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Shippers Group Warehouse Structure
Field-by-field structural documentation for a Shippers Group warehouse or distribution center record
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Third-Party LogisticsWarehousingFulfillmentSupply ChainTransportation ManagementCo-PackagingConsumer Packaged Goods
Shippers Group Warehouse Structure is a JSON Structure definition published by The Shippers Group.
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{
"title": "Warehouse Structure",
"description": "Field-by-field structural documentation for a Shippers Group warehouse or distribution center record",
"fields": [
{
"name": "id",
"type": "string",
"required": true,
"description": "Unique identifier for the warehouse facility. Used to reference the facility across shipment, inventory, and order records."
},
{
"name": "name",
"type": "string",
"required": true,
"description": "Human-readable name for the warehouse or distribution center (e.g., 'Dallas Distribution Center #1')."
},
{
"name": "address",
"type": "object",
"required": true,
"description": "Physical location of the warehouse facility.",
"fields": [
{
"name": "street1",
"type": "string",
"required": true,
"description": "Primary street address line"
},
{
"name": "street2",
"type": "string",
"required": false,
"description": "Secondary address line (suite, dock number, etc.)"
},
{
"name": "city",
"type": "string",
"required": true,
"description": "City where the facility is located"
},
{
"name": "state",
"type": "string",
"required": true,
"description": "Two-letter US state abbreviation (e.g., TX, GA, PA)"
},
{
"name": "zip",
"type": "string",
"required": true,
"description": "US ZIP code or ZIP+4 code"
},
{
"name": "country",
"type": "string",
"required": false,
"description": "Country code, defaults to US"
}
]
},
{
"name": "squareFootage",
"type": "integer",
"required": false,
"description": "Total square footage of the warehouse or distribution center. The Shippers Group operates over 5 million square feet across 12 locations."
},
{
"name": "type",
"type": "string",
"required": true,
"description": "Warehouse type classification: ambient (dry goods), refrigerated, frozen, hazmat (hazardous materials), or co-packing.",
"enum": ["ambient", "refrigerated", "frozen", "hazmat", "co-packing"]
},
{
"name": "capabilities",
"type": "array",
"required": false,
"description": "List of logistics services offered at this facility. A facility may offer multiple capabilities.",
"items": [
"warehousing - standard storage and inventory management",
"distribution - outbound order fulfillment and shipment",
"co-packaging - repackaging, kitting, and assembly",
"fulfillment - e-commerce or direct-to-consumer order processing",
"transportation-management - carrier coordination and freight management",
"value-added-services - labeling, re-work, inspection",
"cross-docking - inbound to outbound without storage",
"pick-and-pack - order picking and packing services"
]
},
{
"name": "certifications",
"type": "array",
"required": false,
"description": "Industry certifications held by the facility, such as SQF, AIB, ISO 9001, or FSMA compliance."
},
{
"name": "operatingHours",
"type": "object",
"required": false,
"description": "Operating hours for the facility by day of week. Hours are expressed in local facility time."
},
{
"name": "contactName",
"type": "string",
"required": false,
"description": "Name of the primary contact person for the facility."
},
{
"name": "contactPhone",
"type": "string",
"required": false,
"description": "Direct phone number for the facility."
},
{
"name": "contactEmail",
"type": "string",
"format": "email",
"required": false,
"description": "Email address for facility inquiries."
},
{
"name": "createdAt",
"type": "string",
"format": "date-time",
"required": false,
"description": "ISO 8601 timestamp when the facility record was created."
},
{
"name": "updatedAt",
"type": "string",
"format": "date-time",
"required": false,
"description": "ISO 8601 timestamp when the facility record was last updated."
}
]
}