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Global labeling guides

Global labeling & mapping guides

   

Below are the current nine volumes of the Global Labeling Guides (GLG) that outline how product package labels, shipping labels, packing lists, part labels, FRU package labels, case content labels, and other labels should appear in order to conform to the needs of IBM, its business partners, and its customers. The new Global RID Barcode Specification now became volume 9 of the GLG. The EF and OEM Mapping Guide is an EDI - label mapping guide which contains additional information for suppliers.

Volume 1 - Overview of Global Labeling
Overview and general rules which apply to all labels and packing lists.
Global labeling guide1 156KB

Volume 2 - The Product Package Label
Gives guidelines for the format of the product package label.
Global labeling guide2 667KB

Volume 3 - Shipping Labels
Gives guidelines for the format of the shipping label.
Global labeling guide3 329KB

Volume 4 - Advice of Delivery / Proof of Delivery
Gives guidelines for the format and content of AoD / PoD documents.
Global labeling guide4 189KB

Volume 5 - Part Labels
Gives guidelines for the format of part labels.
Global labeling guide5 273KB

Volume 6 - FRU Package Labels
Gives guidelines for the format of FRU Package labels.
Global labeling guide6 192KB

Volume 7 - Packing Lists and Case Contents Labels
Gives guidelines for the format and content of packing lists and labels which identify the contents of cases
Global labeling guide7 337KB

Volume 8 - Overview of Symbols and Special Labels
Shows special symbols and labels. Directs the reader to other documents for details.
Global labeling guide8 1491KB

Volume 9 - Global RID Barcode Label Specification
Specifies the new '52S' Global RID (= Repair Identification) barcode label.
Global labeling guide9 336KB

EF & OEM Mapping Guide
Provides Lenovo specific labeling requirements. Directs the reader to other documents for details.
Lenovo specific OEM label mapping guide 3290KB

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