Mode Selection
- Mode is the method of transporting goods and materials from origin to
destination based on weight of the shipment, utilizing the most economical
method to meet service requirements. - Mode selection determines service times and the unit cost of transportation.
- The principle modes of transportation covered herein are: Ground (small package), Less Than Truckload (LTL), Truckload (TL), Air (small package or freight), and High Value Equipment.
Carrier Selection
Parcel Shipments:
* NOTE: Any single package with an actual weight of more than 150 Lbs, or exceeding 108 inches in length, or exceeding 165 inches combined length and girth (2 x width) + (2 x height), as measured to determine their billable weight, are not accepted by UPS. These package types would need to revert to the "LTL (Less-than-truckload) shipments" noted below.
LTL (Less-than-truckload) Shipments:
Effective 2011, FedEx Freight has become FedEx Freight Priority. Kodak/Vendor shipments should use this service level for routine LTL shipments.
TL (Truckloads) Shipments:
Notes:
- Advanced notice for Non Haz TL's 1 – 3 days and Haz TL's require additional notice.
- When tendering a TL, shipper / vendor should provide:
- Valid Kodak PO number or Reference number.
- Complete address information for both shipper and receiver to include: phone number, hours and contact information.
- Weight, piece count and product description.
- If load requires a Haz driver, provide UN Class.
- Equipment type needed (Dry Van or Temperature Controlled).
- A copy of the BOL will need to be faxed on the same day of pickup to carrier: 585-641-3036.
Air Shipments:
All air shipments require AUTHORIZATION from the Kodak buyer who is purchasing the material from you. If approved, a KODAK Account Number will be provided to you.
High Value Equipment:Clark-Mayflower is the Kodak preferred carrier.
- Contact Kodak account Customer Service Representative at telephone 585-594-5000 ext 108.
Required information includes:
- Pick-up address, Consignee Address, Weight, Dimensions, number of pieces
- Any specialized needs like inside delivery, padded, air-ride trucking, and specific time for delivery time, etc.
- Reference the Kodak purchase order number.
- The Kodak buyer shall provide the charge number for the Bill Of Lading. If one wasn't provided, please ask your buyer for it.
- For any questions, contact the Kodak Transportation Department.
Third Party Drop-Shipments
Third party shipments are shipments to non-Kodak destinations at the request of Kodak. Example: Supplier to Supplier; Supplier to Customer, etc.
- Kodak will hold the supplier named on the purchase order responsible for following these shipping guidelines.
- Coordination may be needed between the Kodak purchasing and transportation departments to insure appropriate carriers are being used for these moves.
- LTL and TL moves do not require an account number. The supplier is to "Bill 3rd Party" to the following address:
Cass Information Systems
If sending freight bill through US Postal Service:
Eastman Kodak Company
c/o Cass Information Systems
P.O. Box 67
St. Louis, MO 63166-0067
If delivering freight bill by courier:
Eastman Kodak Company
c/o Cass Information Systems
13001 Hollenberg Drive
Bridgeton, MO 63044
- For air shipments, the air waybill will be filled out as "Bill 3rd Party to Account Number ###", as provided by your Kodak buyer.
- Put the Kodak PO# in the Customer Reference field.
- Ground parcel shipment third party moves will require an account number.
- If you are a frequent shipper in need of movements of this type, a unique account number may be set up for you if certain qualifications and approvals are met. Please contact your Kodak buyer for further information and assistance.