1. PDS Form Overview and Instructions for Completing
Cummins Global Packaging Council
Nov. 30, 2016
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2. Introduction:
In September 2016, Cummins published a new and improved version of the Cummins Packaging Specification template. The previous version of the PSDS/PCDS and has been replaced by the new Packaging Data System (PDS Form). This is the form to be completed by suppliers for Cummins to review and approve packaging. This is a proactive tool used with PPAP to avoid safety, quality, cost, environmental issues related to wrong packaging. Please download the latest version of the PDS Form template from the Cummins supplier portal where you can also access Cummins packaging standard(s) and other resources. 1. Go to 2. Click on Standards and Processes link on the left menu bar 3. Download Global Packaging Data System Form – (PDS form rev 001, updated September 2016) NOTE: To confirm which version you are using, look in the red block at the bottom of the PDS form to find the document version. After October 1, 2016 only use document version Rev 001 – 06SEPT2016 when sending new packaging proposals to Cummins.
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3. Purpose of Packaging Review
Confirm proposals meet general and plant specific packaging requirements and packaging piece price costs for production part deliveries to Cummins plants
Prevent issues through a structured approval process at time of sourcing of the parts
Promote lean principles/optimize material flows
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4. Packaging Approval Required by Cummins Global Packaging Standard (GPS)
Approval given by cross-functional team at each Cummins receiving plant/location
For purchased parts that were sourced after Feb 2014
Approval means that the Cummins receiving plant(s) agree that the GPS and plant specific requirements are met
Approval does NOT mean that Cummins accepts damages when this packaging is used
Supplier still owns the responsibility for their packaging performance and part quality
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5. Why do we need an approval process?
Open dialog about packaging earlier in the sourcing process
Guide suppliers towards a right-first-time proposal
Give the plant a chance to review and comment on the proposed packaging method BEFORE it causes issues/surprises
Determine entitlement for improvements – using packaging material cost ($) and material weight (kg)
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6. Old Way New Way
Supplier did not quote packaging costs separately from piece price
Little to no guidance from Cummins to Supplier about what packaging will work best for the plant
First observation of packaging for many plant stakeholders is when it is used (potentially disruptive) or a photo ahead of time with incomplete information to make a judgement
Needs a lot of resources to “clean up” issues at Cummins and at supplier after the fact
Supplier quotes packaging as a separate line item – Cummins and supplier align to get the right packaging for lowest total cost
Cummins receiving plant/location provides specific packaging requirements and will provide constructive feedback to a proposal
Quick, electronic, cross-functional review of a detailed proposal ahead of time by plant stakeholders
Proactive review avoids many costly issues ex. Safety, Quality, Pack quantity etc.

7. Top Issues to Prevent Part damage in transportation
Package unsafe to move/store/use/dispose of
Wrong label format
Package not stackable in transport or warehouse
Wrong pallet type or construction
Package insufficient for export
Wood packaging not ISPM-15 compliant
Package insufficient to support product during transportation
Wrong closure method
Wrong packaging materials used
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8. Plant Stakeholder Reviewers
Packaging –general packaging requirements
HSE –ergonomics, environment/materials
Logistics –transportation, warehousing, handling
Materials –align min. order quantity, fixed lot multiplier or standard pack quantity
Operations –part orientation, package use, barcodes
Supplier Quality –part protection/preservation
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9. PDS Form Approval Flow and Timing
Request or business award
Reply to supplier within 10 days
1. Supplier
RESPONSIBLE
Complete Proposal PDS Form
Check compliance to requirements
2. Sourcing Manager
ACCOUNTABLE
Confirm PDS Form Complete
Packaging piece price costs match quote
3. Plant Pkg Representative
Identify stakeholders
Upload into PDS
Route for approval
5 Days
1 Day
1 Day
2 Days
5 Days
1 Day
4. General Packaging Requirements Review
64 point general packaging requirements review
Part/line/plant specific requirements review if known
Exceptions highlighted
5. Plant Cross-functional Review
Review PDS Form
Provide Comments of acceptance, additional requirements or recommendations
6. Plant Packaging Representative
Review comments received from stakeholders
Communicate approval or issues to Supplier and Sourcing Manager
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10. Packaging Standard and PSDS template
supplier.cummins.com
Packaging Standard and PSDS template
Cummins Confidential

11. PDS Form Example First Tab of the PDS Form (PSDS)
1 PDS Form per part number
Part / Supplier info
4 photos
Quantities
Dimensions (mm)
Part Weight (kg)
Cummins Barcode label image
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12. PDS Form Example Second tab of PDS Form (PCDS) Packaging BOM
Packaging Material Descriptions
Quantity
Weight
Itemized Packaging Material Cost
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13. PDS Form Example Auto-calculated Summary Recurring Material Costs
Recurring Material Weights
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14. How do we complete the PDS Form properly. FIRST……
How do we complete the PDS Form properly? FIRST……..let’s look at each section of the PDS Form to better understand what is required
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15. Shipping Container Type Examples:
PRIMARY CONTAINER
The smallest unit of containerization of the packaged part.
SECONDARY CONTAINER
A container in which one or more primary containers are packaged.
