Packaging Data Sheet (PDS) Guidance 

Packaging Data Sheet (PDS) Guidance will review critical regulations around the packaging world. This includes safety as well as legal requirements and it will be the responsibility of the supplier to ensure that these critical issues are included in the design or the packaging and the selection of the materials. Review this section carefully and review the training that Cummins has created to help you meet these requirements.

On November 27th 2023, Cummins introduced a new and improvised packaging supplier portal where suppliers can sign up and submit PDS (Packaging Data Sheet) for review. This replaces the previous MS Excel submission process.

Create a user account in the Packaging Supplier portal to submit Packaging Specs.

Training Documents: You can use the below-provided training video tutorials or PPT files to submit Pack Specs.

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PDMS Supplier Portal Training Videos

1

PDMS Supplier Portal - Introduction

2

How to submit PackSpec for Expendable Packaging/Backup

3

How to submit PackSpec for Cummins Owned - Standard Returnables

4

How to submit PackSpec for Cummins Owned - Customized Returnable

5

How to submit PackSpec for Supplier Owned - Returnable

6

How to submit PackSpec for Leased - Returnable

7

How to address PackSpec which is REJECTED

8

How to address PackSpec which is Conditionally Approved

Packaging Data Sheet Template:

 

Packaging Data Sheet Template - Rev 2_Mar2022

  • Note1: You must enable macros in MS Excel to use this spreadsheet
  • Note2: Please submit all PDS to [email protected] and cc       
    (add to the carbon copy line) your Cummins sourcing manager. 

Both of these steps are mandatory.

Compliance Due Date: