits, in accordance with a specific
computational algorithm. See also “Error Correction Level.”

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)

The computer-to-computer exchange of formatted data between trading partners.

EDI Message Data

The data communicated between business trading partners in a standard format and syntax,
e.g., ANSI ASC X12 or UN/EDIFACT.

Element
A single bar or space in a linear or stacked symbol or a single cell (module) in a matrix
symbol (not the same as Data Element)

Element Width
The thickness of an element measured from the leading edge of an element to the trailing
edge of the same element (see X dimension.)

Error Correction
A method used to correct erroneous data produced during the transmission, transfer, or
storage of data

Error Correction Level

An indicator of the number of characters used in a two-dimensional symbol commonly
referred to as “ECC”, for error correction. Higher levels of error correction allow the
correction of greater potential symbol damage.

Error Detection
The automatic determination that a decoded message's content is incorrect. Error detection
will keep the two-dimensional symbol from being decoded as erroneous data.

Error Detection Characters

Symbol characters that are reserved for error detection. These characters are calculated
automatically from other symbol characters.

FINIS Code
The Finis-Code is a unique part number which is used at FCSD in Europe and Asia for
service parts. The finis code is used in addition to the engineering part number.

Goods
A term that refers to raw material and/or produced parts

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GSDB code
Global Supplier Data Base code, a 5-character company identifier assigned by UCCS. It is
used to identify a physical location for a supplier, customer, warehouse, etc.

Half Height Label

A label 1/2 the height of the standard label, for AIAG they are 2 inches (50.8mm), for Odette,
3.11 inches (79 mm) tall. Half Height labels are used on containers that do not have enough
space for a full height label. Half Height labels are the same length as their full height
versions. Half height labels contain less data due to their size and may be used on small
containers or trays in master and mixed packs as Associate Container Labels, rarely alone.

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 labeller.

Human Readable Interpretation

The human readable letters, digits or other characters representing the data encoded in/and
printed along with the linear bar code or 2D symbol.

ID
Abbreviation for Identification

Item
A single part or material purchased, manufactured, and/or distributed

Label
A card, strip of paper, plastic, card stock or metal that is marked (by printing or some other
means) and attached to an object to convey information

Labeller
A term to identify the organization responsible for the labelling of a container or unit load

Labelling Area
Area on the label available for printing

License Plate
A license plate is assigned to a transport unit by its issuer. Any license plate issuer shall
be authorised by an issuing agency in accordance with the rules set up by that agency
and 15459-1 (ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 31 - Procedural Standard for unique identification of
transport units). Issuing agencies are authorised and registered by the Registration
Authority.

A license plate number:

a) SHALL start with a string of characters, the issuing agency code (IAC),
assigned to the issuing agency by the Registration Authority;
b) SHALL conform to a format specified by the issuing agency;

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c) SHALL be unique in the sense that no issuer re-issues a number until a

sufficient period of time has passed so that the first number has ceased to be
of significance to any user responsible to the Issuing Agency;
d) SHALL contain only numeric and upper case alphabetic characters
SHALL not contain more than 22 characters;

Like Parts
Same part/item number

Linear Symbol
A one-dimensional bar code Symbol, such as Code 128
An array (linear sequence) of variable width rectangular bars and/or spaces, arranged in a
predetermined pattern, following specific rules, to represent elements of data; these bar and
space patterns are referred to as characters. A bar code symbol typically contains a leading
quiet zone, a start character, data character(s) including a check character (if any), a stop
character and a trailing quiet zone

Lines Per Block (LPB)

Units of measure defining the height of text characters (see appendixes C &D for examples
and approximate conversion to inches and millimetres).

Lot/Batch
A quantity of homogeneous material either manufactured or received.

Manufacturer
Actual producer or fabricator of an item; not necessarily the supplier in a transaction

Master Label Packing List

Is a plain paper listing of all the associate labels used in a master pack. Data should include
each serial number, part number (all the same) and quantity of each associate label. (It MAY
include the same bar codes that are found on the corresponding labels.)

Master Load
A multiple pack or unit load of common items (sharing a single part number), such as a pallet
of totes or trays, each with Associate labels.

Master Load Label

A label used to identify and summarize the total contents of a master pack.

Master Pack
A unit load containing common (like parts) items.

Mixed Item Pack

A pack containing items with different part/ item numbers

Mixed Load
A multiple pack or unit load of mixed items (different part numbers), such as a mixed-
container pallet of totes or trays, each with Associate labels.

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Mixed Load Label

A label used to designate mixed item, shipping packs.

Mixed Label Packing List

Is a plain paper listing of all the associate labels used in a mixed item pack. Data should
include each serial number, part number and quantity of each associate label. (It MAY
include the same bar codes that are found on the corresponding labels.)

Mixed-Master Label
A label used to designate the total quantity of a single part number in mixed load shipping
packs.

Mixed-Master Load List

A paper listing of label data (part number, quantity, supplier code) both human readable and
bar coded, used to designate each part, each total quantity and each supplier of the parts in
mixed load shipping packs. This can be used instead of the Mixed-Master Summary Card

Mixed-Master Summary Card

The single grouping of Mixed-Master labels on a mixed load shipping pack used for scanning
of mixed load shipments through Logistic Partner cross dock operations.

Multiple Pack
A pack containing smaller packages of items

Normative
Establishing a norm or standard.

Non-Standard Quantity Pack

A pack containing variable quantities of like items

Pack, Package or Load

A container that provides protection and containment of items plus ease of handling by
manual or mechanical means (e.g. totes, trays, boxes, and racks)

Pallet
A platform to hold unit loads, permitting stacking of materials and the movement of the
materials as a single load.

Part
An identifiable item that has a unique name and/or number assigned to it.

Part Number
A unique code that identifies a part, assembly, component or kit

PDF417
A stacked 2D symbol use in the AIAG B16 Global Transport Label Standard for the
Automotive Industry as a portable database. Symbology: 2D=PDF 417 should have an 'x'
dimension of at least 0.010"

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Quantity
On a label, the marking that indicates the number of parts or items or the amount in any other
unit of measure that is contained within the package.

Quiet Zone
Areas free from interfering markings surrounding a bar code symbol and, in particular,
preceding the start character and following the stop character Also referred to as “light margin”
or “clear area”.

Reader
A device consisting of a scanner and a decoder

Scanner
An electronic device to collect and convert reflected light from the elements (e.g. bars and
spaces in linear symbols) of a symbol into electrical signals for processing by the decoder.

Serial Number
A string of numeric or alphanumeric characters in the issuer’s information system used for
uniquely identifying an individual item or entity for its life. This character string shall not be
repeated within 365 days to a single customer.

Shall/Should
In this document, the word “SHALL” indicates a requirement and the word “SHOULD”
indicates a recommendation.

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
On a transport label, the address of the location where a carrier will deliver the shipment

Shipping Pack / Container

A pack or container used for shipping items from one plant to another and can be any of the
packs described above (totes, palletboxes or racks).

