A system for providing a shipping label and a packing list on a container is
provided
which enables rapid and automated sequential application of a packing list and
a shipping label to the container. The shipping label is configured complemental
to the packing list whereby the packing list may first be adhered directly to the
container and then the shipping label may be placed thereover. The shipping label
may be applied over the packing list while the container moves continuously down
a conveyor. The invention further includes an apparatus for sequentially applying
the packing list and then the shipping label, and a method for applying the packing
list and shipping label in registry.