FBA Prep Checklist for Sellers
A checklist covering labeling, poly bagging, bundling, carton labels, shipment plans, storage, and forwarding.
Before sending inventory to a prep center or fulfillment center, sellers should prepare shipment details clearly. Missing information can slow down receiving, labeling, inspection, and forwarding.
A good checklist helps sellers avoid common issues like wrong labels, unclear quantities, missing shipment IDs, damaged cartons, and incorrect prep instructions.
Basic seller checklist
- Product name and SKU
- Quantity of units and cartons
- Supplier or shipment origin
- Required prep services
- FNSKU or barcode requirements
- Carton labels or shipping labels
- Special handling instructions
- FBA destination or forwarding address
- Required turnaround time
- Contact information for shipment exceptions
A clear prep checklist helps sellers avoid delays before inventory reaches a prep center or fulfillment center. Before shipping, sellers should confirm what the prep center needs, what the supplier will include, and what labels or shipment details are required.
Checklist items
- Confirm product SKU and quantity
- Share carton count and tracking numbers
- Confirm required prep services
- Provide label files when needed
- Confirm shipment destination
- Share supplier contact details
- Identify fragile or special-handling items
- Confirm expected delivery date
- Ask how exceptions will be reported
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