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How MyFBAPrep Processed 2 Million+ Units for Shapermint Driving Their Global Expansion

Learn how MyFBAPrep helped scale a womens shapewear brand and streamline operations in our Shapermint case study.
January 01, 2025 | By Rachel Andrea Go

MyFBAPrep Blog

MyFBAPrep UpdatesMyFBAPrep Named to 2025 Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

MyFBAPrep, the leading eCommerce warehouse and fulfillment network for high-growth brands, announced today it has been named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 list for the third consecutive year, ranking No. 3,765. The Inc. 5000 recognizes the most successful independent companies within the U.S. economy’s most dynamic segment—entrepreneur-driven growth brands. This year’s honorees have delivered exceptional performance despite inflationary pressure, supply chain volatility, and labor market challenges. “Making the Inc. 5000 list three years running is validation of the role MyFBAPrep now plays at the center of the modern commerce supply chain,” said Tom Wicky, Co-Founder and CEO of MyFBAPrep. “In a...

By Courtney Dennis on August 12, 2025

AmazonSomeone holding a gift box with a ribbon tied around it10 Amazon FBA Fulfillment Strategies for the Holiday Rush: Inventory Deadlines and Sales Strategies

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 2025 Prime Day Sale was any indicator (a longer, more engaged event with substantial growth in spending and activity compared to previous years) this year’s Amazon holiday sales are sure to be big. Amazon FBA sets strict inventory requirements and firm deadlines—especially during the holiday season....

By Guest on August 12, 2025

PartnersDigitally printed soap labels and containersBeyond the Box: How Right-Sized, Digitally Printed Packaging is Rewriting the Rules for eCommerce Fulfillment

This is a guest post from the EFI team. EFI has recently introduced the Packsize EFI X5 Nozomi, a new packaging creation tool capable of digitally printing, right-sizing, and erecting custom boxes. For many eCommerce brands and fulfillment providers, packaging has historically been an afterthought: a necessary step in the pick-pack-ship process that often lags behind advancements in automation. But with rising customer expectations, labor challenges, and mounting pressure to deliver both efficiency and brand value, it’s time for packaging to pull its weight. In this article, we’ll discuss why it’s so important to get your packaging sizes right and optimize...

By Guest on August 05, 2025

AmazonTwo perfectly prepped Amazon boxes side by sideAmazon Ends FBA Prep Services: What Sellers Need to Know (and How to Prep FBA Moving Forward)

On January 1, 2026, Amazon will officially end all prep and item labeling services for FBA shipments in the U.S. This includes any inventory sent directly into FBA or funneled through Amazon services like AWD (Amazon Warehousing and Distribution), AGL (Amazon Global Logistics), SEND, and Supply Chain Portal if it ultimately lands in FBA. Amazon’s own email to sellers confirms: We’ll no longer offer prep and item labeling services for Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) shipments in the US store… The vast majority of Amazon sellers now handle their own packaging, including prep and item labeling, either on their own, through manufacturing...

By Rachel Andrea Go on July 29, 2025

AmazonA Prime truck on the roadWhat You Can Do to Adapt to Amazon’s New FBA Policies

It’s no secret that Amazon is an eCommerce giant, shipping to over 100 countries and regions. With millions of products and a fast-moving ecosystem, it’s a powerful platform for growing your business. But to keep things running smoothly, Amazon constantly updates its policies and regulations. For sellers, that means one thing: keep up, or risk penalties and missed opportunities. So, let’s take a closer look at where Amazon stands today and the latest updates every seller needs to know to stay ahead. What’s Changing for Amazon FBA Sellers This Year Amazon constantly updates its platform, and this year is no exception....

By Tom Wicky on July 22, 2025

MyFBAPrep UpdatesA busy warehouse with plenty of movement, people, and vehiclesAmazon Names MyFBAPrep a Recommended FBA Prep Service Provider

CORAL SPRINGS, FLA. (July 15, 2025) – MyFBAPrep, the leading global eCommerce warehouse network, has been selected by Amazon as a Recommended Prep Service Provider for Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA), following Amazon’s most extensive national vetting process to date. The rigorous evaluation spanned hundreds of performance, compliance, and scalability data points aimed at identifying logistics partners capable of delivering Amazon-grade prep services to its 1.1 million active marketplace sellers in The United States.  The program is designed to spotlight a curated handful of logistics providers that can reliably execute prep to meet more than 1 billion units of projected annual demand...

