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FBM Fulfillment · Montreal, Canada

Amazon FBM fulfillment that protects your account health.

Merchant-fulfilled Amazon order fulfillment from Montreal. Native SP-API integration, same-day shipping, daily OTDR/LSR/VTR monitoring. Per-order pricing from $1.30 CAD. Built for Canadian Amazon sellers who can\'t afford account suspensions because of missed shipments.

99%+OTDR on active accounts
Same-dayShip orders before 2 PM ET
SP-APINative Amazon integration
$0/moNo monthly retainer
What is Amazon FBM

Amazon FBM, without the marketing fluff.

Amazon FBM (Fulfilled by Merchant) means you handle the order fulfillment side of selling on Amazon. The customer places an order on Amazon, Amazon takes the payment and notifies you, you (or your 3PL) pick the right SKU from your warehouse, pack it, generate a shipping label, hand it to a carrier, and ship within Amazon\'s promised ship-by date. Returns come back to your address. Amazon manages the listing, the customer communication, and the refund — you manage the physical inventory and shipping.

The catch with FBM is that Amazon measures everything you do. Shipped late? Late Shipment Rate goes up. Tracking number invalid? Valid Tracking Rate drops. Order delivered after the promised date? On-Time Delivery Rate falls. Miss the targets and Amazon can suspend your listings or your entire account — sometimes within weeks. This is why a Canadian FBM 3PL isn\'t just "pick-and-pack" — it\'s an Amazon-specific operation calibrated to keep your account health green.

For Canadian sellers, FBM from a Montreal warehouse gives you three structural advantages: same-day shipping for orders received before 2 PM ET, predictable carrier transit times to Canadian destinations, and 60-minute access to US cross-border lanes for Amazon.com FBM orders. This page covers exactly how we deliver on those advantages — and how we protect the metrics that matter.

FBA vs FBM

When does FBM actually win vs FBA?

FBA isn\'t always the answer. Here\'s where FBM has the structural advantage — and where FBA wins. Most sellers run both, picking per SKU.

Aspect Amazon FBA Amazon FBM (with PrepKingz)
Who handles fulfillment Amazon (their warehouses, their carriers) You (or your 3PL like PrepKingz)
Pricing model Amazon FBA fees + your prep ($0.80–$1.25/unit) Per-order picking ($1.30–$1.99) + carrier rates
Storage fees Monthly + long-term Amazon fees (can be brutal) 3PL storage rate (typically cheaper, more predictable)
Returns handled by Amazon (you pay return fees) Your 3PL (you keep full control + visibility)
Buy Box advantage Major Buy Box boost via Prime badge Possible if you maintain shipping metrics tightly
Best for High-velocity SKUs, brand owners scaling fast Oversized items, low-velocity SKUs, control-focused sellers
Account health risk Lower (Amazon handles delivery metrics) Higher (your shipping = your metrics)

Many of our sellers run hybrid — high-velocity SKUs on FBA, oversized/low-velocity SKUs on FBM. Same warehouse, same inventory pool, both fulfillment models. See our FBA prep service →

The killer differentiator

5 Amazon metrics that get FBM sellers suspended.

With FBM, Amazon watches every move you make. Miss the targets on these 5 metrics and you can lose listings, the Buy Box, or your entire account — often within weeks of slipping.

Why this matters

FBM account suspensions are real, frequent, and brutal

Unlike FBA where Amazon handles delivery, FBM puts the entire shipping performance on you. One weekend of missed shipments, one carrier disruption, one season of returns gone wrong — and Amazon can suspend your listings or your account. We monitor these 5 metrics daily, not weekly, so anomalies get caught before Amazon flags them.

OTDR

On-Time Delivery Rate

≥ 97% target Below 90% = account suspension risk

Percentage of FBM orders delivered by the promised date. The single most-watched metric for FBM sellers. Misses are usually caused by: missed carrier pickups, wrong service level chosen, or shipping from too far from the buyer. We rate-shop carriers + same-day handoff = OTDR consistently 99%+.

