Retail-ready packs that cut handling time and reduce returns
If you are searching whether kitting should happen in China or at your 3PL, how to prepare multi packs for Amazon FBA, what documents retailers expect for shelf ready sets, or how to stop miscounts and label errors, this page gives you a practical answer. Orient Exports combines light assembly, component kitting, and re pack in the same flow as sourcing, quality control, and export. The result is a carton that arrives ready to sell or install instead of a project that needs more labor after it lands.
Assembly means we add or sub assemble parts so a product reaches your customer closer to finished. Kitting means we combine multiple SKUs into one sellable unit such as a bundle, a tool set, or a sample kit. Re pack means we move goods from factory cartons into packaging that meets a specific program such as retail trays, color boxes, or FBA compliant cartons. All three share the same goal which is to shift work upstream where it is cheaper and more controlled while protecting accuracy and presentation.
Teams usually compare labor cost and error rate. Doing it at origin can save a material amount per unit and removes an entire touch point after import. The limiting factor is quality control. If counts are wrong or labels are inconsistent the savings disappear. Our approach is to connect kitting to the same acceptance criteria we use for production and to publish photo proof sets for every configuration. That combination maintains accuracy at scale and keeps your receiving teams confident.
Expect a simple plan that names each component, the final sellable unit, and how it will be labeled and packed. Expect photo proofs that show the inside of the kit, the outer carton, the barcode, and any inserts. Expect a count check for each kit type and a record of weights and dimensions for each level of packaging. Expect cartons and pallets that follow the rules for the destination whether that is Amazon FBA, a national retailer, a 3PL, or a project site. These artifacts live with your export file so compliance, operations, and finance see the same source of truth.
Is kitting worth it for my program. It pays when you sell the bundle as a single unit or when post arrival labor is a bottleneck. It also pays when incorrect counts or wrong labels have been causing chargebacks or returns.
How much time does this add. Most kitting windows are one to seven days after production depending on complexity and volume. We plan the window during sourcing so bookings are not pushed.
Can you place our barcodes and inserts. Yes. Send dielines or reference images. We return a proof that shows location and sizing before we run volume.
What about FBA rules. We place ASIN labels, suffocation warnings when needed, carton limits, and pallet patterns that match Amazon intake.
Will this help with retailer routing guides. Yes. We align carton markings, inner pack counts, and pallet patterns to the guide you provide so deliveries are not rejected.
What if a kit includes items from different factories. We consolidate first then run kitting so counts and barcodes match the final unit and so transit damage does not split the set.
Most problems are simple. A barcode points to the wrong unit. A bundle has an uneven count. An insert is missing. Cartons are overweight for the destination rules. The fix is to treat kitting like production. We use a single bill of materials for the kit, a checklist for labels and inserts, a count check on finished kits, and a photo proof set saved with the file. That turns a variable task into a repeatable one. It also makes downstream disputes easy to resolve because the images and weights match the shipment.
Retail presentation means little if cartons fail in the lane you chose. We match corrugate grade and pack density to the route and include drop or equivalent tests where necessary. Edges and finishes are protected so the unboxing looks clean. For programs that need it we add tamper evidence or seals so every unit arrives in the same state it left.
You save in three places. Origin labor is typically lower than post arrival labor. Errors fall when counts and labels are verified before export. Freight can be optimized by choosing inner and outer counts that fill cartons and pallets cleanly. The net effect is fewer touches, fewer claims, and a more predictable landed cost. If your finance team wants to see the sensitivity we can show how count accuracy and carton density affect margin.
Kitting is easier when the same team chose the factory, set the acceptance criteria, and inspects the run. The unit we approve in Product Development becomes the unit we assemble and label. The photos our inspectors take feed directly into the kitting proof and the export documents. That continuity keeps schedules tight and removes most reasons for a receiving team to push a shipment aside.
Use assembly, kitting, and re pack when you sell bundles, when you need shelf ready packaging, when you ship to FBA, or when your receiving teams are spending time fixing work that should have been done at origin. It also helps when you are rolling out a program to multiple regions and need the same presentation everywhere.
Share your kit bill of materials, dielines or reference packaging, barcode rules, destination rules, and your target ship date. If you are switching from post arrival work, include one prior invoice from your 3PL so we can show the comparison. We will return a plan, a proof set, and a schedule that fits your production and bookings.
Ready to ship retail ready product without extra touches after import. Send your details and get a kitting plan with photo proofs you can approve this week.
Curated factory shortlists, price/terms, and on-site or remote audits before POs.
Tooling guidance and EVT/DVT samples to lock a golden standard.
DUPRO/PSI inspections, photo/video evidence, third-party testing, and CAPA.
CI/PL/COO/HS docs, consolidation, customs clearance, and FBA/Retail prep.