Shipping / Parts Identification Label

A label used to identify the contents of a shipping pack

Standard Quantity Pack

A pack which always contains the same quantity of like items

Supplier
In a transaction, the party that provides or furnishes an item or service

Symbol
A graphic array of light and dark elements that forms a complete scannable entity

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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.

Syntax
The way in which data are combined to form messages; syntax also includes rules governing
the use of appropriate identifiers, delimiters, separator character(s) and other non-data
characters within the message. Syntax is the equivalent of grammar in spoken language.

Tag
A label that is hung from an object, usually with a wire placed through a reinforced eyelet in
the label/ tag

Trading Partner
Any organization in a customer/supplier relationship; all members within the channels of
distribution within an industry (suppliers, carriers, customers and intermediaries)

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. 2D symbols differ from linear bar codes in that they
have the capability for high data content, small size, data efficiency, and error correction.

UN/EDIFACT
United Nations/EDI For Administration, Commerce, and Transport
The acronym for the international data standard for electronic business messages

UCCS code
Uniform Company Coding System; an alphanumeric field which identifies a specific
company

Unit Load
One or more containers held together by means such as seatbelts or banding, making them
suitable for transport, stacking and storage as a unit.

3. Size and Materials

3.1. Labels
The standard size for labels in North & South America is 4”x6”. The standard size
outside of North America is 6”x8” (ISO A5 210mm x 148mm). The format and data
are identical globally except where indicated. Sizing in this guide is the minimum for
the 4x6 label size. All data and spacing can be sized larger as labels allow and
appropriate for commonly used label holders. Suppliers must now print long Ford
Motor Company part numbers on either size label stock on a single line. This
SHOULD be achieved using a narrower font such as UPPERCASE NARROW
ARIAL, HELVETICA CONDENSED or equivalent, not a smaller font. The label
paper SHALL be white in color with black printing. Unless special written

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specifications are authorized for printing of color labels, no color shall appear on
supplier labels that reduce the scan distance. It is also recommended that no red or
green shades be used due to the occurrences of people with red/green color blindness.
For shipments from Europe to the NAFTA countries the European standard label sizes
can be used. For shipments from the NAFTA countries to Europe the US label sizes
can be used. Allowed label language is English only.

3.1.1. Adhesives for Returnable Containers

SHALL be removable type pressure sensitive adhesive based on synthetic
elastomers featuring moderately high initial tack, good resistance to static
shear, a high level of ultimate adhesive and clean removability

3.1.2 Adhesives for Expendable Containers

SHALL be wrinkle free and assure adherence to the package substrate;

adhesive types can be pressure sensitive or dry gummed. If the specified label
cannot be affixed to the package/container because of container size or design,
special arrangements will be required.

3.2. Hang Tags

The tag size SHALL be the same as described in Section 3.1 plus the material
necessary to add a reinforced eyelet. The tag SHALL be durable enough to assure
readability at its destination. See Exhibit 7 for example.

3.3. See Exhibit 8 for label on Hydraulic Brake Fluid Drums.

4. Data Area Characteristics: See Exhibit 4.2 for field positions.

4.1 Data Areas and Titles

There are ten data areas for each label: SUPPLIER SHIP FROM CODE and name
(Block A1), SUPPLIER BAR CODE (Block A2), 2D PDF417 Bar Code and
Mixed/Master Label title (Block A3), Quantity, both numeric and bar coded (Block
B1), Suppliers area 1 with Container part number, Gross weight/Unit of Measure &
Label Date, optional work center, optional shift and optional lot/batch number (Block
B2), Part Number, alpha-numeric and BAR CODE (128 for all linear), prefix base
suffix delimited by spaces, inverted delta for safety items (Block C1), Storage/Market
Place/Location 1 (Block D1), Line Feed Loc 2 (for Europe, Asia & South America,
use Delivery Document/ASN number numeric and BAR CODE instead of Line Feed
Loc 2) (Block D2). Suppliers area with Serial Number alpha-numeric and BAR
CODE, description, optional supplier's part number, optional Mixed/Master Label
title, optional assembled/manufactured in, optional User ID and optional Label ID
(Block E1), and Dock Code, Customer (ship to) Name and Plant Code and optional
Engineering Alert number (Block E2). Each data area SHALL be separated by thin
lines (except for blocks A2, A3, & B3) and SHALL contain its title in the upper left
hand corner (except for blocks A2, A3, C1 E1 & E2) or as shown in the Block Titles
Exhibit, #3. Outer borderlines are not required. Titles SHOULD be printed in 0.08
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inch (1.5 mm) high letters, 8 LPB (see appendix D). The data area titles are: SUPP
(V), QTY (Q), CONTAINER, GROSS WEIGHT, DATE, PART (P), STR LOC 1,
LINE FEED LOC 2 or DEL DOC/ASN NUMBER (N), SERIAL NO. (S) or (3S),
TO, DOCK CODE, CUST, & when required, ENG ALERT. Optional titles include
MADE IN, W/C, SHIFT and LOT/BATCH. The following fields SHALL be in a
BOLD font, Storage Location 1, Quantity, Line Feed Location 2 or Del Doc/ASN
Number, Customer code, Part number, Supplier code, Gross weight, Container Part
number, Serial number and Dock Code.

4.2 Data Identifier Codes

A data identifier code in the first position following the start code of the bar code
symbol SHALL be used to identify the information below. This character is not to be
included in the human readable line, but is shown in human readable characters under
the title for the appropriate data area. See Exhibits 3, 4, 5 and 6.

Using additional bar code symbols on shipping packages is not encouraged, but may
be appropriated in some circumstances. To prevent reading wrong data into a system,
and to differentiate among all bar code symbols, any added bar code symbols placed
on the Shipping/ Parts Identification label SHALL use data identifiers. Any bar code
symbol placed elsewhere on a shipping package SHOULD contain a data identifier.

The following identifier codes are assigned for the different types of data:
V – Supplier Code
Q – Quantity
Z – Gross Weight
B – Container Type
D – Date
1T – Lot/Batch number
15D – Expiration Date
P – Part Number, Prefix, Base, Suffix
C – Part Number Suffix – NOTE: No longer used in this specification
L – Storage Location
20L – Line Feed Location 2
N – Delivery Document/ASN Number
1P – Supplier Part Number
S or 3S - Unique Serial Number – Shipping / Parts Identification Label
M or 4S – Unique Serial Number – Master Label
5S –Unique Serial Number – Mixed Label
G – Unique Serial Number – Mixed Load ILVS (US only)
14D – CASH = Continuous Annealing and Solution Heat Treatment, date the
material was treated.
8V– Customer ID
1L – Dock Code
The 18D will not be used at this time.(18D – "Global Date" may be the future
DI for bar code use.)
1J – Unique license plate number assigned to a transport unit that is the lowest
level of packaging, the unbreakable unit.
5J – Unique license plate number assigned to a mixed transport unit that
contains unlike items on a single customer transaction.
6J – Unique license plate number assigned to a master transport unit that
contains like items on a single customer transaction.

