The Challenge
A Vietnam-based home textiles manufacturer with:
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✅ 10+ years of OEM experience
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✅ Established EU/UK certifications
Faced hurdles in entering the U.S. market:
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Navigating customs clearance for treated fabrics
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Optimizing packaging for Amazon’s strict FBA requirements
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Avoiding costly storage fees during the ramp-up phase
Our 4-Week Process
Week 1: Prep & Compliance
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Product Classification: HS code verification + FDA 21 CFR 1303 review
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Packaging Redesign:
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Polybagged units with suffocation warnings
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Barcode placement validated via Amazon FBA tools
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Week 2: Logistics Orchestration
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Shipment Strategy:
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30% air freight (rapid launch stock)
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70% sea freight (cost efficiency)
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Customs Packet:
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FDA prior notice submission
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Customs bond + POA documentation
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Week 3: Warehouse Coordination
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3PL Handoff:
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Labeling verification at Los Angeles warehouse
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LTL dispatch to Amazon ONT8 fulfillment center
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Inventory Buffer: 15% reserve stock held for best-seller replenishment
Week 4: Live Monitoring
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Daily Performance Checks:
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IPI score tracking
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Stranded inventory alerts
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Automated Replenishment: AI-driven restock triggers at 3-week supply thresholds
Tangible Outcomes
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🚀 28 days from factory door to first Amazon sale
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💰 Minimal prep-center rework costs
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📦 4.8/5 shipment accuracy score awarded by Amazon
Visual Workflow Concept
🇻🇳 Factory Prep → ✈️ Air Shipment (30%) → 🚢 Sea Freight (70%) → 🇺🇸 3PL QC → 🏭 Amazon FC (ONT8)