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16. Internal Dunnage Examples:
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17. Closure Examples:
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18. PSDS Component and Supplier Info
Projected Annual Volume is entered here
Enter
Cummins Part number here
Select from the drop down whether PDS is Preliminary or Change Proposal
Enter Cummins Sourcing Managers address here (NOTE: Approval or Revisions Required Notifications will be automatically sent to the Sourcing Manager)
Enter Part noun name description here
Enter the Supplier SIM# assigned by Cummins Sourcing Manager here for this Supplier
Enter the Supplier’ Packaging Contact phone number and address here (NOTE: Approval or Revisions Required Notifications will be automatically sent to the Supplier)
Enter the Supplier name and address here
Enter the Supplier’ Packaging Contact Person’s name here
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19. PSDS Packaging Data Section (Bulk Pack)
Enter the number of containers per layer here if primary containers are used. If Bulk as in this example it would be 1
PSDS Packaging Data Section (Bulk Pack)
Enter the total number of parts in the primary or bulk container here
Place jpeg photo of the part itself here
Enter the number of layers of primary containers per unit load here. If bulk container used as in this example it would also be 1
Enter dimensions of the part here in mm
Enter internal dunnage dimensions
Enter weight of the part here in kg
Place jpeg photo of how the part is packaged inside the carton here showing the internal dunnage and use of VCI if applicable
Indicate what packaging performance validation testing was done.
Place jpeg photo of the unit load here
Select from the appropriate drop downs based on the method of securement used
Enter dimensions of the Unit Load here in mm
Supplier is required to confirm if their packaging complies with the GPS-PP Pallet Construction requirements. Check the appropriate boxes here
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20. PSDS Packaging Data Section (Primary Pack) Example of Packaging Data entry for a Primary Container
Primary containers per layer and the number of layers of primary containers that would be on your unit load would be entered here
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21. Place a jpeg photo of the AIAG Bar Code Shipping Label here.
PSDS Cummins Contact Info, Approval Signoff and AIAG Shipping Label
Place a jpeg photo of the AIAG Bar Code Shipping Label here.
If you are sending this same part and packaging to other Cummins plants, enter their appropriate Entity codes here. This entity code can be obtained from the CMI Global Plant Packaging Contact List that you get from the Cummins Sourcing Mgr.
Enter the Cummins receiving plant address, site packaging contact name, and address from the CMI Global Plant Packaging Contact List provided to you by the Cummins Sourcing Manager
NOTE: The approval of this PDS Form does not negate the responsibility of the Supplier for the performance of this packaging. Only that Cummins approves that you have met our Pkg Stds and plant specific requirements.
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22. PDS Form Cost Data Component and Supplier Info
All the blue fields will autofill from the input of the PDS Form. No need to enter redundant data points.
NOTE: Only itemized packaging material costs and weights for expendable packaging material should be entered into the PCDS
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23. PDS Form Cost Data Primary Container Section
Use the drop down menu in this cell to select the specific container style
Manually enter the empty container weight here
Manually enter OTHER container style not listed in the drop down menu for container style
Manually enter the cost per primary container here
Use these drop down menus in this cell to select the specific container material
Use these drop down menus in this cell to select the specific corrugated material type
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24. PCDS Internal Dunnage Section
Use the drop down menu to select the specific internal dunnage type items
Manually enter the description of each type of internal dunnage here
Enter the quantity of each dunnage type used per container here
NOTE: Internal dunnage items will be repeated for the number of containers in the unit load. Therefore, any corrugate liners or plastic film liner bags used for the entire unit load must be entered into the ‘Closure Section’ of the PCDS.
NOTE: If there is no Primary container used enter the Bulk container information in the Internal Dunnage Section.
Enter the weight in kg for each type of internal dunnage used per container here
Use the drop down menu to select the internal dunnage material composition NOTE: any foam materials needs special consideration and should be entered as OTHER-NOT-LISTED
The weight in kg for the amount of internal dunnage type will auto-calculate here based on your inputs in this section
The cost per container for each internal dunnage type will auto-calculate dunnage cost per container based on your inputs in the yellow cells on the left..
Manually enter the piece price cost of each type of internal dunnage material used here
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25. PCDS Secondary Container Section
Use the drop down menu to select the specific container type item here
Manually enter the item cost for each secondary container type
Manually enter the specific container description
NOTE: It is critical if solid wood packaging materials are used for export that you select the ‘Wood ISPM15 compliant’ attribute here
Use the drop down menu to select the specific materials used here
Enter the weight of each container item here.
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26. PCDS Closure Material Info Section
Use the drop down menu to select the specific closure item here
Manually enter the description of the specific closure materials here
Manually enter the specific closure material quantity for the entire unit load here
Manually enter the specific closure material weight per each closure item in kg NOTE: label should have ‘0’ kg entered as it is negligible
The total closure material weights will be auto-calculated per each closure item in kg here
Enter the closure material cost per item here
The closure material costs will be auto-calculated for the entire unit load for each closure item used here
Use the drop down menu to select the specific closure materials used here.
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27. PCDS Cost and Packaging Material Weight Summary Section
The summary section will all auto-calculate from the inputs previously entered in the PSDS and PCDS
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28. If you have any question regarding the PDS form or approval….
CONTACT any one of the Global Packaging Council members in the attached contact list below:
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