MyFBAPrep Blog
As an Amazon seller, you know the importance of order handling. When sales are steady, things feel manageable, but what happens when demand surges? Suddenly, you’re dealing with delayed shipments, inventory mismatches, and unhappy shoppers flooding your customer service inquiries. Whether you struggle to keep up or are planning for future growth, mastering order handling...
If you’re selling on Amazon, FBA prep is mission critical. Every unit needs to meet Amazon’s strict packaging, labeling, and compliance guidelines before it reaches an Amazon Fulfillment Center (FC). One slip-up? Your inventory gets rejected or delayed. Worse: Amazon recently announced it will phase out its own prep services by 2026. That means thousands...
Having a poorly managed inventory could cost you up to 11% of your annual revenue. That’s a significant amount of lost money you could use to expand your business. But managing inventory can be difficult no matter a business’s size. It takes careful planning to hold the right amount of stock without overloading your warehouse...
Have you heard about the failed Cherry Express run? Chile shipped about $60 to $130 million worth of cherries to China, but the shipment was delayed in the Pacific Ocean and arrived 28 days late. Even though the cherries were kept cold the entire time, many of them still spoiled and were rejected once they...
Today’s eCommerce customers expect more: faster shipping, smooth unboxing, and products that feel handpicked just for them. To keep up, brands can’t just focus on moving products. They need to fine-tune their entire supply chain to stay competitive. One powerful yet often overlooked strategy in supply chain optimization is kitting and assembly. Businesses can reduce...
If you’re importing goods and selling on Amazon or your own DTC site, drayage isn’t just another logistics term — it’s your first mile of fulfillment. When your containers arrive at U.S. ports, the clock starts ticking. Delays mean detention fees. Confusion means inventory bottlenecks. Drayage is the short-distance movement of cargo — from port...
The Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) model has changed the game for modern retail. When brands skip middlemen, they can connect directly with their customers and take full control of their brand experience. That opens up a lot of opportunities, but it also comes with some serious logistical pressure. From fast shipping to smooth returns and great unboxing...
On June 29, 2025, Amazon quietly recalibrated its Seller-Fulfilled Prime (SFP) and Priority Shipping Options (PSO). If you’re not ready to adapt at speed, your margins are already under pressure. What Just Changed—and Why It Matters 1. Streamlined Trial Management Amazon isn’t messing around with sluggish onboarding or vague probation periods anymore. SFP trial rules...
Let’s face it: returns are part of the eCommerce game. And while they’re expected, they can also be expensive. From shipping fees to added operational workload, returns quickly add up. For brands, every return is a moment that can impact customer satisfaction, retention, and overall business health. That’s why eCommerce returns management has become a...
Amazon’s handing down a seismic shift—from September 2 to November 30, 2025, deprecated variation themes are being purged from seller templates. Themes flagged “Deprecated: Do Not Use” will block edits to pricing, titles, bullets, and keywords while remaining live (just untouchable). You’ll see the error: “the value specified is invalid.” Why This Matters for FBA...
Co-packing is no longer just a behind-the-scenes service—it’s a critical driver of product quality, brand scalability, and operational efficiency. If you’re producing at scale or preparing for rapid growth, your co-packer isn’t just a vendor—it’s a strategic partner. We’ve cut through the noise to spotlight the top co-packing providers for brands that demand consistency, flexibility,...
This is a guest post from the DCL Logistics team. DCL Logistics is a modern 3PL, grounded by 40 years of operational expertise. For many DTC brands, Amazon isn’t just a supplemental channel—it’s a core part of their growth strategy, often outperforming their own ecommerce platforms and driving the majority of sales. If Amazon’s July...
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