Amazon FBA, or Fulfillment by Amazon, is a service that allows Amazon sellers to store and ship their products through Amazon's fulfillment centers. This can be a great way to save time and money, as Amazon will take care of all the packing, shipping, and customer service for you.
If you're a high-volume Amazon seller, you may want to consider shipping pallets to FBA instead of individual boxes. This can be a more efficient and cost-effective way to ship your products, especially if you're selling large or heavy items.
To create a shipment plan for pallets on Amazon Seller Central, follow these steps:
Go to Seller Central and click on the Inventory tab.
Click on Manage Inventory.
Select the products that you want to ship to FBA and click on Send/Replenish Inventory.
On the Send/Replenish Inventory page, select Pallet as the shipment type.
Enter the number of pallets that you're shipping and the dimensions of the pallets.
Select a shipping method and schedule a pickup.
Review your shipment plan and click on Create Shipment.
Once you've created a shipment plan, you need to package and label your pallets for shipment to FBA. Here are some tips:
Use a sturdy pallet that is in good condition.
Wrap the pallet in plastic wrap to protect the boxes from damage.
Stack the boxes on the pallet neatly and securely.
Use heavy-duty strapping to secure the boxes to the pallet.
Label each box with the FBA shipment ID label and the barcode for the product.
You can choose to ship pallets to FBA using an Amazon partnered carrier or a non-partnered carrier. Amazon partnered carriers offer discounted shipping rates and other benefits, but they may not be available in all areas.
If you're using a non-partnered carrier, you'll need to schedule a pickup directly with the carrier. You'll also need to provide the carrier with your FBA shipment ID label and the barcode for the product.
To schedule a pickup for pallets to be shipped to FBA, go to the Shipments page in Seller Central and click on the Schedule Pickup button.
Select the shipping method that you want to use and enter the date and time for the pickup. You'll also need to provide the carrier with your FBA shipment ID label and the barcode for the product.
Once you've scheduled a pickup, you can track the shipment of your pallets to FBA on the Shipments page in Seller Central.
Click on the tracking number for your shipment to view the status of the shipment.
Tips for Shipping Pallets to FBA
Make sure that your pallets are properly packaged and labeled.
Use a sturdy pallet that is in good condition.
Wrap the pallet in plastic wrap to protect the boxes from damage.
Stack the boxes on the pallet neatly and securely.
Use heavy-duty strapping to secure the boxes to the pallet.
Label each box with the FBA shipment ID label and the barcode for the product.
Schedule a pickup with the carrier in advance.
Track the shipment of your pallets to FBA on Seller Central.
By following these tips, you can ensure that your pallets are shipped to FBA safely and efficiently.