Question 1

What is AMZ Prep?

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AMZ Prep is a global third-party logistics (3PL) provider that helps ecommerce businesses manage warehousing, fulfillment, Amazon FBA Prep, freight forwarding, and international logistics. We support brands selling through Amazon, Shopify, Walmart, TikTok Shop, and other sales channels by providing scalable logistics solutions across multiple countries.

Question 2

What services does AMZ Prep offer?

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We provide a complete range of ecommerce logistics services, including Amazon FBA Prep, DTC fulfillment, B2B fulfillment, warehousing, freight forwarding, cross-border logistics, inventory storage, kitting, bundling, subscription box fulfillment, returns management, cold storage, and quality inspections.

Question 3

What makes AMZ Prep different from other 3PL providers?

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AMZ Prep combines Amazon expertise with multi-channel fulfillment and international logistics. Instead of working with several providers, businesses can manage warehousing, fulfillment, freight, and inventory through one partner. Our Navigate Warehouse Management System also provides real-time visibility into inventory and fulfillment activity.

Question 4

Is AMZ Prep a third-party logistics (3PL) provider?

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Yes. AMZ Prep is a full-service third-party logistics provider. We store inventory, prepare products, fulfill orders, and coordinate shipping so businesses can focus on sales, marketing, and growth instead of warehouse operations.

Question 5

Who is AMZ Prep best suited for?

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We primarily work with established ecommerce businesses, including Amazon sellers, Shopify brands, wholesalers, manufacturers, subscription box companies, and consumer packaged goods brands.

Question 6

Where are AMZ Prep's fulfillment centers located?

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Our fulfillment network spans the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, and the United Arab Emirates.

Question 7

Can international businesses use AMZ Prep?

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Yes. Many of our clients operate internationally. We help businesses store inventory closer to their customers, simplify cross-border shipping, and expand into new markets without having to establish their own warehouse operations.

Question 8

Can I use more than one warehouse?

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Yes. Many businesses distribute inventory across multiple fulfillment centers to reduce shipping costs and improve delivery times.

Question 9

How do I become an AMZ Prep client?

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The process starts with a discovery call where we learn about your products, order volume, and fulfillment requirements. After reviewing your needs, we'll provide a customized proposal. Once your agreement is complete, we'll guide you through onboarding and help you prepare your first inbound shipment.

Question 10

How long does onboarding take?

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Most clients are ready to start shipping within a few business days after agreements are signed and all required product information has been provided.

Question 11

Do I receive a dedicated account manager?

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Yes. Every client works with a dedicated logistics professional who serves as their primary point of contact. Your account manager can assist with onboarding, inventory planning, operational questions, and ongoing support.

Question 12

Is there a minimum commitment?

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Yes. AMZ Prep typically works with clients under an annual agreement with a 90-day minimum commitment and a 30-day written cancellation notice after the initial term.

Question 13

Does AMZ Prep support seasonal businesses?

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Yes. We regularly help businesses prepare for seasonal demand, including Prime Day, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, holiday sales, and new product launches.

Question 14

What is Amazon FBA Prep?

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Amazon FBA Prep is the process of preparing inventory to meet Amazon's inbound requirements before it arrives at a fulfillment center. This may include labeling, poly bagging, bundling, carton preparation, palletizing, and quality inspections.

Question 15

Does AMZ Prep provide Amazon FBA Prep?

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Yes. Amazon FBA Prep is one of our core services. We prepare inventory according to Amazon's requirements so your products are ready to be received into the Amazon fulfillment network quickly and efficiently.

Question 16

Does AMZ Prep apply FNSKU labels?

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Yes. We print and apply FNSKU labels according to Amazon's requirements, ensuring products are properly identified before entering Amazon's fulfillment network.

Question 17

Does AMZ Prep provide poly bagging and bubble wrapping?

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Yes. We provide poly bagging, bubble wrapping, shrink wrapping, and other protective packaging services whenever Amazon requires them or when additional product protection is recommended during transit.

Question 18

Can AMZ Prep bundle products?

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Yes. We create product bundles, multi-packs, promotional kits, and other custom packaging configurations according to your specifications and Amazon's requirements.

Question 19

Does AMZ Prep palletize Amazon shipments?

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Yes. We build pallets according to Amazon's inbound shipping requirements and carrier specifications to help ensure shipments are accepted without unnecessary delays.

Question 20

Can AMZ Prep process Amazon removal orders?

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Yes. We regularly receive Amazon removal orders. Returned inventory can be inspected, stored, relabeled, repackaged, or prepared for future shipments based on your instructions.

