FNSKU Labeling & Barcoding
Barcode Accuracy & Verification
A single mislabeled unit can trigger an entire shipment investigation and delay your inventory from going live. Our verification process uses commercial-grade barcode scanners to test every label after application, confirming that the encoded data matches your Seller Central records exactly. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy for barcode errors. When a label fails verification, we immediately reprint and reapply before the unit advances. This systematic quality gate has allowed us to maintain a near-perfect acceptance rate at Amazon receiving docks across thousands of shipments.
Specialty & Regulatory Labels
Beyond the standard FNSKU, many products require additional labels to meet Amazon's policies or regulatory mandates. Poly-bagged items need suffocation warnings in specific font sizes. Products with shelf lives need expiration dates printed in the format Amazon requires. Certain categories demand country-of-origin labels, ingredient disclosures, or safety certifications visible on the packaging. Our team stays current with these requirements and applies all necessary supplemental labels as part of the standard preparation workflow, so you never have to worry about compliance gaps holding up your inventory.
Product Inspection & Quality Control
Incoming Goods Inspection
When your products arrive at our preparation facility, we do not assume they are ready to ship. Every carton is opened and a statistically significant sample is inspected against your product specification sheet. We check dimensions, weight, color accuracy, print quality, material feel, and functional operation where applicable. If the defect rate in the sample exceeds your agreed tolerance threshold, we escalate the issue immediately and hold the shipment until you decide whether to proceed, return the goods to the supplier, or have us sort and separate acceptable units from rejects. This incoming inspection prevents flawed inventory from ever entering the FBA pipeline.
Pre-Ship Final Audit
After labeling, packaging, and all preparation steps are complete, we conduct a final audit on a random sample of finished units. This audit confirms that FNSKU labels are correctly applied and scannable, protective packaging is secure, bundles contain the right items in the right quantities, and the overall presentation meets Amazon's receiving standards. The final audit is your last checkpoint before inventory leaves our facility, and it gives you confidence that what arrives at Amazon's dock will pass inspection without issues.
Defect Tracking & Supplier Reporting
Quality control is not just about catching problems - it is about preventing them from recurring. We log every defect by type, severity, and supplier lot number, building a historical database that reveals patterns in your supply chain. Monthly defect reports highlight which suppliers or production runs are generating the most issues, giving you actionable intelligence for vendor negotiations and quality improvement initiatives. Over time, this data-driven approach reduces your defect rate and lowers the total cost of goods sold.
Protective Packaging & Bundling
Poly Bagging & Bubble Wrapping
Poly bagging is required by Amazon for any product that could be damaged by dust or moisture, or any item in packaging that is not sealed. We use appropriately sized poly bags with the required suffocation warning printed or labeled on each bag. For fragile goods, we apply bubble wrap in sufficient layers to absorb impacts during the sorting and shelving process inside fulfillment centers. Our team selects the correct thickness and coverage for each product type, ensuring protection without adding unnecessary dimensional weight that could increase your FBA storage and handling fees.
Bundling & Multi-Pack Assembly
Bundles and multi-packs allow you to create unique product offers that competitors cannot directly match, but they must be assembled and labeled correctly or Amazon will reject them at receiving. Our team assembles bundles according to your exact specifications, verifying that every component is present, undamaged, and positioned correctly within the package. We seal the bundle as a single unit, apply the unique bundle FNSKU, and include any required labeling such as 'Sold as Set - Do Not Separate' stickers. This meticulous approach to bundle assembly protects you from receiving errors and customer confusion.
Shipment Planning & FBA Compliance
Shipping Plan Optimization
Creating an efficient shipping plan requires balancing multiple variables: carton weight limits, case pack quantities, inventory placement preferences, and carrier rate structures. Our team builds shipping plans that minimize the number of shipments while respecting Amazon's carton requirements and your budget constraints. We analyze whether small parcel or LTL palletized shipping offers the best value for each shipment, and we coordinate pickup schedules with carriers to meet your target in-stock dates. Every shipping plan is reviewed for accuracy before labels are printed and applied.
FBA Guideline Compliance & Updates
Amazon updates its FBA preparation and shipping requirements regularly, and non-compliance can result in refused shipments, coaching warnings, or additional per-unit prep fees charged at the fulfillment center. Our compliance team monitors Amazon's Seller Central announcements, help documentation, and policy change logs on an ongoing basis. When a change affects our preparation workflows, we update our processes the same day and communicate the impact to affected clients. This standing vigilance ensures your inventory is always prepared to the latest standards, eliminating the risk of costly rejections or surprise charges.
Carrier Coordination & Delivery Tracking
The journey from our preparation facility to Amazon's fulfillment center involves carrier scheduling, pickup confirmation, transit monitoring, and delivery verification. Our logistics team handles all carrier coordination, ensuring that pickups happen on time and that tracking information is uploaded to your shipping plan in Seller Central. We monitor every shipment in transit and flag any delays or exceptions immediately, coordinating with carriers to resolve issues before they impact your inventory availability. Once a shipment is delivered, we confirm that Amazon's receiving process begins and follow up on any discrepancies between shipped and received quantities.