This guide walks you through the Amazon FBA 2024 workflow, a 7-step wizard for arranging transport and sending shipments to Amazon fulfillment centers.

Getting Started

To begin the FBA 2024 workflow:

1. Navigate to the outbound shipment you want to send to Amazon.
2. Click the Arrange Transport button.
3. Select Amazon FBA V2024 from the available options.

FBA Item Details (Pre-Workflow)

Before entering the 7-step wizard, you need to configure the FBA item details for your shipment.

FBA Eligibility Check

When preparing your shipment, the system automatically checks each item's eligibility status with Amazon's FBA Inbound program. You'll see a visual indicator next to each item:

• Eligible for FBA (green badge) - The item is approved for FBA fulfillment
• Not Eligible for FBA (red badge) - The item has issues that may cause Amazon to reject it
• Checking Eligibility (loading spinner) - The system is verifying the item's status

When items aren't eligible:

If an item shows as not eligible, you'll see a yellow warning panel explaining the specific reasons, such as:

• Item not in the Amazon catalog
• Item not part of the FBA program
• Item requires special approval (hazmat, brand gating, etc.)
• Item condition requirements not met

These warnings are non-blocking - you can still proceed with creating your shipment plan. However, addressing these issues proactively helps avoid rejections later.

Additional eligibility features:

• Refresh button - Manually re-check eligibility from Amazon at any time
• Smart caching - Results are cached to provide instant feedback without repeatedly querying Amazon's API
• Batch processing - Eligibility is checked efficiently across all items in your shipment

EU Destination Marketplace Selection

Sellers connected to an EU Amazon channel can select their destination marketplace when creating an FBA inbound plan. This allows you to ship inventory to any Amazon fulfillment center within the EU region.

How it works:

When creating a new FBA inbound plan from an EU channel, three key shipping details are displayed:

• Ship From - Your warehouse address
• For Seller - The Amazon seller account
• Ship To - The destination marketplace

The destination marketplace defaults to your connected channel's marketplace. To change it:

1. Click Edit on the Ship To card
2. Select any available EU marketplace from the selection overlay
3. The selected marketplace is used when the plan is submitted to Amazon

Available EU marketplaces include: Germany, United Kingdom, France, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Belgium, Turkey, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and India.

Configure Item Settings

For each item in your shipment, review and configure the following settings:

• Label Owner: Select whether the Seller or Warehouse is responsible for labeling
• Prep Owner: Select whether the Seller or Warehouse handles prep work
• Prep Category: Choose the appropriate prep category for the item
• Prep Types: Select any required prep types
• Expiry Date: Enter expiration dates for applicable products

Verify Shipment Information

Before proceeding, verify:

• Ship From Address: Confirm the origin address is correct
• Seller Information: Ensure the correct seller account is selected

Once all items are configured, click Create Amazon FBA Plan to enter the 7-step workflow.

Step 1: Pack Workflow

Choose your packing workflow based on your shipping method and preferences.

Pack First

Select Pack First if you want to enter box contents before getting placement options from Amazon.

• Required for Small Parcel Delivery (SPD) shipments
• Supports LTL shipments, though Pack Later is more reliable for LTL
• You will enter box contents in Step 3 before seeing placement options

Pack Later

Select Pack Later if you want to receive placement options from Amazon first, then submit box contents afterward.

• Does not support Small Parcel Delivery
• More reliable for LTL (Less Than Truckload) shipments
• Amazon provides placement options before you finalize box contents

Step 2: Packing Options

Review the packing options provided by Amazon and select the best option for your shipment.

Understanding Packing Options

Each packing option displays:

• Total Fee: The cost associated with this packing option
• Discounts: Any applicable discounts
• Packing Groups: How items will be grouped, showing SKU count and total item count

Selecting an Option

Review the available options and click on your preferred packing option to proceed. Options with lower fees or better placement may be more cost-effective.

Step 3: Box Contents

Create boxes and assign items to them in this step.

Creating Boxes

1. Click Add Box Group to create a new group of boxes
2. Enter the box dimensions and weight specifications

Adding Items to Boxes

The left panel displays all items that need to be packed with their quantities. For each item:

• Click +All to add all remaining units of an item to the current box
• Click +1 to add one unit at a time

Box Options

• Use 2D Barcode: Enable this option to use 2D barcodes on box labels
• Auto-Print FNSKU Labels: Automatically print FNSKU labels when enabled

Submitting Box Contents

Once all items have been assigned to boxes, click Submit Box Contents to proceed.

Step 4: Placement Options

Review Amazon's placement options for where your shipment will be sent.

Understanding Placement Options

Amazon provides different placement options based on:

• Fulfillment center locations
• Associated fees and discounts
• Shipping efficiency

Selecting Placement

Review each option's destination fulfillment center(s) and associated costs. Select the placement option that best fits your needs and budget.

Step 5: Delivery Options

Configure your delivery preferences for the shipment.

Setting Delivery Preferences

• Delivery Window: Select your preferred delivery date range
• Delivery Speed: Choose delivery speed options if available
• Destination Details: Confirm the fulfillment center address

Step 6: Transportation Options

Select how your shipment will be transported to the fulfillment center.

Transportation Methods

Choose from the following shipping methods:

• Small Parcel Delivery (SPD): For individual boxes shipped via parcel carriers
• Less Than Truckload (LTL): For palletized shipments that share truck space
• Full Truckload (FTL): For large shipments requiring a full truck

Carrier Selection

Select your preferred carrier or use Amazon's partnered carriers for potentially discounted rates.

Cost Review

Review the estimated shipping costs before confirming your transportation selection.

Step 7: Labels

Generate and download all required shipping labels.

Available Labels

Depending on your shipment type, you may need to generate:

• Box Labels: Labels for each carton in your shipment
• Pallet Labels: For LTL/FTL shipments with palletized goods
• Bill of Lading: Required documentation for LTL/FTL shipments

Downloading Labels

1. Click the download button to generate labels in PDF format
2. Print the labels on appropriate label stock
3. Apply labels to the corresponding boxes or pallets

If you have a print station configured, labels may automatically print to your designated printer.

Completing the Shipment

After completing all 7 steps, your shipment is automatically marked as shipped when you confirm the transportation option. Apply all labels to your boxes/pallets and arrange for carrier pickup or drop-off.