A Guide to The RFP Process: Steps for a Successful 3PL Search
Streamline your eCommerce logistics with the right 3PL or 4PL partner. Learn the essential RFP process steps to identify the best provider.
Reverse Logistics: Best Practices to Make Returns Your Competitive Advantage
Does your return process leave much to be desired? Discover how to harness reverse logistics with this guide.
10 Critical Questions to Ask Before Choosing Your Fulfillment Partner
Choosing a fulfillment service can be overwhelming. Here are 10 critical questions to ask before deciding.
Amazon Brand Protection: How to Protect My Brand on Amazon
Are you wondering how to protect my brand on Amazon better? Learn about the strategies and tools available for brand protection on Amazon
10 Ways to Optimize Logistics to Protect Your Brand
When you optimize your logistics, you guard your buyer experience, prevent poor reviews and mishaps, and protect your brand.
6 Common Amazon Seller Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
We’ve gathered 6 Amazon FBA mistakes sellers commonly make and show you how to avoid these pitfalls in your own eCommerce activities.
Amazon Inbound Placement Fees: What They Are and How to Reduce Shipping Costs
Learn how to reduce costs despite the new Amazon inbound placement fees with MyFBAPrep's strategic Amazon partnerships.
9 Signs it’s Time to Shift From Your Own Warehouse to a Nationwide Network
Like any healthy relationship, sometimes you need more space. Read the 9 signs it might be time to expand to a nationwide warehouse network.
A Guide to Cross-Selling for Higher Average Order Values
Learn how cross-selling can help you boost your average order values, enhance your buyer experience, and spread your brand further.
Channel Diversification: Diving Into DTC and Other Marketplaces
Maintain brand consistency while investing in channel diversification to protect your brand, acquire more customers, and mitigate risks.
Videos
How to Craft Your Bundling Strategy For DTC Success
Perfect pairs exist all around us — salt and pepper, lemon and lime, milk and cookies. Chances are your favorite online store also hosts its own perfect pairs in a smart bundling strategy. Crafting a DTC bundling strategy is the secret to leveraging the sales potential of these perfect pairs and ensuring your brand stands out against competitors.
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Podcasts
From Cart to Customer: How to Optimize Your eCommerce Logistics with Taylor Smits [Ep.158]
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Prime Talk: PT131- Taylor Smits - Co-Founder & Chief Supply Chain Officer at My FBA Prep
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The Opportunity Podcast: How to Get the Most Out of Your 3PL Fulfillment With Taylor Smits [Ep. 99]
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Two Amazon Sellers and a Microphone: #198 - How Enterprise Level Amazon Sellers Can Benefit From Using A 3PL Network with Taylor Smits
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Return on Podcast: Structuring Your E-Commerce Logistics - Return on Podcast Ep. 3 with Taylor Smits
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Riverbend Consulting: eCommerce Logistics
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Amazon Seller Insights: Leverage 3PL Expertise to Win Amazon Race— Taylor Smits
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The Smartest Amazon Seller: Episode 106: FBA Scales. Getting inventory into FBA doesn't. Best solutions with Taylor Smits
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Next Level eCommerce: The Amazon Mafia vs. The Ticket Mafia: Choose Your Own Adventure - Taylor Smits
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808 Podcast: #423 Taylor Smits - My FBA Prep
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A reliable logistics provider is crucial for a successful eCommerce venture. Companies that focus on supply chain optimization can expect a 10%–15% reduction in total logistics costs, and these services bring such impactful efficiencies. The right logistics provider partner can dramatically improve a business’s bottom line by optimizing processes, slashing costs, and elevating customer satisfaction....
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Sellers on Amazon have two main choices for their order fulfillment: Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) or Amazon Fulfilled by Merchant (FBM). To navigate the vast marketplace successfully, it’s critical to build the right strategy around these models. Although FBA is the more popular option (a whopping 82% of sellers use it), Amazon Fulfilled By Merchant...
In this video, Autron Co-founder & CTO Julian Timings discusses machine learning in Amazon advertising, the importance of retargeting, balancing inventory and ads in Q4, and much more. Transcript below. Julian’s background Rachel Go: First off, thank you so much, Julian, for coming on to chat with me for the MyFBAPrep interview series. To kick...
The average Amazon return rate can vary greatly depending on the product: While some categories hover around 5% to 15%, others, like clothing, jewelry, and electronics, can see a returns rate as high as 40%. That’s a significant chunk of profits vanishing. High return rates can hurt your seller reputation and even lead to account...
eCommerce is an industry of continuous fluctuation. Beyond dedication and fresh ideas, success hinges on recognizing when your business model needs a fundamental shift. From evolving customer habits to tech leaps and crowded markets, understanding when and how to pivot strategically can mean the difference between stagnation and skyrocketing your business. Keep reading to learn...
The world of eCommerce thrives on the harmonious interplay of creativity and technology. Success in this space hinges on eCommerce retailers’ ability to integrate these seemingly disparate forces seamlessly. This requires a nuanced understanding of both, as well as the fostering of effective collaboration among the creative and technical teams that drive them. Drawing on...
To thrive on the Amazon marketplace, you need to do more than just list products. It demands an eye for optimization and a proactive approach to identifying hidden revenue leaks. Regular FBA audits are your secret weapon for maximizing profits, streamlining operations, and staying ahead of the competition. Keep reading to learn how to conduct...
As every seasoned Amazon seller knows, Q4 is the defining moment of the year. It’s the time when consumer demand surges, and inventory management can make or break your sales performance. But with Amazon’s fulfillment centers often experiencing delays during the holiday rush, even the most prepared sellers can find their products stuck in limbo—unavailable...
In the cutthroat world of online retail (and especially on Amazon), having the right amount of stock is critical. Too much ties up cash flow, while too little frustrates customers and hurts your reputation. This article features insights from experts Lesley Hensell of Riverbend Consulting and Chelsea Cohen of SoStocked to explain why mastering inventory...
In the first quarter of 2024, 61% of paid units on Amazon were sold by third-party sellers, many of whom rely on the Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) program to reach millions of customers. While it’s the fuel that drives growth for many vendors on the platform, that doesn’t mean it’s the best solution for everyone. James...
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