First and foremost, an FBA Prep Center helps sellers avoid fines for long-term storage. By storing products at a 3PL warehouse and sending only the necessary inventory to the Amazon FBA warehouse when needed, sellers can efficiently manage their stock. Additionally, the Prep Center offers expertise in complying with Amazon’s stringent requirements, allowing sellers to entrust product preparation to professionals rather than navigating the process themselves.
An FBA Prep Center serves as an intermediary between the supplier and the FBA warehouse. It monitors the quality of deliveries and can repack and label products if necessary.
Among other advantages, FBA Prep Centers provide:
- Reduced fulfillment time: Amazon can fulfill orders faster for products that are already prepped and packaged according to their requirements.
- Lower shipping costs: FBA Prep Centers can offer discounts on shipping by sending large volumes of goods.
- Improved customer service: Faster fulfillment times and fewer errors can lead to better customer service.
- Time savings: Outsourcing the preparation and fulfillment of orders allows sellers to focus on other aspects of their business.