Product Overview

Summary: This Tyre Labelling and Packaging Standard Operating Procedure sets out a clear, repeatable process for correctly identifying, labelling, and packaging tyres for storage, transport, and sale. It helps Australian businesses maintain product traceability, meet regulatory and customer requirements, and minimise damage, mis-shipments, and costly rework across the tyre supply chain.

Tyres pass through multiple hands from manufacturer to end user, and without a robust labelling and packaging process, businesses can quickly lose control of product identification, stock accuracy, and presentation quality. This Standard Operating Procedure provides a detailed, step‑by‑step framework for how tyres must be labelled, barcoded, and packaged at each stage of handling, whether they are destined for retail sale, fleet customers, or wholesale distribution. It covers everything from receiving and verifying tyre markings (size, load and speed ratings, manufacture date) through to applying internal SKU labels, preparing consignments, and documenting any non‑conformances.

Designed specifically for the Australian market, this SOP helps businesses align with local regulatory expectations, customer specifications, and transport requirements. It addresses common pain points such as mis‑picked tyres, incorrect size or rating shipped to customers, poor packaging leading to cosmetic damage, and inconsistent labelling between sites or shifts. By implementing this procedure, organisations can standardise practices across branches, improve stock accuracy and traceability, and present a professional, compliant image to both retail and commercial customers.

Key Benefits

• Improve product traceability by standardising tyre identification, barcoding, and record‑keeping from receipt through to dispatch.
• Reduce costly errors such as mis‑shipments, wrong size or rating supplied, and lost stock due to unclear or missing labels.
• Enhance brand reputation by ensuring tyres arrive clean, well‑packaged, and clearly labelled for end customers and installers.
• Streamline warehouse and dispatch operations with consistent, documented packaging methods suitable for pallets, single units, and bulk consignments.
• Support compliance with Australian consumer information, warranty, and transport documentation expectations.

Who is this for?

• Warehouse Supervisors
• Tyre Retail Store Managers
• Logistics and Dispatch Coordinators
• Inventory Controllers
• Quality Assurance Managers
• Operations Managers
• Import/Export Coordinators
• Procurement and Supply Chain Managers

Included Sections

• 1.0 Purpose and Scope
• 2.0 Definitions and Abbreviations (e.g. DOT code, SKU, batch, pallet label)
• 3.0 Roles and Responsibilities
• 4.0 Applicable Standards, Legislation and Customer Requirements
• 5.0 Tyre Identification and Verification on Receipt
• 6.0 Internal Labelling Requirements (SKU, batch, barcodes, date codes)
• 7.0 Packaging Standards for Individual Tyres
• 8.0 Packaging Standards for Bundled, Palletised and Containerised Tyres
• 9.0 Labelling for Storage, Picking Locations and Dispatch
• 10.0 Documentation, Consignment Notes and System Updates
• 11.0 Quality Control, Non‑Conformance and Rework Procedures
• 12.0 Environmental and Waste Management for Packaging Materials
• 13.0 Training, Competency and Review of Procedure
• 14.0 Records Management and Version Control

Legislation & References

• Australian Consumer Law (Schedule 2 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010)
• Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) – Chain of Responsibility requirements for load documentation and consignments
• AS 2400: Packaging – General requirements for the packaging of goods (series, as applicable)
• AS 3711: Freight containers – Handling and documentation (where containerised tyres are shipped)
• Customer and OEM tyre labelling specifications and branding guidelines