Questions to Ask Before Sending Inventory
A practical list of questions sellers should ask providers before shipping products.
Before sending inventory, sellers should confirm exactly how the prep center wants shipments handled.
Many problems happen because a seller sends inventory before sharing complete details. A prep center may receive boxes without tracking numbers, unclear SKU information, missing labels, or no instructions for damaged units.
Ask before shipping
- What information do you need before inventory arrives?
- Do I need to create a shipment or work order first?
- How should my supplier label cartons?
- Do you require tracking numbers?
- Do you accept mixed-SKU cartons?
- Can you receive pallets or LTL freight?
- How do you handle overages or shortages?
- What photos or inspection reports can you provide?
- How quickly will inventory be processed after arrival?
- What payment terms apply?
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