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5. Label Data Positions and Specifications

5.1. Block A1: See Exhibit 4.2 for field positions

NOTE: For all human readable fields, the font SHALL BE at the largest specified
unless the field area cannot contain the data, then you may reduce to the lower
specification

5.1.1. Supplier
The title for the Supplier SHALL be human readable, 8LPB and located in the
upper left corner of Block A1. The Supplier GSDB Bar Code SHALL be code
128, a maximum of .375 in (9.5mm) high. The nominal starting position of
the bar code SHOULD be 0.25 in (6.4mm) from the left edge of the label.
A vertical separator line MAY be located nominally 2.375 inches (60.3mm)
from the left side of the label to separate Block A1 from A2.

5.1.2. Supplier Plant Name

The Supplier Plant Name SHALL be up to 35 characters long, human
readable, 8LPB on one line and located to the right of the SUPP. title at the top
of the A1 and A2 blocks. Abbreviations must be used to keep data within
blocks A1 and A2

5.2. Block A2: See Exhibit 4.2 for field positions

5.2.1. Supplier GSDB Code

The Supplier GSDB Code SHALL be human readable, 2-3LPB and located in
the center of Block A2. No title will be used in this block.

5.3. Block A3

5.3.1. 2D Bar Code Symbology

The PDF417 Bar Code symbol SHALL be centrally located in Block A3,
Block A3 SHALL NOT have boundary lines, and conform to the
specifications found in the AIAG B16 document. Data to be contained in
container labels SHALL consist of the following data elements and associated
Data Identifiers (DI’s): (Do not include a space between the DI & dat a element – ex. Q100)
Part number delimited with spaces (P) in the format PREFIX BASE SUFFIX
CONTOL-CODE (this last 3-character field only if used by your customer and
sent in the release. NOTE: The European Part number format is limited to
Prefix (6) Base (8) Suffix (8) and control code (2) due to the EDI format
used.) ; Quantity (Q); Supplier Code (V); Gross Weight (Z); Date (D)[label
date, manufacture date, or ship date] in the format of DYYMMDD, example
d040110 (January 10th, 2004); Customer Code (8V); Dock Code (1L); Serial
Number (S) or (3S), Container Type (B) Storage Location 1 (L), and for
Europe, Asia & South America, Delivery Document/ASN Number (N).
OPTIONAL FIELDS: Lot Number (1T), Line Feed Location 2 (20L), CASH
date (14D), License plate number (1J/5J/6J).
NOTE: The order of data field entry is not important when using DI’s. Also,
Gross Weight (Z) should not contain KG/LB, but only numerical figure.

When printing Master Labels, the data contained in the PDF417 SHALL
consist of Part Number, delimited with spaces (P); total quantity of the pack
(Q); Supplier Code (V); Container Type (B), Gross Weight (Z); Delivery
Document/ASN Number (N), Date [label date, manufacture date, or ship date]

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in the format of YYMMDD, (D); and Serial Number (M) or (4S); Customer
Code (8V);
Dock Code (1L); Storage Location 1 (L). OPTIONAL FIELD: Line Feed
Location 2 (20L).
NOTE: Certain Suppliers may be required, via direct notification by the
customer plant or customer staff, to include an expiration date with their
material. In those cases the following fields SHALL ALSO be included in the
2D bar code; Expiration Date (15D) in the format DDMMYYYY, (exp:
15D15112006). Supplier Part Number (1P), Lot Number (1T), CASH date
(14D).

When printing Mixed Labels, the data contained in the PDF417 SHALL
consist of the Supplier Code (V); Date [label date, manufacture date, or ship
date] in the format of YYMMDD, (D); Customer Code (8V); Dock Code (1L),
Container Type (B), Gross Weight (Z), Serial Number (5S) and Delivery
Document/ASN Number (N).

5.3.2. Bar Code Specifications

See Annex C and Annex D of the AIAG B16 document for AIAG
specifications to use when building a PDF417 2D bar code for this Ford Motor
Company label.

5.3.3. Master Label

When using this design for a Master Label, the words "MASTER LABEL"
SHALL appear at the top of the A2 Block, above the 2D bar code 4LPB high.
Also see optional Master Label in the E1 Block.

5.3.4. Mixed Label

When using this design for a Mixed Label, the words "MIXED LABEL"
SHALL appear at the top of the A1 Block, 4LPB high. Also see optional
Mixed Label in the E1 Block.

5.3.5. Mixed-Master Label

When using this design for a Mixed-Master Label, the words "MIXED-
MASTER" SHALL appear at the top of the A1 Block, 4LPB high. Also see
optional Mixed-Master Label in the E1 Block.

5.4. Block B1

5.4.1. Quantity
The Quantity field SHALL be a maximum of nine characters, both human
readable and bar coded. The human readable and the barcode SHALL NOT
display/contain lead zeros. The human readable should be 2LPB and located in
Block B1.

The bar code symbol for the quantity SHALL be directly below the human
readable characters and SHALL be a minimum 0.375 inches (9.5mm) high.
The nominal length anticipated for the quantity is six (6) numeric characters
plus the data identifier (Q). The length of this area (the line separating the
Quantity Area from the Special Area) may be adjusted to handle specific
needs of the supplying location and/or Ford Motor Company for information
required in the special data area of the label. The nominal starting position of
the bar code 128 SHOULD be 0.25 in (6.4 mm) from the left edge of the label.

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When the unit of measure is pieces (PC) or each (EA), notation is not required.
When the unit of measure is not pieces or each (e.g. pounds, pairs, feet, etc.),
the unit of measure SHALL be noted in human readable form only. When
used, the unit of measure SHALL be directly to the right of the bar code
quantity and SHALL be 7LPB high. The unit of measure SHALL not be bar
coded. Unit of measure abbreviations as defined in the ASCX 12.3 – 1984
Data Element Dictionary SHALL be used.

5.5. Block B2

5.5.1. CNTR, Container

The title for the container field SHALL be human readable, 8LPB and located
just above the container field in Block B2. The container field SHALL be
human readable, alphanumeric, 5LPB and located at the top left corner of the
B2 field, consisting of the base and suffix of the container part number
separated by a dash if there is a suffix. The maximum number of characters
SHALL not exceed 9 for the base (8 maximum in Europe) and 5 for the suffix.
Container part number should match the approved packaging form 1271
(formerly Form 150 or 1121).

5.5.2. Gross Weight

Each container label SHOULD have a human readable, 5LPB Gross Weight
measure displayed in the left central area of Block B2. The title for Gross
Weight SHALL be 8LPB, located directly above the Gross Weight data. The
type of weight measure SHOULD be in English pounds (lbs) or Kilograms
(kg) as advised by the customer plant. Gross Weight measure is REQUIRED
for Master or Mixed labels but SHALL be located in the same relative location
as the container label. If a Gross Weight cannot be provided, then a Net
Weight is permissible for Master and Mixed labels. Weight shall be a whole
number – no decimals, rounding is allowed. If the weight is less than 1
KG/LB, rounding up to 1 KG/LB is required.

