Starting in 2026, Amazon will no longer offer FBA prep services. Brands relying on Amazon for labeling, bundling, or bagging need a plan—and Distribution Alternatives is ready.
Amazon has officially announced that it will discontinue all Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) prep services starting January 1, 2026. For thousands of Amazon sellers, this change presents more than a logistical inconvenience and may ultimately be a shakeup with real operational consequences.
According to a 2025 Pattern survey of 500 FBA sellers:
Significant Impact to Ops
Expect Increased Operational Costs
Plan for Greater Logistic Complexity
Plan to Transition Logistics Providers
What’s Changing and Why It Matters
For years, Amazon has allowed sellers to outsource prep services within the FBA network. Tasks like bubble wrapping, fragile stickering, and kitting were handled internally. With this convenience going away in the new year, brands must now handle these services before inventory reaches Amazon fulfillment centers.
What this means for Amazon sellers:
- More inventory handling
- More quality control checkpoints
- More compliance risk
- More room for error
The result? Higher costs, tighter timelines, and added pressure to deliver without disruption.
How DA Can Help Amazon Sellers Navigate the Shift
At DA, we specialize in scalable, customizable 3PL prep services that align with Amazon’s standards and timelines. With over 90 years of experience and facilities in Minnesota, California, and Texas, DA is well-equipped to support FBA sellers through this transition.
These services are available across our nationwide network of over 2 million square feet of warehouse space—strategically located near major ports and transportation routes.
Our value-added services include:
Why Growing Brands Choose DA
As Amazon ends FBA prep, DA is ready—helping brands simplify logistics with scalable, people-first solutions.
Don’t Wait for the 2026 Deadline
Amazon’s deadline may be months away, but savvy brands are already shifting their prep operations. Our team at DA can help you build a reliable, compliant prep strategy—fast.
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*Statistics and findings referenced in this article are from Pattern’s 2025 report: “The Real Impact of Amazon Dropping FBA Prep.”