What information must be included on shipping labels and manifests?

• A. Customer order details, item identifiers (SKUs/barcodes), quantity, destination, ship date, carrier, and any special handling instructions.
• B. Only the destination address.
• C. The window color of packaging and the weather forecast.
• D. The supplier's price and lot numbers only.

Answer: (A)

Shipping labels and manifests must include enough information to identify and route the shipment and to support receiving and tracking. This means tying the package to the customer order, listing each item by its identifier (SKU or barcode), and the quantity, so the right goods are picked and counted. The destination address tells where it goes, the ship date records when it left, and the carrier enables tracking in transit. Any special handling instructions cover requirements like fragile handling, refrigeration, or hazmat, ensuring proper care en route. The other options omit essential details or include irrelevant data for shipping labels, such as just a destination or weather and packaging color, which don’t support the fulfillment and delivery process. Prices and lot numbers are manufacturing details, not typically required on outbound shipping labels or manifests.