The Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) program has revolutionized how businesses sell products online for two reasons.
For starters, instead of building your website and marketing products, you can leverage Amazon's existing marketplace to position your products for immediate success.
Next, by opting for FBA, Amazon will manage a large part of the warehousing and delivery process, streamlining operations for your business.
Although Amazon FBA does minimize part of the logistics operation, businesses are still required to meet specific packaging requirements and deliver their products to the correct distribution center. These hurdles can be complex, and many businesses can struggle with acceptance.
If you require help with your Amazon FBA shipments or have questions about the process, contact our professional support team for assistance.
Navigating the Complexities of Amazon FBA
While the benefits of FBA are clear, navigating its requirements can be daunting without proper guidance. To comply with Amazon's strict guidelines, each item must be prepared according to specific packaging standards - from labeling requirements to packaging materials.
Mistakes in preparation can lead to delays or even rejections at distribution centers, creating an additional layer of complexity that can strain a company’s resources if not managed effectively.
Another challenge is ensuring shipments arrive at the correct distribution centers within set timeframes. Misrouting or late deliveries can severely impact inventory levels and sales potential.
Apart from these logistical hurdles, understanding how to efficiently manage inventory levels, including restocking, requires close attention to detail and adherence to Amazon's processes.
We Make Amazon FBA Easy
If you want a hands-off logistics approach to Amazon FBA, we can handle every step of the FBA preparation process, ensuring that your shipments are properly packed, labeled, and ready for Amazon’s fulfillment centers.
- Receiving & Inspection – We receive your inventory, verify product condition, and ensure everything meets Amazon’s acceptance criteria before preparation begins.
- FNSKU Labeling – Using industrial label printers, we generate and apply Amazon-compliant FNSKU barcodes with millimeter precision, reducing scanning issues.
- Poly Bagging & Bubble Wrapping – Products requiring poly bags, bubble wrap, or suffocation warning labels are packaged using heat-sealed poly bagging machines, ensuring full compliance.
- Bundling & Kitting – For multi-pack or Amazon bundle listings, we assemble and securely package items according to Amazon’s bundling policies.
- Case & Pallet Preparation – We use high-end case sealers to prepare cartons for shipping, ensuring they meet Amazon’s weight and size restrictions. For bulk shipments, our robotic palletizers ensure proper pallet stacking to Amazon’s specifications.
- Shipment Coordination – Once the shipment is prepared, we handle Amazon’s shipment creation process, ensuring that your FBA inventory is correctly labeled, palletized, and delivered to the designated fulfillment center.
Why Choose 18 Wheels Warehousing & Trucking for Your Amazon FBA Prep Needs?
This is where 18 Wheels Warehousing & Trucking steps in as your ideal partner for seamless Amazon FBA prep services. With over 30 years in the warehousing and logistics industry, we bring unparalleled expertise to handle all sizes of orders with precision and efficiency.
Beyond our experience, we also offer a few immediate benefits to any business that partners with us.
- 338,000 Square feet of dedicated warehouse space
- 76 Loading docks
- Close proximity to U.S Borders
Choosing us means opting for a streamlined process from start to finish. From the moment your inventory is received from the supplier, it will be safely stored, prepped according to Amazon’s standards, and shipped out efficiently using our transportation services—all aimed at ensuring your products reach customers quickly.
Ready to simplify your FBA prep processes? Contact us today to see how we can enhance your operations!