5.5.3. Date CYMD

The human readable date field title SHALL be 8LPB with the title above the
date, located in the bottom left corner of the B2 Block. The human readable
date SHALL be no smaller than 5LPB, in the format of a two digit day
followed by a three letter month (SHOULD be in English) followed by a full
four digit century-year, (example: 25DEC2004).

5.5.4. W/C-SHIFT-LOT/BATCH
These three human readable fields are totally optional, used at the discretion of
the supplier, but SHALL have titles of 8LPB. They SHOULD be located to
the right of the gross weight and date fields with the Lot/Batch field above the
Shift and W/C (work center). If the supplier is a Ford Motor Company Plant,
then the W/C will consist of a maximum size of 5 characters (6LPB), shift will
be 1 character (4LPB), and lot size will be up to 5 characters (4LPB) (this field
may be up to 13 characters if none of the other fields are used. In this case the
maximum height will be 6LPB).

5.6. Block C1

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5.6.1. Part Number

The human readable part number characters SHALL be bold and minimum of
0.5 inches (12.7 mm) high (2 LPB), The format of Ford Motor Company part
numbers are 7 Prefix, 9 Base, 8 Suffix, 3 Control Code (6,8,8,2 in Europe),
separated by spaces in EDI and bar codes, dashes (-) when printed as human
readable characters on labels. The maximum length of any bar symbol
SHOULD not exceed 5.5 inches (140 mm), 30 characters including spaces.
The part number separation characters between prefix-base-suffix SHALL be
dashes replacing spaces for all part numbers to improve readability. A
maximum of 1 dash between prefix/base and base/suffix should be used.

The bar code symbol of the part number SHALL be directly below the human
readable characters, at least 0.25 inch (6.4 mm) from the left label edge, see
Exhibits 4, 5 & 6, and SHALL be a minimum 0.35 inches (9 mm) high. The
maximum length of any bar symbol SHOULD not exceed 5.5 inches (140
mm).

The part number SHALL be the designated number assigned by Ford Motor
Company. The prefix, base and suffix of the part number SHALL be located
in the Block C1 area, designated by the identifier (P) with each section of the
part separated by a dash. A blank space between the prefix and base and
between the base and suffix SHALL be included in the bar code symbol.

Control (safety) items SHALL be identified with an inverted delta located in

Block C1 preceding, following, or below the part number depending on length
of part number. The inverted delta SHALL NOT be included in the bar code
symbol. The inverted delta may be enclosed by a circle. See Exhibits 4.2 and
5.2 or Appendix E.

5.6.2. Part Number Continuation

The part suffix SHALL NOT be printed in a separate Block any longer except
for ILVS labels. See North American Label Supplement.

5.6.3. FCSD in Europe

The part number field has to include the unique Finis code in addition to the
part. The Finis number is not part of the barcode.

5.6.4. Prototype Parts in Europe (GPIRS)

The part number field has to include the GPIRS purchase order number in
addition to the part number. The GPIRS number shall not be part of the
barcode.

5.7. Block D1

5.7.1. Storage Loc 1 (previously the R-Code Area)

The STR LOC 1 field SHALL be human readable, no smaller than 3 LPB,
located in Block D1 and SHALL be up to 10 characters long. The title for this
field SHALL be located in the upper left of the block. There MAY be a
separator line between blocks D1 and D2. NOTE: This data must be sent via
EDI in the 830 Planning and/or the 862 Shipping or the equivalent
VDA/Edifact release by the customer plant or the field SHALL be blank.

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5.8. Block D2

5.8.1. LINE FEED LOC. 2 or Delivery Document/ASN Number

The Line Feed Location 2 field SHALL be human readable, a maximum of 10
character long, no smaller than 3 LPB and located against the left side of
Block D2, directly to the right of STR. LOC 1 field. The title for this field
SHALL be located in the upper left corner of Block D2. NOTE: This data
must be sent via EDI in the 830 Planning and/or the 862 Shipping or the
equivalent VDA/Edifact release by the customer plant or the field SHALL be
blank.

For Europe, Asia & South America: The Delivery Document/ASN Number
SHALL be entered instead. It SHALL be human readable, a maximum of 8
characters, and include a Bar Code 128. The human readable characters are
printed above or next to the barcode.

5.9. Block E1

5.9.1. Supplier Area

The supplier area is to be used primarily by the suppliers for the data required
to meet their needs for MRP processes and to meet Ford Motor Company and
AIAG MMOG standards for building accurate counting and shipment EDI
data.

[Link]. Supplier Expiration Date, CASH date

When required by mutual agreement, the human readable expiration or
CASH date SHALL appear in BLOCK E1 in the format of EXP DATE
or CASH DATE DDMMMYYYY, with a suggested size of 7LPB,
located in the upper right corner.

5.9.2. Supplier Part Number

The human readable supplier part number is an optional field with a suggested
size of 6LPB Block, located in the upper left corner of Block E1.

5.9.3. Description
The Ford part number description field SHALL be human readable, 6LPB, a
maximum of 34 characters long and located against the left edge of the middle
of the E1 Block, below the supplier number, if supplier number is used.

5.9.4. Label Serial Number

The human readable serial number characters SHALL be a minimum of 7LPB
(up to 4LBP) high and located in Block E1.

The bar code symbol for the serial number SHALL be directly below the
human readable characters and SHALL be a minimum 0.35 inches (9 mm)
high.

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The maximum length of the serial number MAY be nine (9) alphanumeric or
numeric characters (length and character type are supplier options) plus the
data identifiers.

The serial number SHALL be a unique number (not necessarily in sequential

order) assigned by the supplier within any calendar year. Each Shipping
container or pack having a Shipping/ Parts Identification label SHALL have a
unique serial number.

5.9.5. Optional "Made In"

E1 is an area that may optionally contain Made In country name information.

5.9.6. Master Label

When using this design for a Master Label, the words "MASTER LABEL"
MAY appear in the bottom right of the E1 Block, 6LPB high. Also see Master
Label in the A3 Block.

5.9.7. Mixed Label

When using this design for a Mixed Label, the words "MIXED LABEL"
MAY appear in the bottom right of the E1 Block, 6LPB high. Also see Mixed
Label in the A3 Block.

5.9.8. Mixed-Master Label

When using this design for a Mixed-Master Label, the words "MIXED-
MASTER" MAY appear in the bottom right of the E1 Block,6LPB high. Also
see Mixed-Master Label in the A3 Block.

5.10. Block E2

5.10.1. Customer Plant Name

The Ford Plant Name SHALL be up to 30 characters long on each of two
lines, if necessary. The first line SHALL begin with the name FORD, located
below the “To” header.