Question 21

Can AMZ Prep store inventory before sending it to Amazon?

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Yes. Many businesses use AMZ Prep as a buffer warehouse. Instead of sending all inventory to Amazon at once, we store reserve inventory and release shipments based on your replenishment schedule.

Question 22

Does AMZ Prep support Amazon AWD?

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Yes. We support inventory preparation for Amazon Warehousing and Distribution (AWD). Our team can coordinate inventory movement based on your fulfillment strategy and Amazon's receiving requirements.

Question 23

Can AMZ Prep help reduce Amazon storage fees?

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Yes. Many brands store reserve inventory in our warehouses and replenish Amazon only when needed. This approach provides greater inventory control while helping reduce long-term storage fees within Amazon's fulfillment network.

Question 24

Does AMZ Prep support private label brands?

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Yes. Private label brands make up a significant portion of our client base. We support labeling, packaging, storage, bundling, inventory management, and ongoing Amazon replenishment for private label businesses.

Question 25

Does AMZ Prep provide warehouse storage?

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Yes. AMZ Prep offers secure, scalable warehouse storage for ecommerce businesses, including storage for Amazon FBA, direct-to-consumer orders, wholesale distribution, and seasonal stock.

Question 26

Does AMZ Prep offer pallet storage?

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Yes. Pallet storage is available for businesses storing bulk inventory, reserve stock, or wholesale shipments.

Question 27

Does AMZ Prep receive container shipments?

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Yes. We receive Full Container Load (FCL), Less than Container Load (LCL), Full Truckload (FTL), and Less than Truckload (LTL) shipments at select facilities.

Question 28

Can I monitor my inventory online?

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Yes. Clients have access to Navigate, our Warehouse Management System, where they can monitor inventory levels, inbound shipments, fulfillment activity, and order status in real time.

Question 29

Does AMZ Prep support lot number tracking?

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Yes. Lot tracking is available for qualifying products that require batch identification.

Question 30

Does AMZ Prep support expiration date tracking?

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Yes. We can track expiration dates for eligible products and help ensure inventory is rotated appropriately to support compliance and reduce product waste.

Question 31

Does AMZ Prep offer cold storage?

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Yes. We offer cold storage solutions for qualifying products through select facilities. If your inventory requires refrigerated or temperature-controlled storage, we'll review your requirements during onboarding.

Question 32

What is direct-to-consumer (DTC) fulfillment?

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Direct-to-consumer (DTC) fulfillment is the process of storing inventory, picking, packing, and shipping individual customer orders placed through your online store or marketplace.

Question 33

Does AMZ Prep provide DTC fulfillment?

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Yes. We fulfill direct-to-consumer orders for ecommerce brands across multiple sales channels. Orders are processed from your inventory and shipped directly to your customers using trusted carrier partners.

Question 34

Does AMZ Prep provide B2B fulfillment?

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Yes. We support wholesale distribution, retail replenishment, and business-to-business shipments. Our team prepares orders according to your customer's requirements to help ensure smooth delivery and compliance.

Question 35

Does AMZ Prep integrate with Shopify?

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Yes. Our technology integrates with Shopify, allowing orders to flow into our fulfillment system automatically. Once orders are fulfilled, tracking information is synchronized back to your store.

Question 36

Does AMZ Prep support Walmart Marketplace fulfillment?

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Yes. We help businesses fulfill Walmart Marketplace orders from the same inventory used for other sales channels.

Question 37

Does AMZ Prep support TikTok Shop fulfillment?

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Yes. We support fulfillment for TikTok Shop sellers, allowing inventory to be stored, picked, packed, and shipped from our fulfillment network as customer orders are received.

Question 38

Can AMZ Prep fulfill subscription boxes?

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Yes. We provide subscription box fulfillment, including product assembly, kitting, packaging, inventory management, and recurring order fulfillment for subscription-based businesses.

Question 39

Does AMZ Prep offer freight forwarding?

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Yes. AMZ Prep provides freight forwarding services to help move inventory from manufacturers, suppliers, and ports to our fulfillment centers.

Question 40

Can AMZ Prep help with customs clearance?

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Yes. We can assist with customs coordination as part of your international shipping strategy. Our team works with trusted partners to help ensure shipments move through customs as efficiently as possible.

Question 41

Does AMZ Prep provide cross-border logistics?

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Yes. We help businesses move inventory across international borders while supporting warehousing, fulfillment, and inventory management in multiple countries.

Question 42

Can AMZ Prep import inventory from China?

