Small Business Fulfillment With No Setup Fees, Month-to-Month
AMZ Prep provides fulfillment for small businesses shipping 300 to 500 orders a month across Amazon, Shopify, and DTC channels, on month-to-month terms. AMZ Prep is best for brands that sell on Amazon plus Shopify, retail or other marketplaces and want every channel shipped from one inventory pool.
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Key Takeaways
Updated November 2026
- AMZ Prep fits small brands selling on Amazon, Shopify and DTC that ship 300 or more orders a month (FBA prep, DTC and shipping combined), on month-to-month terms.
- AMZ Prep operates 50+ fulfillment centers in 6 countries (US, Canada, UK, Germany, Netherlands, UAE), processing 10M+ units a month for 5,000+ brands.
- Published starting rates: DTC fulfillment from $1.00 per order, FBA prep from $0.40 per item, case forwarding from $1.50 per box, postage at the carrier price.
- Small brands like 437, WOOF and ANS Performance run Amazon and DTC from one inventory pool with a named account manager.
- Below 300 orders a month, Amazon FBA alone or a no-minimum DTC 3PL is usually the better fit.
What Small Business Fulfillment Means
Small business fulfillment is storing a brand's inventory, picking and packing each order, and shipping it to the customer, handled by a third-party logistics provider (3PL) instead of the founder's garage or spare room.
Small brands usually sell on one to three channels at once. Amazon, Shopify and DTC each have their own packaging, labeling and compliance rules. AMZ Prep runs all of them from one inventory pool, for brands shipping 300 to 500 orders a month and growing.
- Inventory stored close to your customers
- Orders pulled in automatically from Amazon, Shopify, Walmart, TikTok Shop and more
- Every order barcode-scanned at pick and pack, at 99.8% order accuracy
- Postage rate-shopped across 35+ carriers and passed through at the carrier price
When a Small Business Should Outsource Fulfillment
Most brands look for a 3PL when packing orders starts taking the time they need for product and marketing. These are the usual signs.
Packing takes hours every day
You spend more time labeling boxes than growing the business. AMZ Prep dispatches orders the same day when they arrive by 3 PM local time.
Errors are creeping in
Wrong items and late shipments hurt reviews and seller metrics. AMZ Prep runs at 99.8% order accuracy.
You want a second or third channel
Adding Amazon, Walmart or TikTok Shop means channel-specific prep and compliance. AMZ Prep handles it from the same stock.
You're past 300 orders a month
That is AMZ Prep's minimum, counted across FBA prep, DTC and shipping. Below it, packing in-house or Amazon FBA alone usually costs less.
How AMZ Prep Handles Small Business Fulfillment
Five steps, run by AMZ Prep's operations team, with live visibility in Navigate, AMZ Prep's own platform.
Send inventory to the nearest AMZ Prep center
Ship from your supplier to the AMZ Prep center closest to your customers.
Receiving and storage
The team counts and inspects every shipment and puts it away. Counts sync to every connected sales channel.
Orders arrive automatically
Amazon, Shopify and DTC orders flow in with no uploads, and route to the center closest to the customer.
Pick, pack and ship
Orders are packed to each channel's rules, in your branded packaging for DTC, and shipped on the best-value carrier.
Tracking and returns
Tracking goes back to your store. Returns are inspected and restocked or set aside under your rules.
What Small Brands Get From AMZ Prep
Six things small brands ask for most, all on one account and one inventory pool.
Low minimum, month-to-month
The minimum is 300 orders a month, and FBA prep, DTC and shipping all count toward it. No long-term contract and no setup fees.
FBA prep from $0.40
FNSKU labeling, poly bagging, bundling and shipment creation, sent to Amazon on Middle Mile.
Multi-channel from day one
Amazon, Shopify, Walmart, TikTok Shop and eBay from the same stock, so adding a channel doesn't mean a new provider.
A named account manager
Reachable by phone and email during working hours, not a ticket queue.
Kitting and bundling
Bundles, gift sets and kits built in-house, quoted on the same rate card as fulfillment.
35+ carriers
Live rate shopping on every order, with postage passed through at the carrier price and no markup.
AMZ Prep vs a DTC-First 3PL vs Amazon FBA for Small Brands
The three options most small brands weigh at 300 to 500 orders a month.
| Feature | AMZ Prep | Typical DTC-first 3PL | Amazon FBA alone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon and Shopify from one inventory | Yes | Often FBA handled separately | Amazon orders only; MCF for others |
| FBA prep | Yes, in-house | Varies; often a separate service | You prep or pay Amazon |
| Branded packaging | Yes | Yes | No, Amazon packaging |
| Kitting and bundling | Quoted on the same rate card | Usually an extra fee | Limited |
| Countries | US, Canada, UK, Germany, Netherlands, UAE | Mostly US | Per Amazon marketplace |
| Minimum | 300 orders a month, month-to-month | Varies by provider | None |
Sales Channels AMZ Prep Supports for Small Brands
Direct integrations, so orders, stock and tracking sync on their own.