VTR

Valid Tracking Rate

≥ 95% target Below 95% = listing suppression

Percentage of FBM orders with valid carrier tracking numbers that scan within the carrier network. Missing tracking or invalid numbers tank this fast. We use carrier API integrations that auto-validate tracking and push back to Seller Central in real time.

LSR

Late Shipment Rate

< 4% target Above 10% = account action

Percentage of orders shipped after the promised ship-by date. Calculated over 7-day and 30-day windows. Even one weekend of missed shipments can spike LSR for the month. Our SLA is same-day shipping for orders received before 2 PM ET, no exceptions.

CRR

Cancellation Rate

< 2.5% target Above 2.5% triggers warnings

Percentage of orders you cancel before shipping (usually because of stockouts or wrong inventory counts). Our real-time inventory sync prevents most stockouts. You see inventory drop in Shopify/Seller Central the moment we pick.

RDR

Refund Rate

< 5% (varies by cat.) Affects Buy Box eligibility

Percentage of orders refunded after delivery. While much of this is product-quality driven, damaged-in-transit refunds we can prevent: better packing, right-sized boxes, fragile labels. Our packing protocol is calibrated per SKU once we know your product.

From order to doorstep

The Amazon FBM workflow, step by step.

Same flow every time, same metrics monitoring, same notifications. No surprises, no "let me check with the warehouse" delays.

01

Inventory arrives at Montreal

Your suppliers ship inventory to our warehouse. Parcel, pallet, or container — all accepted from Canadian, US, and overseas senders. Receive, count, inspect within 24 hours.

02

Bin storage + Seller Central sync

Inventory gets assigned bin locations and synced to your Amazon Seller Central listing quantity. You see accurate counts in real time. No more overselling phantom inventory.

03

Amazon orders pulled via SP-API

We connect to Amazon SP-API and pull FBM orders every 15 minutes. SKU, variant, shipping address, gift options, ship-by date — straight into our pick queue.

04

Pick, pack, label same-day

Orders received before 2 PM ET ship same-day. Picking from bins, packing per SKU protocol, generating Amazon Buy Shipping label (or external carrier label). Photo of every package logged.

05

Tracking auto-pushed to Amazon

Carrier tracking number pushed back to Seller Central within minutes of label generation. Amazon notifies your customer. Your VTR (Valid Tracking Rate) stays clean.

06

Daily metrics review

We monitor your OTDR, LSR, and VTR daily — not weekly, not monthly. Any anomaly = immediate action. Your account health gets actively defended, not just observed.

Native Amazon integration

Plugged into Seller Central via SP-API.

Real-time order sync, automatic tracking push, live inventory updates. No CSV exports, no Zapier, no third-party order management software.

SP

Amazon SP-API direct

Native Amazon SP-API connection. Orders sync every 15 minutes, tracking pushes back automatically. No third-party software, no Zapier.

BUY

Amazon Buy Shipping

We use Amazon Buy Shipping when it makes sense (rate + tracking protection). Falls back to external carriers when their rate beats Amazon's.

INV

Live inventory sync

Stock levels update in Seller Central as we pick. Set restock thresholds in your portal, get alerts before you sell out. Stops cancellation rate damage.

MLT

Multi-channel inventory

Same inventory pool serves Amazon FBM, Shopify DTC, eBay — one warehouse, one bin location per SKU. No split inventory headaches.

Live cost calculator

See your monthly FBM cost in 5 seconds.

Slide to your monthly Amazon FBM orders, pick your average SKUs per order. We calculate your tier, per-order rate, and total monthly spend.

Your Amazon FBM cost, calculated.

Monthly orders + average units per order → tier, rate, and total.

Monthly FBM order volume
500orders / month
1001k2k3k4k5k+
Average units per order
Premium tier
$1.75per order CAD
Base order picks: $875.00
+ Extra units: $0.00 · Monthly total: $875.00

First unit per order included in base rate. Extras at $0.25/unit. Shipping carrier rates billed at cost. Returns at $0.50/inspection.

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Transparent per-order pricing

Full pricing breakdown by tier.

