Houston 3PL · Real-Time Order & Inventory Status
Fulfillment Status: What's Happening to Your Order or Pallet Right Now
Every unit we touch moves through a status you can see, not a support ticket you have to chase. Here's exactly how tracking works, when it updates, and what each stage costs — in the same numbers we quote on the phone.
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Tell us what you sell and your monthly volume. A real person replies within one business day with exact numbers.
Before you request a quote
Know the cost. Check the fit. Plan your first shipment.
Start with a small shipment or an established operation. There is no minimum volume. Tell us what you sell so we can confirm the handling, space and shipping you actually need.
What will my first month cost?
Example: 500 single-item orders under 5 lb × $2.00 full-service handling = $1,000. At $0.25 per mailer add $125; two full billable pallet-months add $50 and one inbound pallet adds $20. Total: $1,195 BEFORE postage, returns or extra work.
Examples use standard storage in the first three months. Long-stay pallet rates are $28/month in months 3–6 and $32/month after six months. Your written quote separates receiving, storage, handling, materials and shipping. Build your own estimate.
Why are there two handling prices?
Under 5 lb, Lean FBA is $0.50/unit and Lean FBM is $1.75/order when goods arrive pre-packed and ready to label. Full-service handling is $0.75/FBA unit or $2.00/FBM order; materials and postage are separate. These are service tiers, not automatic volume discounts.
Heavier items use different weight bands; over 15 lb or bulky items need a written quote. See the complete rate card.
Can you handle my products and platform?
Share your product type, packed dimensions and weight, sales platform and expected volume. Small batches and returns-only enquiries are welcome. Batteries, liquids, food, supplements, temperature-sensitive, hazardous or oversized items need acceptance and handling requirements confirmed before you ship.
For Shopify, Amazon, Walmart or another platform such as Amboras, tell us how orders and inventory are exchanged. The team confirms the connection or file workflow before onboarding; a platform name alone does not guarantee a supported integration.
How do I send inventory?
- Send your SKU list, dimensions, weights and carton/pallet count.
- Receive the written scope, rates and product-acceptance confirmation.
- Confirm account setup, labeling and receiving instructions with the team before dispatch.
- Send shipment details and tracking; agree the first prep job or order workflow.
Receiving location: 6117 Long Dr, Houston, TX 77087. Confirm inbound instructions before sending goods.
What about shipping and storage dimensions?
For a shipping estimate, send origin and destination ZIP codes, packed dimensions, weight, parcel count and desired delivery speed. Handling prices do not include carrier postage. Storage is charged only by carton or pallet. Bin and shelf storage is included in our standard pick-and-pack rate, with no separate charge. Send product dimensions and quantities so the team can confirm usable space, availability and the applicable carton or pallet storage rate in writing.
After you enquire: a real person from our Houston team replies within one business day, confirms any missing details and sends itemized pricing. You can ask for a written quote without booking a sales call. Unsure of volume? Select “Not sure yet” in the quote form.
What "Fulfillment Status" Means at KAK
Fulfillment status is the real-time record of where your inventory sits and what stage each order is in: received, counted, available to sell, picked, packed, or shipped. We run it through KAK WMS, our warehouse management system, so the number you see on your dashboard is the same number our floor team is working off — updated as the scan happens, not batched overnight.
For FBA-bound inventory, status moves through received → prepped (FNSKU labeled, polybagged, bubble wrapped, cartonized) → shipped to Amazon. For FBM and DTC orders, it's received → picked → packed → shipped, with a tracking number pushed back to your store the moment it moves. Lot-number and expiration-date tracking is available on the same dashboard for sellers who need it — useful for supplements, cosmetics, and anything with a shelf life. See how the dashboard fits into the rest of our warehouse operation on the KAK WMS and 3PL warehouse services pages.
How to Check Your Status Right Now
If you're already a client, here's what to check. If you're evaluating us, this is what you'd be looking at from day one.
- Log into your KAK WMS dashboard and pull up inventory by SKU — you'll see on-hand count, lot number, and expiration date if you've enabled that tracking.
- Look up any order to see its current stage: received, picked, packed, or shipped.
- For pallets or cartons already on their way to us, reach out with your PO number and we'll confirm where they stand in receiving.
- If anything looks off, call +1 832 759 1368 or email sales@kaksourcing.com and reference the order or lot number. We're available Mon–Sat 9am–6pm CT, and walk-ins are welcome with 24 hours' notice.