By Courtney Dennis on July 15, 2025

AmazonMisc charts and bar graphsAmazon Launches Custom Analytics: Here’s How to Maximize It

Amazon has just dropped a bombshell in the eCommerce world: Custom Analytics, a full-fledged business intelligence dashboard inside Seller Central. For years, sellers have begged for deeper, customizable reporting without having to export CSVs into Excel or wrangle 3rd-party BI tools. Now, Amazon is delivering. What is Amazon Custom Analytics? Think of Custom Analytics like having Tableau or Power BI embedded directly into your Seller Central account. Amazon now lets you: Build your own dashboards from scratch or use Amazon’s prebuilt templates. Choose from hundreds of metrics spanning every major report type—Inventory, Coupons, Search Query Performance, and more. Slice and dice...

By Tom Wicky on July 10, 2025

AmazonA mobile phone on the sign up screen for PrimeAmazon Prime Day Goes Bigger: Why Brands Need to Rethink Logistics for a 4-Day Marathon

Amazon just changed the game again. You have to love them for being such unpredictably predictable game-changers. For the first time, Prime Day will stretch into a four-day event (starting today! July 8-11), which happens to be the longest in its history. On the surface, it’s another chance for shoppers to load up on deals. Beneath the surface, it’s a full-court press in Amazon’s battle for mid-year retail dominance. For brands like you, it’s an operational stress test. Those who can move fast, ship smart, and keep products in stock will clean up. Those who can’t will bleed sales and ranking....

By Tom Wicky on July 08, 2025

Fulfillment and LogisticsRobotic arms packing three different items into one box to make a uniform assortment package for a brandCo-Packing for Startups: How to Scale Without the Overhead

Launching a consumer product brand is an exciting journey—but scaling production can quickly become one of your biggest hurdles. For early-stage brands, the cost of building a manufacturing facility, buying equipment, and hiring staff is often out of reach. That’s where co-packing services for startups come in. A good co-packer (short for “contract packager”) allows you to focus on product development, branding, and sales while they handle the heavy lifting of production and packaging. For startups looking to grow without burning cash, co-packing is a powerful way to scale efficiently, minimize risk, and stay lean. What Is a Co-Packer? A co-packer...

By Tom Wicky on July 03, 2025

Fulfillment and LogisticsFactory line with robotic arms and machines to assemble itemsCo-Packing vs. Contract Manufacturing: What’s the Difference?

As brands grow from concept to shelf, one of the most important decisions they face is how to produce their product at scale. Two common options are co-packing and contract manufacturing—terms that are often used interchangeably, but actually represent different types of partnerships. Understanding the distinction between co-packing vs contract manufacturing is essential for choosing the right approach for your business, especially in industries like food, beverage, beauty, and supplements. In this article, we’ll break down the differences, benefits, and how to decide which model best fits your brand. What Is Co-Packing? Co-packing (short for contract packaging) is when a third-party...

By Tom Wicky on July 01, 2025

Fulfillment and LogisticsRows of different types of drink cans lined upFinding the Right Beverage Co-Packer: What to Know

In the competitive world of beverage production, getting your product from concept to customer requires more than just a great idea and a killer recipe. One of the most critical steps in scaling your beverage brand is partnering with the right co-packer. A beverage co-packer (contract packager) helps brands produce, bottle, can, label, and prepare beverages for distribution — often providing the infrastructure and expertise small or growing brands can’t afford to build in-house. But how do you find the right beverage co-packer for your business? Here’s what you need to know. What Is a Beverage Co-Packer? A beverage co-packer is...

By Tom Wicky on June 26, 2025

PartnersHuman hands hovering over a keyboardScale Your Brand By Combining AI with Human Intelligence

This is a guest post from Nishka Sinha, Co-founder & CMO of Dresma, a Silicon Valley-based start-up. Dresma offers an all-in-one AI-powered platform Dresma and the DoMyShoot mobile app, a self-use solution for online sellers to custom generate professional eCommerce images instantly at unprecedented scale & low cost. In today’s hyper-competitive digital marketplace, brands are in a constant battle to stand out and effectively scale their operations. The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has given us all a powerful toolkit, promising to automate processes, deliver personalized customer experiences, and provide invaluable, data-driven insights at an unprecedented scale. However, sellers must understand that...

By Guest on June 24, 2025

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