Receiving & Unloading Guide
Small parcel, cartons, pallets, LTL, container receiving, and supplier-direct shipments.
Receiving is the first step in most prep center workflows. It includes accepting inventory, identifying the seller shipment, checking cartons or pallets, and logging arrival details.
Depending on the provider, receiving may include basic count verification, damage reporting, carton photos, and shipment reconciliation.
Receiving types
- Small parcel
- Carton delivery
- Pallet delivery
- LTL freight
- Container unloading
- Supplier-direct shipment
- Freight forwarder handoff
Seller tips
Share tracking numbers, supplier names, carton counts, SKU lists, and delivery expectations before the shipment arrives.
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