Per-order pricing tiered by monthly Amazon FBM volume. Same pricing as our Shopify DTC service — same workflow.

💲 Transparent Pricing

Plans That Grow With You

All plans include integration, picking, packing, and discounted shipping rates.

Essential
$1.99
per order · 300–499 orders/month
  • Extra Unit Picked+$0.25/unit
  • Shipping BoxFREE if provided
  • Custom Shipping BoxCustom Quote
  • Marketing InsertsCustom Quote
  • Polybags/ExtrasCustom Quote
Elite
$1.30
per order · 1500+ orders/month
  • Extra Unit Picked+$0.25/unit
  • Shipping BoxFREE if provided
  • Custom Shipping BoxCustom Quote
  • Marketing InsertsCustom Quote
  • Polybags/ExtrasCustom Quote
Amazon FBM returns

Returns handled per Amazon\'s rules.

FBM returns are different from Shopify returns. Amazon controls the refund timing, the customer communication, and the return authorization. We handle the physical receiving, inspection, and disposition — all timed to keep Amazon happy and your unit accuracy clean.

The biggest difference: Amazon expects timely processing. Sitting on a returned unit for 2 weeks hurts your seller-perception metrics. Our 4-step flow processes returns within 24 hours of arrival.

01
Amazon authorizes return Customer requests return via Amazon. You auto-approve via your policy, or approve manually. Amazon issues the return label to the customer.
02
Return arrives at Montreal Customer ships back to our address. We receive within 24 hours and log against the original order ID in your portal with photos.
03
Inspect + classify Re-sellable (back to bin), refurbish-able (you decide), or damaged (quarantine). You see photos and our recommendation in the portal within 24 hours of arrival.
04
Restock + Seller Central update Re-sellable units go back to bin and Amazon inventory updates automatically. Damaged units wait for your decision. Refund processing handled by Amazon, not us.
Inside the warehouse

111 Chabanel Ouest, Montreal, Quebec.

Where your Amazon FBM orders get picked, packed, and shipped same-day. Bilingual team, Amazon-trained operators, infrastructure for serious order volume. Full warehouse tour →

FAQ — Amazon FBM fulfillment Canada

15 questions FBM sellers ask before signing.