| Channel | What AMZ Prep handles |
|---|---|
| Amazon | FBA prep, labeling and replenishment, plus FBM orders from the same stock |
| Shopify and Shopify Plus | Shopify Plus certified, with AMZ Prep’s own Shopify app, Prep Parcel |
| Walmart | Marketplace orders and WFS prep |
| TikTok Shop | Direct API connection and same-day dispatch for orders received by 3 PM local time |
| eBay, Etsy and others | API connections, 50+ platforms in total |
| Your own site (DTC) | Branded packaging, custom inserts and returns |
What Small Business Fulfillment Costs
AMZ Prep publishes its starting rates. Everything else is quoted from your products and written into the rate card before you start.
| Line | AMZ Prep |
|---|---|
| DTC pick and pack | From $1.00 per order |
| FBA prep | From $0.40 per item: receiving, FNSKU labels, poly bagging, carton labels, shipment creation |
| Case forwarding to Amazon | From $1.50 per box |
| Postage | Carrier price passed through, no markup |
| Storage and receiving | Quoted from product dimensions and how fast stock turns |
| Kitting and bundling | Quoted with your fulfillment rates, on one invoice |
| Setup and contract | No setup fees, month-to-month |
Send your volume and SKUs and you get a written quote within one business day. Full rates are on the pricing page.
Small Brands That Ship With AMZ Prep
Brands across apparel, pet, supplements and food use AMZ Prep to run more than one channel from one stock pool.
437
Toronto activewear brand that cut shipping costs by 25 to 30% per package and now ships from 5 AMZ Prep centers, 1 in Canada and 4 in the US.
WOOF
Stock ships from the supplier to AMZ Prep to Amazon in 3 to 5 days, with zero placement fees and a stable FBA flow.
ANS Performance
98% in-stock rate on Amazon and 25% cost savings after moving FBA prep and DTC fulfillment to AMZ Prep.
The New Primal
Food brand running Amazon and DTC from one inventory pool with AMZ Prep.
Who AMZ Prep Fits, and Who It Does Not
AMZ Prep is best for brands that sell on Amazon plus Shopify, retail or other marketplaces and want every channel shipped from one inventory pool.
A strong fit
- Small brands shipping 300 to 500 orders a month and growing
- Brands selling on Amazon plus Shopify, Walmart or TikTok Shop
- Brands that want FBA prep and DTC from one stock pool
- Brands that want branded packaging and kits
A better fit elsewhere
- Brands under 300 orders a month
- Shopify-only brands that never plan to sell on Amazon and want no minimum
- Online or retail arbitrage sellers under 2,500 orders a month
- Sellers who only need returns processing
Questions to Ask a 3PL as a Small Business, With AMZ Prep’s Answers
Take these into every 3PL call. The right-hand column is how AMZ Prep answers.
| Question to ask | AMZ Prep's answer |
|---|---|
| Can you ship Amazon and Shopify from one stock pool? | Yes, plus Walmart, TikTok Shop and retail |
| Do you mark up postage? | No. Postage is passed through at the carrier price |
| How fast do orders leave? | Same day for orders received by 3 PM local time |
| Who do I talk to? | A named account manager by phone and email during working hours |
| How long until we're live? | 6 days; account setup and integrations take 1 to 2 days of that |
How to Get Started With AMZ Prep
A managed onboarding, staged so there is no gap in shipping. Most brands are fully live in 6 days.
Share your numbers
Send your monthly orders, SKUs and channels. You get a written quote within one business day.
Connect your channels
Amazon, Shopify and other stores connect in 1 to 2 days.
Send inventory
Ship stock to the AMZ Prep center closest to your customers.
Start shipping
Orders flow in and ship. Your account manager checks accuracy and flags savings.
Small Business Fulfillment FAQ
Small business fulfillment is storing, picking, packing and shipping orders for growing brands, handled by a 3PL. AMZ Prep does this end to end for brands shipping 300 to 500 orders a month across Amazon, Shopify and DTC.
When packing orders takes hours every day, errors start to rise, or you want to add a second sales channel. AMZ Prep is a fit once you ship 300 or more orders a month.
Hands-on control of packing, and a few days of stock in transit while inventory moves. In return you get carrier rates, same-day shipping and your evenings back. Brands that hand-write notes in every box should plan a printed insert instead.
Ask for a written rate card before you sign, keep SKU count and box sizes tight, and send stock in fewer, larger inbound shipments. AMZ Prep's starting rates are published, from $1.00 per DTC order.
AMZ Prep's minimum is 300 orders a month, and FBA prep, DTC and shipping volume all count toward it. Brands below that are usually better served by Amazon FBA alone or a no-minimum DTC 3PL.
Amazon FBA works for Amazon-only sellers. A 3PL like AMZ Prep suits brands selling on Amazon plus Shopify, DTC or other channels from one inventory pool.
Get a Small Business Fulfillment Quote
Send your monthly orders, SKUs and channels. You get a written quote within one business day.
