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How FBA prep works with Prep Center Co.

From the first SKU list to inventory checked in at the fulfillment center, every step is built around one goal: shipments that marketplaces receive cleanly the first time.

  1. 1

    Share your SKUs and channels

    Send your SKU list, destination marketplaces, typical inbound volume and any special products such as bundles, fragile items or expiration-dated goods. We review prep requirements per SKU and return a custom, line-item quote within 24 hours.

  2. 2

    Build work instructions

    We turn your requirements into written work instructions per SKU and channel: labels, bags, protection, bundling and carton configuration. New bundles and kits get a sample build and photo approval before the full run.

  3. 3

    Route your inbound

    Your supplier, freight forwarder or warehouse ships to the operation that best fits your source and destinations. You send packing lists and tracking ahead of arrival so receiving is planned.

  4. 4

    Receive and inspect

    Cartons are counted against the packing list, photographed and checked for damage, with optional unit-level inspection. Discrepancies are flagged to you before prep starts.

  5. 5

    Prep to channel spec

    Units are labeled from your shipment plans and scan-verified, then bagged, protected, bundled or kitted to the destination marketplace's requirements. Each step follows the work instructions for that SKU.

  6. 6

    Pack, label and ship

    Units are packed to each shipment in the plan, box content and carton labels are applied, and pallets are built and labeled for LTL where needed. We record carton IDs, counts and photos so you can reconcile what the marketplace receives.

Typical timeline

Onboarding usually moves from quote to first shipment in a matter of weeks rather than months, with most of the time spent confirming SKUs, approving work instructions and waiting on inbound freight. Simple labeling programs can start quickly, while bundles, fragile products and hazmat items take longer to set up. We confirm a realistic timeline in your quote based on your catalog and inbound schedule.

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