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Yes. Many of our clients manufacture products in China and ship inventory directly to our fulfillment centers. We can coordinate inbound freight and prepare inventory for storage, fulfillment, or Amazon FBA once it arrives.

Question 43

What is Navigate?

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Navigate is AMZ Prep's proprietary Warehouse Management System (WMS). It gives clients real-time visibility into inventory, inbound shipments, fulfillment orders, and warehouse activity, helping businesses manage their operations from a single platform.

Question 44

Which ecommerce platforms does AMZ Prep integrate with?

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AMZ Prep integrates with Shopify, Amazon, Walmart Marketplace, TikTok Shop, WooCommerce, and BigCommerce, among other platforms.

Question 45

Does AMZ Prep provide API access?

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API capabilities may be available depending on your integration requirements. If your business requires a custom integration, our team can discuss the available options during the onboarding process.

Question 46

Does AMZ Prep handle product returns?

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Yes, for qualifying clients. Returns management is available based on your fulfillment program and operational requirements, including receiving, inspection, restocking, repackaging, or disposal.

Question 47

Can returned inventory be resold?

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Often, yes. If a returned product passes inspection and meets your quality standards, it may be relabeled, repackaged, or prepared for resale.

Question 48

Does AMZ Prep accept hazardous materials?

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Hazardous materials may be accepted on a case-by-case basis depending on product classification, warehouse location, and applicable regulations.

Question 49

Does AMZ Prep accept Online Arbitrage (OA) or Retail Arbitrage (RA) businesses?

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No. AMZ Prep primarily partners with established brands, manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and authorized resellers. We do not typically onboard Online Arbitrage or Retail Arbitrage businesses.

Question 50

Can AMZ Prep perform quality inspections?

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Yes. Quality inspection services are available as a value-added service. We can verify quantities, inspect packaging, check barcode accuracy, and identify visible damage before products are fulfilled or shipped to Amazon.

Question 51

Does AMZ Prep offer kitting services?

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Yes. Kitting is available for qualifying clients and can be customized to your operational requirements, including promotional kits, multi-SKU bundles, subscription boxes, or retail-ready assemblies.

Question 52

Can AMZ Prep assemble subscription boxes?

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Yes. Subscription box assembly is available as a value-added service. We can receive inventory, assemble each box according to your specifications, and fulfill recurring shipments directly to your customers.

Question 53

Does AMZ Prep provide barcode labeling?

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Yes. Barcode labeling is one of our core value-added services. We can print and apply product labels, FNSKU labels, carton labels, pallet labels, and other operational labels as required.

Question 54

Is same-day fulfillment available?

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Same-day fulfillment may be available for qualifying clients and order volumes. Availability depends on your fulfillment program, warehouse location, order cutoff times, and operational requirements.

Question 55

How does AMZ Prep prepare for peak season?

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We work closely with clients to forecast inventory, staffing, and warehouse capacity before periods such as Prime Day, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and the holiday season.

Question 56

Which shipping carriers does AMZ Prep work with?

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AMZ Prep works with a network of trusted domestic and international shipping carriers. Available carrier options may vary by warehouse location, destination, service level, and your fulfillment program.

Question 57

Does AMZ Prep ship internationally?

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Yes. International shipping is available for qualifying clients and destinations. We'll review your shipping requirements, customs considerations, and delivery expectations to recommend the best solution.

Question 58

Can AMZ Prep help my business expand internationally?

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Yes. We work with businesses expanding into new markets by providing warehousing, fulfillment, freight, and cross-border logistics across the US, Canada, UK, Europe, Australia, and UAE.

Question 59

Can I store inventory in multiple countries?

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Yes. Multi-country inventory placement is available for qualifying clients. During onboarding, we'll review your order volume, customer locations, and shipping strategy to recommend the most effective fulfillment network.

Question 60

What types of products can be stored in cold storage?

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Cold storage may be suitable for products that require temperature-controlled environments, including food and beverage products, health and wellness items, cosmetics, and other temperature-sensitive inventory.

Question 61

Does AMZ Prep monitor storage temperatures?

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Yes. Temperature-controlled facilities follow established monitoring procedures to help maintain the required storage environment for qualifying products.

Question 62

Does cold storage support lot and expiration date tracking?

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Yes. For qualifying products, lot number and expiration date tracking can be incorporated into your inventory management process to support traceability and inventory rotation.

Question 63

How is cold storage pricing determined?

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Pricing depends on several factors, including storage temperature, inventory volume, warehouse location, handling requirements, and the services included in your fulfillment program. We'll provide a customized quote based on your needs.

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