DCL uses a sophisticated system involving package ID stickers to determine pick fees, and box charges are efficiently calculated. This system streamlines our operations and ensures accurate billing based on the specific requirements of each order. Below is a detailed explanation of how our package ID sticker system works.
Package ID Format
All package ID stickers used by DCL follow a standardized format for easy identification and processing. The format consists of a 4-digit code followed by a unique number, such as DCLS209580474.
Box Size Charges
Using the package ID sticker, we can determine the correct price for our customers based on the box size. The contract will list the pricing for each box size that is used.
DCLS: <500 cubic inches. Small box charge
DCLM: 500-999 cubic inches. Medium box charge.
DCLL: 1,000 -1,999 cubic inches. Large box charge
DCLX: 2,000-3,499 cubic inches. Extra-large box charge.
DCLT: 3,500-4,999 cubic inches. Titanic box charge
CUSB: Customer-owned box, no box charge
CUSC: Customer-owned box, no box charge
DCLP: Pallet charge
DCLQ: Pallet charge
Pick Charges
The 4-digit code at the beginning of the package ID also determines how pick fees are applied. The contract sets the unit pick fee, case pick fee, and pallet pick fee.
Small Box (DCLS): Charged by unit picks.
Medium Box (DCLM): Charged by unit picks.
Large Box (DCLL): Charged by unit picks.
Extra-Large Box (DCLX): Charged by unit picks.
Titanic Box (DCLT): Charged by unit picks.
Customer-Owned Box (CUSB): charged by unit picks.
Customer-Owned Box (CUSC): charged at a case pick level.
Pallet (DCLP): Charged at the pallet pick level.
Mixed Pallet (DCLQ): Charged as a mixed pallet.
Examples
DCLS209580474: Small box charge, charged by unit picks.
DCLM123456789: Medium box charge, charged by unit picks.
DCLL987654321: Large box charge, charged by unit picks.
DCLX555555555: Extra-large box charge, charged by unit picks.
DCLT777777777: Titanic box charge, charged by unit picks.
CUSB999999999: Customer-owned box, no box charge, charged by unit picks.
CUSC888888888: Customer-owned box, no box charge, charged at a case pick level.
DCLP444444444: Pallet charge, charged at the pallet pick level.
DCLQ333333333: Pallet charge, charged as a mixed pallet.
By using the package ID sticker system, DCL ensures transparent and accurate billing for pick fees and box charges based on the specific box size and pick level required for each order. This streamlined approach benefits our internal processes and provides our clients with clear visibility into their logistics costs.