Distribution Prep
Preparing shipments for distribution, export, and wholesale.
What we handle
Examples of distribution prep work across our network. Your needs may vary. We're happy to discuss specifics.
Fulfillment & Logistics
Preparing shipments for distribution, export, and wholesale.
About Distribution Prep
Distribution prep is the critical last mile before your products enter the supply chain — palletizing, carton labeling, shrink wrapping, stretch wrapping, and preparing shipping documentation. Done poorly, it leads to rejected deliveries, warehouse chargebacks, and supply chain delays. Done right, it keeps goods moving smoothly from production to retail.
CleverPak's facilities prepare goods for distribution across domestic retail, wholesale, export, and direct-to-DC (distribution center) channels. Our teams handle manual palletizing to retailer specifications, apply GS1-compliant SSCC shipping labels generated directly from CleverPak Connect, prepare export documentation, and build loads optimized for container or truck transport.
Whether you're shipping pallets to major retailer DCs, preparing containers for export, or staging wholesale orders for freight collection, our network ensures your goods arrive compliant, documented, and ready to receive. Real-time pallet tracking through CleverPak Connect gives you visibility from build to delivery.
Why choose CleverPak for distribution prep
What sets our approach apart.
Retailer-compliant palletizing meeting major supermarket and retail chain DC specifications
GS1-128 SSCC pallet labels generated automatically through CleverPak Connect
Export-ready preparation including documentation, labeling, and container load planning
Shrink wrapping, stretch wrapping, and corner-boarding for transit protection
Cross-docking support for time-sensitive distribution and consolidation
Real-time pallet tracking and shipment visibility from build to delivery
Have specific requirements?
Every project is different. Rather than assumptions, we prefer to understand your specific needs first.
Discuss your projectFrequently asked questions
Common questions about distribution prep.
What is distribution prep and why is it important?
Distribution prep covers everything needed to get goods from a packing or assembly facility into the supply chain — palletizing, labeling, wrapping, documentation, and load building. Incorrect preparation leads to rejected deliveries, chargebacks, and costly delays at distribution centers.
Can CleverPak palletize to specific retailer requirements?
Yes. Our facilities palletize to the exact specifications required by major retailers and supermarket chains globally. This includes pallet height, weight limits, stacking patterns, and label placement tailored to each retailer's DC requirements.
What shipping labels does CleverPak Connect generate?
CleverPak Connect generates GS1-128 compliant SSCC (Serial Shipping Container Code) labels for every outbound pallet. These labels are required by most major retailers and distribution centers for automated receiving and inventory management.
Do you handle export preparation and documentation?
Yes. We prepare goods for export including country-specific labeling, packing lists, commercial invoices, and container load planning. Our facilities regularly prepare shipments for markets across Asia-Pacific, the UK, and the USA.
Can you combine distribution prep with other services?
Absolutely. Most distribution prep projects flow directly from packing, labeling, or assembly work completed in the same facility. This eliminates unnecessary transport between sites and reduces overall lead time from production to dispatch.
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