Help Center1. Purpose
To explain how stock is stored and how palletised inventory should be prepared.
2. Scope
Applies to all inventory stored within the Scale 3PL warehouse.
3. Responsibilities
Client
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ensure stock is prepared for safe storage
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follow pallet and carton guidelines.
Scale 3PL
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store stock in appropriate warehouse locations.
4. Procedure Steps
1. Pallet Standards
Standard pallet sizes may include:
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UK pallet
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Euro pallet.
Pallets must be structurally sound and suitable for racking and products no higher than 1.8m high
2. Pallet Wrapping
Pallets must be securely wrapped to prevent movement during transport.
3. Carton Storage
Cartons may be stored:
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on pallets
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on shelving
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in bin locations.
Storage type depends on product size and order volume.
4. SKU Separation
Each SKU should be packed separately to prevent mixing of products.
5. Oversized Items
Large or irregular products may require dedicated storage space.
5. Additional Controls
Poorly prepared pallets may require repalletisation.
Additional handling charges may apply.
6. Training Resources
Inbound stock preparation guidance is available in the client support portal.
https://www.scale3pl.co.uk/client-support
7. Related Articles
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Packaging Requirements for Inbound Stock
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How to Send Stock to Scale 3PL
8. Version Control
Version | Date | Author | Change
1.0 | 06 March 2026 | Nick Coleman | Initial version