5.10.2. Dock Code

The 2 character Dock Code field SHALL be human readable, a maximum of 2
characters long, 1-1.5 LPB and located in the center of Block E2. The title for
this field SHALL be located in the upper right corner of Block E2. NOTE:
This data must be sent via EDI in the 830 Planning and/or the 862 Shipping or
the equivalent VDA/Edifact release by the customer plant or the field SHALL
be blank.

For shipments to FCSD North America, this field shall contain the
Intermediate Consignee GSDB code instead of Dock Code when requested by
FCSD. The intermediate consignee code is not used for shipments to FCSD
Europe. The font size shall be reduced to fit in the same space.

5.10.3. Customer Code

The Customer Code field SHALL be human readable, 4 LPB, be the Ford
Global Supplier Data Base, 5 character ID of the customer plant and located in
the central, bottom of Block E2. The Ford global plant list can be obtained
from the GSEC European page ([Link]

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5.10.4. ENGR. ALERT, Engineering Alert

The Engineering Alert field is to be only to be displayed when required by the
customer plant. The title for the Engineering Alert field SHALL be human
readable, 8LPB and located in the bottom left corner of Block E2. The field
for the Engineering Alert data SHALL be a minimum of 7LPB and a
maximum of 9 characters in length. This data must be provided to the supplier
verbal or in written form from the customer plant. It SHALL be displayed
from the time notice is first given until the number is rescinded or changed on
all container labels for a part.

6. Linear Bar Code Symbology (see AIAG B-16 Linear Bar Code, page 16)

6.1. Linear Bar Code

Bar codes SHALL be the Code 128 type and SHALL as described in ISO/IEC 15417.
The print quality for information encoded in the Code 128 symbol shall comply with
ISO/IEC Standard for Bar Code Print Quality 15416. In addition: The Code 128
symbol SHALL be left justified, allowing for a quiet zone at each end of the symbol,
of at least 0.25 inches (6.4mm).

6.2. Code Configuration

The four characters %(PERCENT SIGN), /(FORWARD SLASH), $(DOLLAR
SIGN), +(PLUS SIGN) SHALL NOT be used on the container, master or mixed
labels.

6.3. Code Density and Dimensions

The minimum height of the symbol SHALL be 0.5 inch, (13mm) except as noted.
Non-significant zeros and spaces SHALL be omitted. “X” Dimension. The
dimension of the narrowest element (X dimension) range should be from 0.010 to
0.017 inch (0.254 to 0.432mm) as determined by the printing capability of the
supplier/printer of the label. Symbols with narrow elements at the lower end of this
range may require special care to meet the print quality requirements. Conformance
to the print quality requirements SHALL be determined in accordance with ISO/IEC
15416.

6.4. Check Digits

Check digits SHALL be used in the code 128 bar codes. The ONLY check digit type
NOT TO BE USED is the EAN/UCC type.

6.5. Reflectivity and Contrast

The printed bar code symbols SHALL meet the reflectivity and contrast requirements,
specified in Section 4.1 of AIAG's B1 document, at all electromagnetic wave length
from B633 to B900 nanometers.

6.6. Quality Assurance Requirements

It is the responsibility of the supplier to provide bar coded labels that meet these
specifications. Equipment is available to verify the bar code symbols to meet these
requirements. Use of statistical process control techniques to minimize printing
variability is recommended

The minimum symbol grade at point of customer scan SHALL be “C”, 1.5/10/660,
where:

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• 1.5 is the minimum print quality at point of production

• 10 (=0.254mm) is the measurement of aperture, and
• 660 (=660 nanometers [nm] +/-10nm) is the inspection wavelength
For more detailed specifications related to the automotive industry, reference the
AIAG B8 document.

7. Label Location, Protection and Usage

7.1. Label Location

Illustrations of the most common shipping packs and recommended label locations
are shown in the regional 1750 packaging guides. In most cases two labels on
adjacent sides are specified. The bottom edge of the label SHOULD be parallel to the
base of the package/container. To facilitate automatic reading of the bar code
symbols, the top edges of the label, whenever possible, SHOULD NOT be more than
20 inches from the bottom of the container. Wraparound labels are acceptable for
expendable containers as long as quiet zones are within specifications. NOTE: for
Ford internal Stamping Business Unit plant; a single label SHOULD BE sufficient on
all racks if concurred between trading partners.

7.2. Label Protection

Label protection against moisture, weathering, abrasion, etc., may be required in harsh
environments and is encouraged whenever practical. Laminates, sprays, window
envelopes, and clear plastic pouches are examples of possible protection methods for
use on corrugated containers only. In choosing any protection method, care must be
taken to assure that labels meet reflectivity and contrast requirements and can be
scanned with contact and non-contact devices.

7.3. Label Usage

Understanding the difference between labels for use on Packaging Units verse
Transport Units:

Packaging Units are cardboard boxes and plastic boxes (also known as small load
container or totes). In this case, the label provides unique identification of the product,
with additional material flow information. The label generally supports the internal
handling of the packaging unit by the supplier, up to the point of consolidation into
transport packaging units. It’s also used by the customer once the transport packaging
units are broken down into the small load containers or totes. The Standard Label size
shall be used. (half height labels are acceptable when using shorter packaging units)
In all cases, the identifier for the serial number must be ‘S’ or ‘3S’. See exhibit 4.9.

Transport Units are pallets, loaded with packaging units and auxiliary packaging
material (lids, etc.), metal containers or large load carriers. In this case, the label
provides unique identification of the package unit, including material flow
information and other data elements. The information on the label is generally used to
assist in material flow from suppliers to the customer and supports the receipt of the
goods. It’s also used for internal material handling including customer storage
locations. The Standard Label size shall be used. In all cases, the identifier for the
serial number must to be ‘M’ or ‘4S’. See exhibit 5.2.

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In cases where the packaging unit is also the transport unit (e.g. European Ropak,
steel or knockdown containers), the label used should follow the packaging unit
details described above.

8. Special Labels

8.1. Multiple, Common Item Packs

A Master Label, as shown in Exhibit 5.2, SHALL be used when the supplier and Ford
agree that the total contents of a multiple, common item packs SHOULD be
identified. Each sub-pack/container of the multiple packs SHALL be identified with a
Shipping Parts Identification Label (Example 4.2). The total multiple pack SHALL
be identified with a Master Label in a location specified by Ford. The label SHALL
be placed on the pack in such a manner that when the pack is broken apart the label is
discarded (i.e., hang Master Label from banding or attach to stretch wrap). The
balance of the label format SHALL conform to the specification for the Shipping /
Parts Identification Label except that the data identifier for the serial number
SHOULD Be “M” or "4S" instead of “S”. The serial number, preceded by an “M” or
"4S" in the bar code form only SHALL be a unique number, not to be repeated over
the course of a year. The quantity on the Master Label SHALL be the total in all the
sub-packs.

