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UPC/FNSKU LABELS,

PACKAGING,

SHIPPING

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Let’s cleanse the pallet, shall we?


Agenda

1. Barcodes

Do only what is necessary

So, what is absolutely necessary?

UPC vs. FNSKU

Resources


2. Packaging

Do only what is necessary

So, what is absolutely necessary?

Beginning vs. evolution of product

Inserts


3. Importing

Do far more than only ‘what is necessary’ Air vs. Sea Definitions Resources


Quick side note

‘Do only what is necessary’ - De minimus

De minimis non curat praetor ("The praetor does not concern himself with trifles“)

Or

A level of risk that is too small to be concerned with. Sometimes referred to as a "virtually safe" level


Barcodes

Code 39 Code 39 (Full ASCII) Code 39 (HiBC) CodaBar Code 93 Code 128 UCC/EAN 128 Interleaved 2 of 5 UPC-A UPC-E EAN-Jan8 EAN-Jan13

QR Code Code 16K Maxicode Data Matrix Planet PDF417 Aztec Code Aztec Runes Channel Code MSI Plessey Bookland PostNet


Simplify

A UPC code is a unique, 12-digit number


Purchase a UPC code(s) for each product and register in SC Put the FNSKU code on your label Are their exceptions, yes. But much better to be safe When in doubt, always call Seller Central

- Category specific, unfortunately

My suggestion


FNSKU (F’n SKU)


To summarize the differences: Labeled Inventory: (default setting): With this setting, an FBA label you print from Seller Central must be applied to each unit you ship to our fulfillment centers, which designates that the product belongs to you. You can either print these labels when creating a shipment or enroll in the FBA Label Service for a per-‐unit fee. For more details, please review the Labeled Inventory page. Stickerless, Commingled Inventory: With this setting, your eligible units will not require FBA labels. For the purposes of order fulfillment and removals, eligible units are treated as identical to units of the same product from other sellers who have also enabled Stickerless, Commingled Inventory. When a customer orders one of these products from you, you are the seller of record, but the unit used to fulfill the order may have been originally sourced from another seller's (or Amazon's own) inventory. When you choose Stickerless, Commingled Inventory, eligible units will be commingled but ineligible units will still require FBA labels.


Why Choose to Enable Stickerless, Commingled Inventory? Stickerless, Commingled Inventory eliminates the need for you to label your eligible products with FBA labels. It also helps Amazon to place units closer to customers which helps to get your orders to customers faster.


Who really needs an FNSKU?


Beyond that, what do you need

Technically, nothing.


What should you do? When you have the sales and When you have the revenue…


Packaging Box and/or Inserts Product Instructions Feedback request Review request Giveaway


De minimus to start… You do it! Your supplier Any number of printing/fulfillment houses

Who does the packaging, printing, stuffing for you?


Examples #1 for ‘tire cover’ #499

BSR


Missed opportunity?


Resources Labels (printing)

New Jersey Business Forms - http://www.njbf.com/

Andrew Hartnett – [email protected] Bryce Adams – [email protected]

Labels (design)

oDesk.com – Christel Wolfaardt

Photography

Paul Esposito – www.espostudio.com

[email protected]

Rheault Photographers http://www.rheaultphoto.com/

Kristin Boudreau – 603-627-7991

The basics for sea/truck shipping

Infographic Livingston International


Commercial Invoice Packing List Bill of Lading


Air vs. Sea

Time cost Opportunity cost Capital requirements Inventory flow


Shipping

Alba Wheels Up - http://albawheelsup.com/

Livingston International -

http://www.livingstonintl.com/

Shapiro - http://www.shapiro.com/consulting/fba/

Inspection, labeling, forwarding

Jim Smith –

http://www.fbainspection.com


Shipping

Alba Wheels Up - http://albawheelsup.com/

Livingston International - http://www.livingstonintl.com/

Shapiro - http://www.shapiro.com/consulting/fba/

Inspection, labeling, forwarding

Jim Smith – http://www.fbainspection.com


People seem to get confused when it comes to: -‐ barcodes -‐ how things should be packaged, and by who -‐ what is required on the label Also, people struggled to get their head around what they should be expecting for costs... For example: -‐ Customs cost -‐ Shipping cost to port (or to FBAInpsection.com) or wherever -‐ Air vs Sea

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