ISTA 3L PDF

Project 3L, Generalized E-commerce Retailer Fulfillment, is a general simulation test for individual packaged-products intended to ship into a retailer fulfillment location through the retailer and carrier distribution systems to the final customers destination. This testing protocol has been developed by combining data from relevant testing protocols, observational data collected within multiple retailer fulfillment locations, broad industry feedback, and correlation of field damages to laboratory testing results.

This test is for packaged-products fulfilled and shipped by e-commerce retailers to final customer destinations via Parcel or Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) outbound shipment methods. It challenges the capability of both package and product to withstand transport hazards normally encountered during handling and transportation.

This test is appropriate for nine (9) different types of packaged-products designated Types Small through H. The different types are a combination of four (4) packaged-product criteria: Retailer Outbound Shipment Method, Retailer Fulfillment Center Handling Method, Packaged-Product Weight, and Product Category.