8.2. Mixed Item Loads

Mixed item loads as shown in Exhibit 6.2, SHALL be used when the supplier and
Ford agree that the total contents of a multiple, mixed item packs SHOULD be
identified. Each sub-pack/container of the multiple packs SHALL be identified with a
Shipping Parts Identification Label (Example 4.2). The total multiple pack SHALL
be identified with a Mixed Label in a location specified by Ford. The label SHALL
be placed on the pack in such a manner that when the pack is broken apart the label is
discarded (i.e., hang Mixed Label from banding or attach to stretch wrap). The Mixed
Load Label serial number SHALL be a unique number, not to be repeated over the
course of a year and the data identifier SHALL be “5S” instead of “G”. The "G"
identifier is to be used with In Line Vehicle Sequenced (ILVS) parts (US only).

8.3.  Mixed-Master Labels for scanned loads.

There is a requirement to have the ability to scan mixed load associate labels for
shipments through a logistics partner without breaking down the pack. This forces a
new process on suppliers that ship through these logistics partners (known as Origin
Distribution Centers (ODC's)).

Normal mixed load labeling SHALL be followed, labels on each associate container
and mixed load labels on the whole pack. Then an added label step must be
performed that is not to be included in the ASN/EDI!

The process REQUIRES that a master label SHALL be created for each part number
in a mixed load. Each master label SHALL have the title "MIXED-MASTER" above
the 2D bar code and be attached to a single Mixed-Master Summary Card that
SHALL be attached to the whole, mixed load. Optionally, you MAY utilize a Mixed-
Master Load List instead of the Mixed-Master Summary Card. The report or Mixed-
Master Load Label must contain a summary, by part, of the total quantity for each
part in the load.

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Both the “Mixed-Master Load” and the report must have linear bar codes for the part,
quantity, part continuation, and supplier code (in that order) for each part in the mixed
load. They may be Code 128 (preferred) or Code 39

If labels are used, attach all Mixed-Master labels to a single card. Attach the card to
the load. See the following Exhibit 6.3.

8.4. Half-Height Labels for Container

Container that do not have enough area available for a 4x6 inch or A5 label still
require a minimum of data for proper handling through the supply chain. Examples of
Half height labels are shown in Exhibit 4.9.

8.5. Special Handling Data

At times special handling of data requires unique label processing for data or clear
identification purposes. Examples of this include Left-Right parts, invisible part
differences, FIFO/LIFO processed parts, supplier processes using codes. To
accommodate this, permissions to use restricted spaces on labels and/or color stripes
or dots can be agreed to on a supplier to plant basis. See appendix "L".

9. Other Identification Requirements

9.1. Control Items (Inverted Delta Items)

Control Items (inverted delta items) are defined as “parts which can affect either
compliance with government regulation or safe vehicle operation”. These parts are
identified on part prints or other engineering documents by an inverted delta
preceding the part number and shall be identified on the shipping label by an inverted
delta (0.35 inches high) preceding or after the part number (human readable Only).
See Exhibit 4.2.
Certain inverted delta parts require lot traceability per the part drawing or speciation.
These items SHALL have their lot control code identified on a separate label (human
readable code only minimum of 0.5 inches/13mm high), affixed to the container on
the same side as the shipping label. NOTE: For returnable containers the adhesive for
these special labels must conform to Section 3.1.1 of this standard.

THE SUPPLIER SHALL HISTORICALLY RECORD AND CROSS REFERENCE THE

LOT/BATCH CODE NUMBERS TO A SPECIAL LABEL SERIAL NUMBER.

9.2. Toxicology Number

When required, toxicology numbers SHALL be identified on a separate label, human
readable only, affixed to the container on the same side as the shipping label. NOTE:
For returnable containers the adhesive for these special labels must conform to
Section 3.1.1 of this standard.

9.3. Critical Materials

Containers for critical materials shall have dispensing and venting bung holes sealed
and bonded with metal caps and shall be identified as follows:

Contents Part number

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Long Life Coolant Concentrate ESE-M97B44-A

Wheel Bearing Grease ESA-M1C75-B
Automatic Transmission Fluid ESP-M2C138-CJ and
ESP-M2C166-H

Power Steering Fluid ESW-M2C33-F

Engine Oil SAE #10W30 ESE-M2C96-G
Hypoid Gear Lubricant ESP-M2C154-A and
EST-M2C154-A

Extreme Pressure Lubricant SAE-80 ESP-M2C83-C

Grease – NLGI – 1-Life Time Lube ESW-1C87-A
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid ESA-M6C25-A

Drums can be any color, except red, as red is specified for hydraulic brake fluid*
only.
*Heavy Duty Hydraulic Brake Fluid (ESA-M6C25-A)

Color of Drum Must Be M-472 --- Red Enamel

Color of Stripes Must Be M-325 --- Target Yellow Enamel

*Hydraulic brake fluid must conform to MS-100-16, “Hydraulic Brake Fluid –

Procedure Relative to Drums, Tank Car or Tank Truck Shipments”, prior to leaving
supplier’s plant. See Stencil “B”, Destroy Drum – For Hydraulic Brake Fluid Drum
Only.

*Drums containing hydraulic brake fluid are to have eighteen (18) vertical stripes
around the circumference of the drum at each end. Stripes are to be approximately 2”
wide and 9” long equally spaced around the circumference (See Exhibit 8, “Critical
Material Identification”).

9.3.1. The specifications for Shipping and Identification of Critical Materials are as
follows (See Exhibit 8)

• The color of lettering for “Stencil A” SHALL contrast with the color of drum.
• Lettering must be bold style with letters being at least 1” high.
• Letters of part number SHALL be 2” high.
• Hazardous materials SHALL be identified by a six digit “Toxicology
Number” placed on a separate label.
• Parts shipped in permanent racks or returnable containers SHALL be
identified by a label placed in a label holder. The particulars of labels,
holders, racks and method of attachment, etc., shall be subject to review and
approval of the Material Handling Department of the requisitioning activity.

9.4. Pallet Loads Restrained by Stretch or Shrink Wrap

When a pallet load consists of identical part numbers, and the load is restrained by a
plastic stretch or shrink film wrap (or similar), then a master label representing the
complete load is to be attached to the outside of the wrap as well as a label on each
individual container.

9.5. Hazardous Materials

All hazardous materials SHALL be marked in accordance with the latest provisions of
both Title 29, Section 191-0, 1200, and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations,
published by the Office of the Federal General Services Administration. If conflict

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between Title 29 and Title 49 provisions should arise, then the provisions of Title 49
take precedence.

9.6. Deviation Numbers

When required the supplier SHALL cross reference and track the deviation number(s)
with the serial number of the label. The deviation number SHALL NOT be printed on
the shipping label.

Note: For Europe, all dangerous material and hazardous material regulations are covered
through the European packaging guide called ‘Packaging Terms and Conditions (EU1750) –
Europe’.

