How to Use the New “Send to Amazon” Workflow for FBA Shipments
On September 1, 2024 Amazon retired the legacy Send/Replenish Inventory tool and launched the unified “Send to Amazon” workflow in the Shipping Queue. The new flow adds pre‑submission validation, bulk CSV upload, carrier cost preview and instant tracking linkage, cutting shipment‑creation time by roughly 30%.
Overview
On September 1, Amazon replaced the legacy Send/Replenish Inventory tool with a single “Send to Amazon” workflow that runs from the Shipping Queue and governs every inbound shipment to its fulfillment network. The change is mandatory for all FBA sellers, and mastering the new steps is crucial to keep inventory flowing smoothly and to avoid costly shipment rejections.
Key Points
- Unified entry point — All inbound shipments must now be initiated from the Shipping Queue, removing the separate Replenish tab that many sellers still accessed.
- Mandatory adoption — Amazon began rejecting any shipment plan not created through the new workflow on September 1, forcing immediate compliance.
- Pre‑submission validation — The system automatically checks SKU eligibility, required packaging, and carrier limits before a plan can be confirmed, cutting the incidence of last‑minute holds.
- Instant tracking linkage — Once a shipment is submitted, the carrier’s tracking number is attached to the shipment’s status page, giving sellers live visibility without manual entry.
- Bulk CSV support — Sellers can upload a CSV file containing dozens of SKUs and quantities, enabling large assortments to be processed in a single session.
- Carrier cost preview — The workflow displays an estimated shipping cost for each approved carrier side‑by‑side with service level details, helping sellers choose the most economical option.
How “Send to Amazon” Works
- Open the Shipping Queue — From Seller Central, go to Inventory → Manage Inventory and click the Shipping Queue button; for example, a seller with 2,500 units of a seasonal décor item opens the queue to start a new inbound plan.
- Start a new shipment — Select Create Shipment and accept the fulfillment center Amazon suggests; in practice, the algorithm might assign a Dallas hub for that décor line based on regional demand forecasts.
- — Either type each SKU manually or upload a prepared CSV file; a vendor moving 15 different SKUs can paste the list, and the system instantly aggregates the total units per SKU.
Analysis & Recommendations
Why This Matters
Amazon began rejecting any inbound plan not created through the new workflow on September 1, so sellers must adopt it to keep inventory moving. Built‑in validation, CSV bulk upload and carrier cost previews reduce preparation effort by about 30% and help avoid costly packaging or carrier errors.
Key Takeaways
- September 1, 2024: Amazon stopped accepting shipments created via the old Send/Replenish Inventory tool.
- The unified workflow consolidates SKU entry, packaging checks, carrier selection and label printing into one session, reducing creation time by ~30...
- Bulk CSV upload lets sellers process dozens of SKUs at once; a 10,000‑unit, 25‑SKU shipment can be loaded in a single step.
- Pre‑submission validation automatically checks SKU eligibility, packaging requirements and carrier limits before a plan can be confirmed.
Recommended Actions
- →In Seller Central, navigate to Inventory → Manage Inventory → Shipping Queue and start every inbound shipment with ‘Create Shipment’.
- →Prepare a CSV file of SKUs and quantities and upload it in the ‘Add SKUs’ step to use bulk processing.
- →Review the carrier cost preview on the shipment page, select the lowest‑cost carrier, then click ‘Confirm Shipment’, print the labels and save the ...
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