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Can You Explain the Amazon FBA Terminology?

Amazon use specific terms to track your delivery. Here is a quick guide to the main references you will need when sending pallets to an Amazon fulfilment centre.

PO Number

The Purchase Order Number (PO Number) is issued by Amazon when your delivery is created in Seller Central. This number links your delivery to the Amazon order system. You must give us the correct PO Number when booking your pallet delivery.

ASN Number

The Advance Shipment Notification (ASN) Number is created in Seller Central when your shipment is confirmed. Amazon uses this number to expect and process your delivery. In some cases, the ASN Number and FBA Number are the same.

FBA Number

The FBA Number (Fulfilled By Amazon Number) is your Amazon reference ID for the delivery. This is the code that starts with "FBA" and identifies your shipment. Provide this number when booking your pallet.

What is a Carton?

A carton is a single box on your pallet, containing your products. For example, if your pallet has ten boxes, you are sending ten cartons. Amazon need to know exactly how many cartons are on your pallet, so they can check them into their fulfilment centre correctly.

Make sure you count and record the number of cartons before booking your pallet delivery. This avoids delays at the fulfilment centre.

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