# FBA Shipments

The [**Inventory >> FBA Shipments**](https://app.zonwizard.com/analytics/inbound-shipment/list/) section allows you to create, manage, and track inbound shipments to Amazon FBA fulfillment centers, following the entire operational flow from product preparation to receipt by Amazon.

### Shipping list <a href="#elenco-spedizioni" id="elenco-spedizioni"></a>

The list shows all created FBA shipments and their progress.

**Available columns**

* **ID Shipment:** Unique FBA inbound shipment identification number.
* **Creation date:** Date the shipment was generated in the system.
* **Seller** Reference seller.
* **Market** Destination Amazon Marketplace.
* **Destination** Amazon fulfillment center to which the goods are sent.
* **Products** Number of SKUs included in the shipment.
* **Connected POs:** Vendor purchase orders associated with FBA shipment.
* **Total Units:**  Total number of units contained in the shipment.
* **Riceived** : Progress bar indicating the status of receiving units in Amazon warehouses.
* **Status** Shows the progress of the shipment.

#### Actions <a href="#azioni" id="azioni"></a>

The **Actions** column allows you to quickly manage shipments:

* **Print item labels:**

Opens the *Print Labels section*, where you can choose:

* Print mode **(thermal or standard)**

* Label width and height (in cm)

* **Duplicate Shipment:**

Duplicate a shipment while maintaining the same products, quantities, and destination. Useful for reshipping the same items in the same quantities.

* **Delete Shipment:**&#x20;

Delete the selected shipment.

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#### Filters <a href="#filtri" id="filtri"></a>

You can use the top bar to filter **shipments by progress**:

* **Products** – Selecting and confirming items
* **Groups** – Product grouping
* **Boxes** – Assigning products to packages
* **Shipments** – Shipment Creation and Confirmation
* **Tracking** – Entering and monitoring tracking
* **Receiving** – Receiving status in Amazon warehouses
* **Closed** – Shipments completed

By clicking on the icon at the top right you can also **filter by marketplace.**

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### Create FBA inbound shipments <a href="#creare-spedizioni-inbound-fba" id="creare-spedizioni-inbound-fba"></a>

With ZonWizard you can create shipments to Amazon FBA easily and automatically.

The main advantages are:

* Automatic inclusion of out-of-stock products
* automatic calculation of quantities based on:
  * sales speed
  * desired stock days
* Optimization of packaging in the smallest number of boxes, respecting the defined weight and dimensions

Path: [**Inventory >> FBA Shipments**](https://app.zonwizard.com/analytics/inbound-shipment/list/)

1. Click on the button **“+”**
2. Select the integration and the target marketplace
3. Choose **whether to pre-fill the shipment with low-stock products**

* If you activate the option, ZonWizard will automatically add the products that are running out
* If you do not activate the option, you will be able to add products manually

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### Inbound shipping management <a href="#gestione-spedizione-inbound" id="gestione-spedizione-inbound"></a>

Path:[ **Inventory → FBA Shipments → Shipment Details**](https://app.zonwizard.com/analytics/inbound-shipment/list/)

Once you've created your shipment, you can manage all its operational phases. The process is divided into **sequential steps**, visible at the top of the page:

* Products
* Groups
* Boxes
* Shipments
* Tracking
* Receiving
* Closed

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#### Phase 1: Products <a href="#fase-1-prodotti" id="fase-1-prodotti"></a>

At this stage, enter all the information necessary to correctly create the shipment.

1. Please **indicate your starting address** (including telephone number, required)
2. **Add products**, if not already automatically added
3. Specify the **quantities to ship**
4. Select **shipping method:**
   * single product
   * packaging template
5. Indicate who is **responsible for preparation and labelling:**
   * Amazon
   * Seller
   * Not required
6. *(Optional)* Insert:
   * expiration date
   * production batch
7. Print **product labels**

Once finished, proceed to the next step.

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#### Phase 2: Groups <a href="#fase-2-gruppi" id="fase-2-gruppi"></a>

This step is only visible if Amazon offers shipping in **separate groups**. In that case, select the desired grouping.

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#### Phase 3: Boxes <a href="#fase-3-scatole" id="fase-3-scatole"></a>

This step is only available if you have chosen to ship **single products.**

Here you can:

* create the boxes specifying dimensions, weight and quantity
* assign products to **each box**
* print the **picking list**

**Self-filling boxes**

You can use the **Autofill feature**:

* Enter the dimensions and maximum weight of the box
* the system automatically generates the packaging in the smallest number of boxes possible

Once all units are boxed up, you can proceed to the next step.

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#### Phase 4: Shipments <a href="#fase-4-spedizioni" id="fase-4-spedizioni"></a>

In this phase you define the logistical details of the shipment:

1. Select the **placement option** (one or more logistics centers)
2. Choose your transport mode:
   * **SPD** – little boxes
   * **LTL / FTL** – partial or full load
3. If you use LTL/FTL, please indicate:
   * pallet dimensions
   * pallet weight
4. Select:
   * courier[^1]
   * delivery window
5. Accept the **proposed expense** to proceed to the next step

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#### Phase 5: Tracking <a href="#fase-5-tracciamento" id="fase-5-tracciamento"></a>

In this phase you can:

* print labels for boxes and pallets
* Enter your **tracking number**. These will be sent to Amazon, which will be able to monitor your shipment.

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#### Phase 6: Receiving <a href="#fase-6-ricezione" id="fase-6-ricezione"></a>

At this stage, Amazon gradually receives the products.

* ZonWizard automatically updates the received quantities
* no manual intervention is required

{% hint style="info" %}

**Note:** When the shipment enters the receiving phase:

* the stock is deducted from the internal inventory
* the average cost of FBA products is automatically updated, taking into account the new units received and the remaining stock
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#### Phase 7: Closed <a href="#fase-7-chiuso" id="fase-7-chiuso"></a>

When Amazon reports shipment completion:

* the status is updated automatically
* You can check for any **discrepancies** between shipped and received units.

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