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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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shippers-group-warehouse-structure.json Raw ↑
{
  "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."
    }
  ]
}