What is Amazon FBM fulfillment, exactly?
Amazon FBM (Fulfilled by Merchant) means you — or your 3PL partner — handle order fulfillment instead of Amazon. When a customer places an order on your FBM listing, the order comes to you/your warehouse, you pick-pack-ship within Amazon's SLA window, and you handle returns. Amazon manages the listing, payment, and customer communication. PrepKingz handles the warehouse and shipping side from Montreal.
When does FBM make more sense than FBA?
FBM wins over FBA in 4 common scenarios: (1) oversized or heavy products that get killed by FBA dimensional weight fees, (2) low-velocity SKUs where Amazon long-term storage fees crush margin, (3) sellers who want full control over packaging/branding and returns, and (4) sellers testing new SKUs before committing to Amazon's FC network. Many sellers run hybrid — FBA for fast movers, FBM for everything else.
How much does Amazon FBM fulfillment cost in Canada?
PrepKingz Amazon FBM fulfillment starts at $1.30 per order CAD for high-volume sellers (1500+ orders/month), $1.75/order for 500–1499 orders, and $1.99/order for 300–499 orders/month. Extra units beyond the first: $0.25/unit. Shipping carrier rates billed at cost (Canada Post, UPS, FedEx, GLS). Same pricing as our Shopify DTC service since the workflow is identical.
How do you protect my Amazon account health metrics?
Three ways. (1) Same-day shipping SLA for orders received before 2 PM ET keeps Late Shipment Rate (LSR) under 1%. (2) Carrier API integration validates and pushes tracking back to Seller Central in real time keeps Valid Tracking Rate (VTR) above 99%. (3) Daily metrics monitoring — not weekly — catches any anomaly within 24 hours. Most of our FBM clients see their account health scores improve within the first month.
What is OTDR and how do you keep it above 97%?
OTDR is On-Time Delivery Rate — the percentage of FBM orders delivered by Amazon's promised date. Amazon's target is 97%; below 90% risks account suspension. We protect OTDR by (1) rate-shopping 5 carriers per order to pick the right speed/cost balance, (2) same-day handoff for in-window orders, and (3) flagging any extended-transit destinations before the order ships. Our active FBM clients consistently run OTDR above 99%.
What's the minimum order volume for FBM fulfillment?
300 orders per month is the minimum. If you're below that, we can discuss case-by-case but the per-order pricing is calibrated for sellers doing serious FBM volume. Most established FBM sellers cross 300 orders/month easily once they list 10+ active SKUs.
Can I run Amazon FBM and Amazon FBA from the same inventory pool?
Yes — this is one of our most-used setups. Your supplier ships once to Montreal. We store inventory. As FBM orders come in, we pick from the same bins. When you need to send FBA inbound shipments, we prep and route a portion of inventory to Amazon FCs. One warehouse, both fulfillment models, same SKU bin locations.
Do you integrate directly with Amazon Seller Central?
Yes — native Amazon SP-API connection. Orders sync every 15 minutes, tracking pushes back automatically, inventory updates flow both directions. No CSV exports, no Zapier, no third-party order management software required.
What shipping carriers do you use for Amazon FBM orders?
Canada Post, UPS, FedEx, GLS Canada, and UniUni. We use Amazon Buy Shipping when it makes sense (rate + automatic tracking protection), and external carriers when their rates beat Amazon's. Per-order rate shopping happens automatically based on destination, weight, and Amazon's promised delivery date.
How fast do you ship Amazon FBM orders after they're placed?
Same-day shipping for orders received before 2 PM ET (Mon–Fri). Orders after cut-off ship next business day. Same-day weekend shipping available on request. Same-day shipping is non-negotiable because Amazon's ship-by date is non-negotiable — miss it and your Late Shipment Rate spikes.
Do you handle returns for Amazon FBM orders?
Yes — returns are a standard part of FBM. We receive the return, inspect within 24 hours, photograph any damage, restock re-sellable units automatically, and quarantine damaged items for your decision. Returns are billed per-unit inspection ($0.50 typically), with restocking to your bin included. Amazon handles the customer refund, we handle the physical unit.
Can you ship FBM orders cross-border to US customers?
Yes. Many FBM sellers list on both Amazon.ca and Amazon.com. We ship US-bound FBM orders via FedEx Cross-Border or UPS Cross-Border with 2–4 day transit to most US destinations. Customs documentation handled per-shipment. OTDR stays clean because the carriers we use have predictable cross-border transit times.
What about Amazon hazmat products (lithium batteries, aerosols)?
We ship hazmat-classified SKUs (lithium batteries, aerosols, flammable liquids) once you've passed Amazon's hazmat review for the specific SKU. We don't handle the Amazon hazmat application — that's seller-side. Once approved, we apply UN labeling, comply with carrier hazmat rules, and route via hazmat-cleared lanes.
Can you do branded packaging for Amazon FBM orders?
Yes. Custom boxes, branded polymailers, inserts, thank-you cards — same setup as our Shopify DTC service. One nuance: don't include marketing material directing customers off Amazon (it's against Amazon TOS). We help calibrate inserts to be brand-positive without triggering Amazon enforcement.
How do I get started with Amazon FBM fulfillment?
Three steps. (1) Request a quote — tell us your monthly FBM volume, average SKUs per order, channel mix (FBM only, or hybrid with FBA/Shopify), and current Amazon account health status. We reply within 4 business hours. (2) Sign the service agreement (electronic via Documenso). (3) Connect Seller Central API to our portal, ship your inventory, start fulfilling. Most stores go from first contact to first shipped FBM order within 7 business days.
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One warehouse. All your Amazon FBM.

Whether you\'re a FBM-only seller or running hybrid FBA+FBM+Shopify, we handle your Amazon orders from Montreal. Same-day shipping, native SP-API, account health protection, bilingual.

Warehouse 111 Chabanel West, Suite 629
Montreal, QC H2N 1C9
Phone (438) 764-1327 Mon–Fri
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