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EXHIBITS

Exhibits 1.1, 1.2, 1.3

LABEL BLOCK DIMENSIONS AND BLOCK USES
Exhibits not to scale – for illustrative purposes only.

1.1 4X6 label

1.2 6X8 label (A5)

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1.3 Block Uses

Note:

A3 will contain Master or Mixed Label designation as appropriate for label type.

D2 will contain only Delivery Doc Number/ASN Number (with Bar code) in Europe

& South America and only Line Feed Loc 2 in rest of world.

E2 will contain Alternate Receiving Location instead of Dock code for shipments to
FCSD North America.

For the 1D barcodes code 128 has to be used.

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Exhibit 3
BLOCK TITLES
Block titles are to be left justified in each block except where noted and 8 LPB. Titles for bar coded items
SHALL include the data identifier that corresponds to the field as defined in the GTL. NOTE: Ford Motor
Company utilizes some codes and layouts that are not listed in the GTL. As the supplier serial number is not
scanned by Ford Motor Company, trading partners SHOULD use the recommended GTL standard where
appropriate and as their manufacturing systems allow . Grey or light titles are Optional titles and fields, depending
on supplier/customer use.
Not to scale – for illustrative purpose only.

SUPP (V)

QTY CONTAINER

(Q) GROSS WGT LOT/BATCH

LB or KG
EA DATE SHIFT W/C

PART

(P)

STR LOC 1 LINE FED LOC 2 or DELIVERY DOC/ASN NUMBER (N)

TO DOCK CODE

SERIAL NO (S) WT2D CUST

EF4526H
MADE IN ENG ALERT

NOTE ON SERIAL NUMBERS: Ford Motor Company uses the "S" data identifier for containers, "M" for master
loads and "5S" for mixed load serial numbers. The GTL lists these data identifiers to be "3S", "4S" and "5S"
respectively. Trading partners SHOULD use GTL standard as their manufacturing systems allow.

Line Feed Loc 2 is replaced with DELIVERY DOC/ASN NUMBER for Europe & South America.

Flv,v,

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Exhibits 4.2 Example

CONTAINER LABEL FIELD POSITIONS AND SIZES
The container label SHALL be placed on each single container of like parts. Linear Bar Code symbology SHALL
be Code 128. All field locations, dimensions, print sizes will be found in Appendix E.
Not to scale - for illustrative purposes only. Grey fields are optional fields.

Label with Line Feed Loc 2, 4x6 label size

(Q)

(P)

Label with Delivery Doc/ASN Number, (A5 label size Europe)

(4x6 label size South America)

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Exhibit 4.9 Example of Method to handle Half-Height Labels for Totes & Trays
CONTAINER LABEL FIELD POSITIONS AND SIZES
Some suppliers have containers that require the use of a smaller label. This label must still contain
the required minimum data for material handling. Container that do not have enough area available
for a 4x6 inch label still require a minimum of data for proper handling through the supply chain.
An example of the format and required data elements for half height label use is provided below in
example 4.9. The label MAY be made from the current 4x6 or 6x8 inch stock that is folded in half
or upper half is cut off). 1D bar codes SHALL be a minimum of .25 inches tall. Human readable
fonts are to be as large as will fit in the remaining area when bar codes are in the same block.

Not to scale - for illustrative purposes only. Grey fields are optional fields. 4x6 label size.

(Q)

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Label with Delivery Doc /ASN Number. 6x8 label size.

Note: Line Feed Loc 2 is replaced by Delivery Doc/ASN Number in Europe & South America but
the 1D barcode will not be required on the half height label for this field.

Exhibits 5.2 Example

MASTER LABEL FIELD POSITIONS AND SIZES

Not to scale - for illustrative purposes only.

(Q)

(P)

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Exhibits 6.2 Example

MIXED LOAD LABEL FIELD POSITIONS AND SIZES
NOTE ON MIXED LOAD DOCK CODE: All parts SHALL HAVE the same dock code in a mixed load if the
label displays a dock code. A DOCK CODE SHALL NOT BE DISPLAYED on a mixed label if no part has a
dock code designated by the customer.
Mixed Label 4x6 for US Not to scale - for illustrative purposes only.

(Q)

(P)

Mixed label A5 size for Europe & (South America 4x6) Not to Scale – For Illustrative purposes only

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Exhibits 6.3 Examples of Mixed-Master Load List & 6.4 Mixed-Master Label

In addition to the Mixed label, Mixed-Master Labels and Summary Card or Mixed-Master Load List
shall be used.

There must be a report or batch of “Mixed-Master Load” labels attached to the Mixed container. The report
or “Mixed-Master Load” List (Exhibit 6.3) must contain a summary, by part number, of the total quantity
for each part in the load. Both the “Mixed-Master Load” and the report must have linear bar codes, .50 inch
(12.7mm) tall for the part number, quantity, and supplier code (in that order) for each part in the mixed
load. The number of packages shall be added to the Mixed-Master Load list. The barcodes SHOULD be
Code 128. If labels are used, attach all Mixed-Master labels to a single Summary Card. Multiple bar codes
for supplier code are optional as is the addition of the dock code in the upper right corner of the sheet.
Attach the card to the load. See the following examples. The Mixed-Master Load List does not need to be
approved by the certification company.

Exhibit 6.3 Mixed-Master Load List

Not to scale - for illustrative purposes only

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Exhibit 6.4 Mixed-Master Label

(Q)

(P)

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Exhibit 6.5 Mixed-Master Diagram

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Exhibit 7
HANG TAG
Not to scale - for illustrative purposes only.

(Q)

(P)

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Exhibit 8

Specifications for Shipping Identification of Critical Materials Labels

(Hydraulic Brake Fluid Shown)

Appendix C
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EXAMPLE LABEL FIELD SIZES IN LINES PER BLOCK (US example shown)
ALL TITLES 2-3 LPB 5 LPB
8 LPB

2 LPB
7LPB
(Q)

6 LPB

2 LPB

(P)
3 LPB
3 LPB

7 LPB

1-1.5
6 LPB LPB
8 LPB 4 LPB 7 LPB

ALL TITLES 8LPB 3 LPB

3 LPB
(Q) 6 LPB

3 LPB

5 LPB

5 LPB

8 LPB 3 LPB 4LPB

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Appendix D

Suggested LPB (lines per block) Character Parameters

LINES PER MAXIMUM APROXIMATE APPROXIMATE APPROXIMATE

BLOCK CHARACTERS POINT HEIGHT HEIGHT IN HEIGHT IN
PER LINE INCHES MILLIMETERS

1 LPB ~8 80-100 0.90-1.00 22.0-25.4

2 LPB ~18 32-36 0.40-0.50 11.0-12.7

3 LPB ~28 20-24 0.25-0.33 7.0-8.4

4 LPB ~34 16-18 0.20-0.25 5.1-6.4

5 LPB ~42 12-14 0.17-0.20 4.3-5.1

6 LPB ~48 11-12 0.14-0.17 3.6-4.3

7 LPB ~59 8-10 0.13-0.14 3.3-3.6

8-10 LPB ~68-77 6-7 0.08-0.12 2.0-3.0

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

6 inches. Calculation of Approximate heights is based on 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.

When a range of size is given, the intent is to get the largest size, human readable, as will
fit within the designated area.

Note: Font sizes shown above are for the 4x6 label but shall be as large as practical for
information printed and available space, e.g. for the A5 label.

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Appendix E

Summary Chart

Block Data Title DI Description BC Max Type LPB Font

(Bar Char (Alpha/ Size
code Numeric/
) Date)

A1 Supplier V Supplier GSDB Code Assigned by Ford 1D 5 A/N 8 6-7

A1 Supplier The supplier name shall be printed on 1 line 35 A/N 8 6-7
Name
A2 Supplier Supplier GSDB Code Assigned by Ford 5 A/N 2-3 24-32
A3 2D Symbol Combination of Part Number (P), Quantity (Q), Supplier 2D A/N
PDF417 Code (V), Date (D) in format YYMMDD, Customer
(8V), Container Type (B), Gross weight (Z), Dock Code
(1L), Storage Location 1 (L), and Serial Number
(S/3S/4S/5S/M). OPTIONAL FIELDS: Lot Number
(1T), Line Feed Location (20L), Expiration Date (15D),
Supplier Part Number (1P), Delivery Doc/ASN Number
(N/2S), License plate number (1J/5J/6J), CASH date
(14D).
B1 Quantity (& Unit of Measure assumed to be each unless required 9 N 2 32-36
UoM) otherwise. (2) (A)
B1 Quantity Q Barcode only quantity, not UoM (do not display leading 1D 9 N 2 32-36
zeros)
B2 Container Contain base and suffix separated by a dash. 15 A/N 5 12-14
B2 Gross Weight Pounds or Kilograms(whole numbers – no decimals) 10 N 5 12-14
unless required otherwise (do not display leading zeros)
B2 Date The Date format shall be DDMMMYYYY 9 D 5 20-24
(25DEC2011)
B2 Lot/Batch OPTIONAL 13 A/N 7 11-12
B2 Shift – W/C OPTIONAL A/N 6 11-12
C1 Part Human readable part shall be dash delimited. 30 A/N 2 32-36
C1 Part P Bar coded part number shall be space delimited. 1D 30 A/N 2 32-36
C1 Control Item Control items shall be identified with inverted Delta.
C1 Finis / Optional, FCSD (Parts Service operation) code or 7 N 5 12-14
Prototype Prototype order number
D1 Storage Loc Data must be sent in customer release or shall be blank 10 A/N 3 20-24
D2 Line Feed Loc Line Feed Loc must be sent in customer release or shall 10 A/N 3 20-24
or be blank. Delivery Doc is for Europe, Asia & South
Delivery Doc America only.
D2 Delivery Doc N Bar code only if Delivery Doc/ASN number is used 1D 10 A/N 3 20-24
E1 Supplier Area Optional fields: Part expiration date (required for Shelf
Life Parts), supplier part number, CASH date
E1 Description Description of part 34 A/N 7 8-10
E1 Serial Number Unique serial number assigned by supplier. 9 A/N 6 10-14
E1 Serial Number S DI can be S, 3S, 4S, 5S, M as appropriate 1D 9 A/N 6 10-14
E2 Customer Customer Plant Name (shall begin with Ford) 30 A/N 8 6-7
E2 Dock Code Data must be sent in customer release or shall be blank 2 A/N 1-1.5 36-60
E2 Customer Ford Assigned GSDB code 5 A/N 4 20-24
Code
E2 Eng Alert Optional, only displayed when required by customer 9 A/N 7 8-10
plant in verbal or written form. It SHALL be displayed
when parts are affected by an engineering alert.

Note: Font sizes shown above are for the 4x6 label but shall be as large as practical for
information printed and available space, e.g. for the A5 label. Data titles are all uppercase and the
same size. Font shall support slash zero. Symbology: 1D = Code 128, 2D = PDF 417.

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Appendix L

EXAMPLE SPECIAL HANDLING DATA

For times when part identification and handling requires clear label differences (i.e. left/right parts,
similar part number, supplier code processes, FIFO/LIFO, prototype parts, initial sample or pre-job 1
parts, etc.) mutually agreed solutions SHALL be made between supplier and plant. Restrictions
include: 1) No Colored Labels!, a colored stripe that does not cover any bar code, 1D or 2D is
permissible as in the example below; 2) Use of the supplier area, Block E1 is preferred in all
circumstances. See the number 74 and the dot (orange in color) below; 3) Use of any other block is
restricted to C1 VIA WRITTEN PERMISSION to the right of the bar code ONLY! See the number
74 below in block C1; 4) AVOID REDS & GREENS when using color due to the significant
population of people who cannot distinguish between these two colors.

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Appendix Q

Label Certification Requirements for all North American and European Suppliers:

Ford Motor Company requires that all supplier shipping labels be certified by a third party provider. Labels
should be certified to the current specification.

There are four types of labels: Container, Master Load, Mixed Load and Mixed-Master. You may not use
all four types – you only need to validate those that you use.

You will need to contact one of the two suppliers (see below for a list of their web sites) for assistance and
certification. There are two available validation companies who are authorized to perform validation (at a
minimal cost -- approximately $50-$75.00 per validation attempt by supplier / system / site, until successful).
Each supplier is required to validate their label layout and scan ability with the 3rd party supplier.

A supplier that has one company label design and printing system for all sites is required to only validate one
label set. A supplier that has multiple sites using the same central system, or copies of a master system at
multiple sites and is sure all sites are in synch will only require this single validation. A supplier that has
individual systems at multiple sites is required to validate each site / system.

Available bar code validation vendors are:

[Link] Aalstec data corp.

[Link] Edibar systems, Inc.

This process is part of your Q1, MMOG compliance guideline as of December 31, 2007. If/when a Ford
Motor Company site writes a Quality Report (QR) against your labels, you will need to follow the above
validation steps, presenting proof of validation and replacement of the incorrect labels with new valid labels.

Contact SMPG@[Link] in the US and SDPEU@[Link] in Europe for any questions related to
a supplier Q1 delivery rating process.

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES FROM PREVIOUS 2018 VERSION

• Added: IMG Packaging Terms & Conditions to Acknowledgements on page 2 & 3

• 5.3.1 – Mixed Load Labels shall contain Container Type (B) & Gross Weight (Z) in the
PDF417 barcode
• 5.4.1 – Barcode SHALL NOT display/contain lead zeros
• 7.3 – Label Usage for Packaging Units vs Transport Units defined
• Appendix Q – Removed: If you are already producing labels to the current specification and
you have received validation since July 2007, you DO NOT need to revalidate your labels at this
time

Appendix E Summary Chart Changes:

• E1 – Part Expiration Date Required for Shelf Life Parts

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