Lvl 1 Bar Code Graphics Testing Center
An email with the following information was sent to daops-sm@jcp.com on 10/6/2016.

Attachments:

94680-00566_762195_1.pdf

94680-00566_03.pdf

94680-00566_04.pdf
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= JCPenney GS1-128 Label Defect Notification =
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As a supplier to JCPenney, your company is required to follow the GS1-128 SHIPPING CONTAINER LABEL SPECIFICATIONS outlined on the JCPenney supplier website: https://vendor.jcpenney.com/wps/myportal/

Recently, your company made a shipment to JCPenney, which did not comply with these guidelines. Consequently, expense offset charges were accessed. The details of this shipment are shown below.

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Shipment Detail
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Defect Notification Reference # : 94680-00566
Supplier Name : Utah Fashions Limited
SupplierID : 762195
ShipPoint Zipcode : 0000
PO : 03731430
SUB : 321
Bill of Lading : maeugp2760397
Store: 94680
Facilty Reporting : 94680
Date Received: 10/6/2016
Number of Cartons in Error: 167
Carton Expense Offset: $45 + 167 @ $7.50 per carton = $1297.5

A sample label from the above noted shipment has been reviewed by Bar Code Graphics, Inc. The following is a summary of the defects identified on this label, along with recommended corrective actions:

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Defect Summary Detail
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Issue # 1
Format : Import
Zone : G
Issue : Mark For barcode is too short.
Requirement Link : https://vendor.jcpenney.com/wps/portal/Login/Shipping
Resolution : The Mark For barcode must be a minimum of 1.25" tall. A height of 1.5" is recommended.

Issue # 2
Format : Import
Zone : G
Issue : Mark For barcode has inadequate x-dimension.
Requirement Link : https://vendor.jcpenney.com/wps/portal/Login/Shipping
Resolution : The x-dimension is a measure of the narrowest element of the barcode and affects the overall width of the barcode. The narrow element (x-dimension) of the Mark For barcode must be a minimum of .02" (20 mils).

Issue # 3
Format : Import
Zone : I
Issue : SSCC-18 barcode has inadequate x-dimension.
Requirement Link : https://vendor.jcpenney.com/wps/portal/Login/Shipping
Resolution : The x-dimension is a measure of the narrowest element of the barcode and affects the overall width of the barcode. The narrow element (x-dimension) of the SSCC-18 barcode must be a minimum of .02" (20 mils).

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For technical assistance or clarification regarding bar code or labeling issues e-mail us at test@barcode.graphics Please indicate the above Notification Reference on all correspondence regarding this matter. This information is also available directly from the JCPenney Supplier Website.

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Bar Code Graphics operates Identification Labs, which is the largest unbiased testing center in North America for point of sale and logistical barcode symbol evaluations. GS1-128 barcode certification and compliance for JCPenney is administered by Bar Code Graphics to protect their suppliers' interest involving reporting accuracy and providing necessary expert support.

Bar Code Graphics Corporate Website: https://www.barcode.graphics
Dedicated JCPenney GS1-128 Barcode Compliance Portal: https://jcpenney.symboltest.com

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