02/11/2025
Prep Center vs 3PL — What’s the Difference?
📦 Prep Center:
Made for Amazon sellers (especially FBA). They handle inspection, labeling, bundling, and shipment prep according to Amazon’s rules — perfect for online or wholesale sellers who don’t want to manage inventory themselves.
🚛 3PL (Third-Party Logistics):
Focuses on large-scale storage, fulfillment, and distribution for multiple sales channels — not just Amazon. They manage inventory, pick & pack, and shipping for eCommerce brands or bulk operations.
🎯 In short:
Prep Centers = Amazon-focused.
3PLs = All-channel logistics pros.