Costco Wholesale

    Membership-based warehouse club offering bulk products with UNIS fulfillment support for vendors

    Headquarters:Issaquah, WA
    Costco logo featuring the iconic arch symbol in blue against a white background for brand recognition
    184.14BLatest US Revenue
    249.6BLatest Worldwide Revenue
    617Number of US Stores
    Warehouse Distribution Network
    Warehouse Distribution Network Costco operates 617 warehouse locations across the United States with centralized distribution capabilities supporting bulk merchandise delivery to members nationwide.
    Bulk Product Consolidation Specialized handling of large-quantity orders through warehouse consolidation centers that optimize storage and distribution for membership-based retail model.
    Bulk Product Consolidation
    Member Delivery Services Big and bulky item delivery coordination through Costco Logistics platform, providing scheduled delivery tracking for warehouse and online purchases.
    Member Delivery Services

    Costco Wholesale Vendor Requirements Supplier Code of Conduct

    Costco Wholesale policies and guidelines
    Comprehensive supplier standards covering quality, safety, and compliance for all merchandise partners
    Supplier Code of Conduct

    Compliance with labor, employment, health and safety regulations

    Environmental law adherence in all production countries

    Working rights protection for all facility employees

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    Quality and Food Safety

    HACCP or Preventive Controls plan implementation required

    Supplier approval program for all raw material suppliers

    24-hour audit failure notification to Costco mandatory

    Supplier Inclusion Program

    Small business and diverse supplier partnership opportunities

    Exacting standards for quality, value, and service delivery

    Community organization partnerships for supplier identification

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    Vendor Application Process

    Complete Costco's vendor application through regional manager review, providing business documentation and product information for initial evaluation.

    Vendor Application Process

    Complete Costco's vendor application through regional manager review, providing business documentation and product information for initial evaluation.

    Product Evaluation Phase

    Submit products to category buyers for assessment against Costco's quality standards, pricing requirements, and member value proposition.

    Facility Approval Setup

    Undergo facility audits and establish compliance with Costco's supplier code of conduct, quality systems, and operational requirements.

    UNIS Integration Launch

    Partner with UNIS for optimized fulfillment operations, leveraging consolidated distribution and e-commerce capabilities for Costco success.

    Performance Monitoring

    Track key performance indicators through Costco's vendor portal system, monitoring compliance metrics, delivery performance, and quality standards with UNIS optimization support.

    Performance Monitoring

    Performance Monitoring

    Implement successful vendor strategies for warehouse operations, bulk pricing models, and member satisfaction metrics using UNIS fulfillment expertise and analytics.

    Performance Monitoring

    Integrations

    UNIS Warehouse Network

    Comprehensive fulfillment integration supporting Costco's bulk distribution model with optimized warehouse operations and inventory management.

    Costco Logistics Platform

    Big and bulky delivery coordination system managing scheduled deliveries and tracking for warehouse and online member purchases.

    Vendor Access Management

    Secure supplier portal system providing access to order management, documentation submission, and compliance tracking capabilities.

    Resources

    Access comprehensive resources and tools

    Portals

    Vendor Inquiries Portal

    Primary contact system for prospective suppliers

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    Supplier Inclusion Program

    Diversity and small business supplier opportunities

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    Vendor Access Management

    Secure supplier portal for order and compliance tracking

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    Guides & Documentation

    Supplier Code of Conduct

    Comprehensive compliance requirements guide

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    Food Safety Audit Expectations

    Quality system and audit requirements

    Sustainability Guidelines

    Environmental and social responsibility standards

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    Regulatory

    FDA Compliance

    Food and drug administration requirements for consumer products

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    CPSC Standards

    Consumer product safety commission regulations and testing

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    FTC Guidelines

    Federal trade commission business and advertising guidelines

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    Audit & Certification

    SGS Certification

    Global inspection, verification and certification services

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    Intertek Testing

    Quality assurance and product testing solutions

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    UL Solutions

    Safety certification and standards compliance verification

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    Vendor Tools & APIs

    Logistics Platform API

    Integration tools for delivery scheduling and tracking

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    EDI Integration System

    Electronic data interchange for order processing

    Vendor Management Tools

    Supplier portal configuration and access management

    Additional Support

    Support Portal

    Access additional support resources

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    UNIS Integration Support

    Get help with UNIS platform integration and channel connectivity.

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    Frequently Asked Questions for Costco Wholesale Vendors

    Common questions about partnering with Costco Wholesale and UNIS logistics services