Before sending stock to a preparation centre, put the product list and the current shipment instructions together. Distinguish individual units from packs sold as one item: a quantity without that context can lead to an incorrect receiving count.
SKU, product description and expected quantity for each item
Current shipment plan, destination and applicable labels
Preparation requested for each SKU, including any protection or bundling instructions
A contact who can approve discrepancies before work continues
02
Verify the inbound against the brief
Count received units, note visible damage and isolate unidentified stock before labels or packaging are changed.
Expected and received quantity
Visible-condition record
SKU and barcode identification
03
Prepare each sellable unit
Apply the required barcode, bagging, bundling, protection or expiry information while keeping the original product identifiable throughout the task.
04
Build and verify cartons
Confirm carton quantities, weight, dimensions and labels against the shipment plan. A unit-level check does not replace a carton-level check.
05
Resolve discrepancies before dispatch
If the received quantity differs from the brief, or a product cannot be identified, separate the affected stock and record the discrepancy. For example, if 98 units arrive against an expected 100, retain both counts rather than silently changing the expected quantity. Ask the seller to confirm the next step and any revised shipment instructions before releasing the affected units.
06
Keep preparation separate from Amazon acceptance
Use the seller's current instructions for the relevant product and marketplace; this checklist is not a substitute for Seller Central requirements. Agree which preparation tasks the operator will perform and which decisions remain with the seller. A preparation record documents the work and hand-off, but does not guarantee Amazon's final acceptance or receiving date.
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Release with a clear record
Keep the shipment reference, carton count, carrier hand-off and any approved exceptions together for later investigation.
