Product sourcing
Compare suppliers against the product, order quantity, customization, packaging and channel requirements.
Amazon FBA and e-commerce sourcing
Prepare the product and shipment for the sales channel—not only the factory
Calgary Imports coordinates sourcing, private-label details, packaging, labels, inspection and shipment preparation for Canadian Amazon and e-commerce businesses buying from China.
Who this is for
Sellers who need factory work aligned with marketplace requirements
An e-commerce order involves more than finding a product. The supplier may need approved branding, retail packaging, unit labels, carton labels, SKU separation, protective packaging, quantity controls and a destination-specific shipping plan.
Marketplace requirements can change and may vary by product or destination. The seller should provide current instructions from the account or platform; Calgary Imports can coordinate the approved requirements with the supplier and inspection scope.
Common failure points
- Labels or barcodes are supplied too late or in the wrong version.
- Packaging protects the product poorly or changes final freight dimensions.
- Mixed SKUs are not separated or documented as required.
- Product changes are not reflected in listing photos or specifications.
- A shipment is booked before the marketplace destination is confirmed.
Support scope
Coordinate the factory-to-fulfilment handoff
The exact preparation work should be confirmed for the product, marketplace and shipment; platform acceptance is not guaranteed.
Private label coordination
Connect approved logos, markings and brand details to samples and bulk production.
Retail packaging
Coordinate structure, artwork, warnings, barcodes and product protection using customer-approved files.
FBA preparation
Coordinate unit labels, bagging, bundling, carton labels or other supplied preparation instructions where in scope.
Pre-shipment checks
Include agreed product, packaging, SKU and label checks in the inspection brief.
Shipment coordination
Plan delivery to the confirmed warehouse, fulfilment centre or other destination using final cargo details.
Process
Keep the product, listing inputs and cargo aligned
Define the product and channel
Confirm the item, marketplace, destination, packaging and current seller instructions.
Source and approve
Compare suppliers, samples, branding and packaging before bulk authorization.
Prepare and inspect
Coordinate the agreed unit and carton work, then check it against the current brief.
Confirm and ship
Use the final destination, labels and cargo information for the shipment plan.
Typical deliverables
A clearer preparation record
- Product and supplier comparison
- Approved private-label and packaging references
- Preparation instructions provided to the supplier
- Inspection checks tied to SKU, label and packaging needs
- Final packing and shipment information
Important boundaries
The seller owns the marketplace account and current requirements
Calgary Imports does not control Amazon or another marketplace and cannot guarantee acceptance, listing approval, sales performance or account status. Sellers should retrieve current instructions from their own account and approve every label, destination and shipment plan.
Product compliance, claims, intellectual property and Canadian import requirements also remain separate from FBA preparation. Use qualified advisers and testing resources where needed.
Sourcing for Amazon or another online channel?
Send the product, marketplace, quantity, branding needs and destination. Include current preparation instructions if available.