Check goods and complete labeling, packing and carton preparation before the next shipment.
Overview
Preparation begins with the seller's product instructions and shipment requirements. Factory deliveries are received and counted before the agreed inspection, labeling or packing work starts.
Available work includes FNSKU labels, polybagging, bundles, carton labels, barcode covering and repackaging. Visual, packaging and functional checks should follow a written scope, including any test method and acceptance criteria supplied by the customer.
The final review compares the prepared goods with the instructions for that shipment. Marketplace requirements vary by product and destination, so the current shipment plan and applicable receiving requirements should be checked before preparation is approved.
What the service includes
- Receiving and inspection — Check quantities, visible condition, packaging and the agreed product details before stock is released.
- Labels and barcodes — Apply the approved product, FNSKU and carton labels, with barcode covering or relabeling where instructed.
- Bags, bundles and cartons — Prepare polybags, multi-packs, sets and outer cartons to the agreed specification.
- Pre-shipment review — Compare labels, quantities and packaging with the shipment instructions and report exceptions.
How the workflow runs
- Confirm the preparation brief: Provide product details, inspection criteria, label files and the current shipment instructions.
- Receive the factory delivery: Count and identify stock before preparation work.
- Inspect, label and pack: Complete the agreed operations and hold exceptions for a decision.
- Review and release: Confirm the prepared shipment before handing it to the selected transport route.
Frequently asked questions
Can my factory send products directly for preparation?
Factory deliveries can enter the receiving and preparation workflow. Confirm the receiving location and reference, packing list, label files and work instructions before dispatching the goods.
What should an inspection brief include?
Specify the product, the checks required, sample or full-check scope, acceptance criteria and the action to take when a problem is found. A warehouse check should not be treated as a product certification or laboratory test.
Can FBA preparation and onward shipping be planned together?
Preparation and the onward shipment can be coordinated as one operating plan. The destination, shipment instructions, cargo profile and transport requirements determine the route and the separate responsibilities.
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