What Drives Your Status Timeline — Our Published Rates
Status doesn't move for free — every stage has a rate attached, and we publish all of them. These are the numbers behind "received," "prepped," and "shipped."
| Service | Rate | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon FBA prep | $0.75/unit | FNSKU labeling and prep labor included — polybags and bubble wrap $0.20 each when used |
| FBM / DTC fulfillment | $2.00 (≤5 lb) · $2.75 (5–8 lb) · $4.00 (8–15 lb) | Pick, pack, ship, and packaging, per order |
| Pallet storage | $25/pallet, billed monthly | Climate-controlled, prorated for the fraction of the month you actually use |
| Receiving | $20/pallet ($5/carton) | Counted, inspected, and scanned into available inventory |
| Returns processing | $1.50/return | Inspection included |
Carrier labels (USPS, UPS, FedEx) are passed through at our discounted rate with no markup. Kitting, bundling, subscription-box assembly, custom inserts, container devanning, LTL freight, and white-glove handling are all available — quoted per shipment once we see your specs, not priced off a card. Full breakdown on our price list and pricing page.
What a Month of Status Updates Actually Costs
Here's the math for a seller shipping 100 FBA prep units, storing 4 pallets for a full month, and receiving those 4 pallets in, at three different FBM order volumes. Every figure below is our published rate — no estimates.
| Monthly FBM orders | 50 orders | 100 orders | 300 orders |
|---|---|---|---|
| FBM pick-pack-ship (@ $2.00, ≤5 lb) | $100.00 | $200.00 | $600.00 |
| Mailers (@ $0.25) | $12.50 | $25.00 | $75.00 |
| FBA prep (100 units @ $0.75) | $75.00 | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Storage (4 pallets, full month) | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| Receiving (4 pallets @ $20.00) | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Returns (5/mo @ $1.50) | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Total | $375.00 | $487.50 | $937.50 |
Storage shown at a full monthly-rate month ($25/pallet per month). Your actual bill is prorated to the days you use — and there's no setup fee.
Same-Day Cutoff: How Status Moves From Received to Shipped
Our cutoff is 2pm CT, Monday through Saturday. Inventory or orders that hit our dock, or land in our system, before that cutoff ship or get prepped the same day — status moves straight from "received" to "shipped" without sitting overnight. Anything after 2pm rolls into the next business day's queue.
We fulfill orders from every major platform you might sell on: Shopify, TikTok Shop, Walmart, eBay, BigCommerce, WooCommerce, Etsy, Magento, and Amazon FBM — at the same published per-order rates no matter which one it is.
The Questions Buyers Ask Before They Ship Us Anything
Minimums, contracts, and fees
No minimum order volume, no minimum spend, no minimum SKU count — we'll take a single unit. No setup fee. No contract; everything runs month-to-month, and you can leave with 30 days' notice. No peak-season surcharges layered on top of the rates above.
Receiving and time-to-available
Receiving is $20 per pallet ($5 per carton). Once a pallet or carton is scanned in, it shows as available inventory on your dashboard the same day for anything that arrives before our 2pm CT cutoff.
Storage billing and climate control
Storage is $25 per pallet per month, climate-controlled, and prorated — you're billed for the days you actually use, not a flat monthly minimum.
Kitting, bundling, and preassembly
For an FBM order with two or more items, add $0.25 multiplied by the total item count. A three-item order under 5 lb is $2.75 full-service handling before materials and postage. Kitting is $0.40 per unit assembled when requested.
Returns
Returns are $1.50 each, with inspection included. If you need photo documentation, restocking, or disposal beyond a standard inspection, tell us what you need and we'll quote it — we don't publish a number for work we haven't scoped.
Support when status looks wrong
Call +1 832 759 1368 or email sales@kaksourcing.com with the order or lot number. Walk-ins are welcome with 24 hours' notice, Mon–Sat 9am–6pm CT.
Ready to see it running on your own SKUs? Get a quote or reach out through contact us — we reply with real numbers, not a discovery-call invite.
Fulfillment Status FAQ
How do I check the status of my inventory or an order?
What stages does an order actually go through?
What's the cutoff time for same-day status updates?
Do you charge for receiving inbound pallets?
How is storage billed, and does it affect my status while inventory sits in the warehouse?
Can I get lot number and expiration date tracking on my status dashboard?
Does the status dashboard sync with Shopify, TikTok Shop, or Walmart?
What happens to the status of a return?
Is there a minimum order volume or a contract to use the dashboard and status tracking?
Who do I contact if my fulfillment status looks wrong?
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Lean handling under 5 lb: FBA $0.50/unit or FBM $1.75/order for pre-packed goods. Full service: $0.75/FBA unit or $2.00/FBM order. Materials and postage are separate; storage is $25/pallet/month.