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Amazon FBA Prep ends 1/1/26. Switch to Pattern Marketplace Prep.
Starting January 1, 2026, Amazon is ending their FBA Prep Services. This includes: poly-bagging, bubble wrapping, bundling, kitting, applying FNSKU barcodes, and more for FBA shipments in the U.S.
Pattern is the #1 Amazon Seller globally, shipping millions of units per week (more than any other seller!) We are prepared and ready to do your prep for you with our Full End-to-End Prep Solution.
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Pattern Marketplace Prep Full End-to-End Solution
Many brands struggle with prepping their products for receiving at marketplaces, such as Amazon and Walmart. Whether you do your own prep or outsource it to a 3PL, it’s a challenge to make sure all prep is completed according to marketplace standards, without defects, and with a sustainable cost and delivery time that will delight customers.
Pattern Marketplace Prep is the obvious choice for Operations and Ecommerce Leaders for Marketplace Prep services. Now that the Amazon Prep Centers are discontinuing their prep services, a reliable partner is more important than ever! Pattern provides an all-inclusive, end-to end prep solution across receiving, item and carton level labeling, prep, packing and inbound transportation to marketplaces—all starting at $.40 per unit. Our proprietary warehouse tech allows us to deliver with speed and reliable delivery times. We can take your product from dock to dock in 4 days, so your product is in your customers’ hands faster, and we execute flawlessly with zero defects—all at an unbeatable price.
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Frequently Asked Questions
These are the most commonly-asked questions about Amazon FBA Prep Center Services being discontinued.
Why is Amazon ending its FBA prep and labeling services?
Amazon is evolving its logistics network to prioritize warehouse efficiency and faster fulfillment. With a mature network of third-party providers now available, Amazon is phasing out prep and labeling to focus on rapid inventory movement and customer delivery.
What does Amazon’s change mean for my brand?
You’re now fully responsible for prepping, labeling, and ensuring every FBA shipment meets Amazon’s compliance requirements. Mistakes can result in inventory rejection, costly delays, or added fees—making flawless prep more critical than ever.
How does Pattern help brands navigate these new requirements?
Pattern handles end-to-end FBA prep, labeling, and inbound logistics so you don’t have to. Our technology-driven solution delivers industry-leading accuracy, speed, and compliance—removing the hassle and risk from your operations.
What makes Pattern different from other prep service providers?
Pattern is the world’s leading shipper of Amazon-bound products.
- Proven speed and 99.9% accuracy rate
- Proprietary tech like Shelf℠ automation and connected labeling
- Global reach, with 8 distribution centers and service across 100+ countries
- Seamless integration with Seller Central for real-time updates
- Cost transparency and efficiency at every step
We don’t just ship boxes. We optimize your entire supply chain for growth.
How quickly can Pattern get my products ready for sale?
Our smart conveyor systems, automated workflows, and global warehouses enable some of the fastest dock-to-dock transit times in the industry. That means your products reach Amazon fulfillment centers and your buyers sooner.
Do I need separate vendors for prep, labeling, and international shipping?
With Pattern, you just ship your products to us, and we handle the rest—prep, labeling, compliance, shipping, even returns and reimbursement solutions. We’re your one-stop partner for marketplace fulfillment worldwide.
How much does Pattern’s prep service cost?
Pricing starts at $0.40 per unit, with transparent, engineered cost savings across your supply chain. We maximize value at every stage, and our logistics experts can tailor solutions to your brand’s needs.
How can I get started or learn more?
Contact us to book a Prep Strategy Call or request a custom supply chain assessment. Our team will help you transition confidently and keep your brand ahead of industry changes.
Pattern Marketplace Prep Key Features & Advantages
Proprietary warehouse management software, order management software - We’ve built the logic in our tools so clients don’t have to worry about finding or creating their own systems. We use billions of data points to create reliable lead-time targets for high in-stock rates.
API to Amazon Seller Central accounts and connected labeling - With our API to Amazon, we retrieve product information from Seller Central and send information to Seller Central with no manual inputs—in milliseconds.
Flow-based, cross-dock system - Flow instead of batch makes it easier to find and prevent defects. Cross-dock means product is received and shipped quickly, with minimal storage.
Guided automation technology - The software walks warehouse associates through all steps for picking, packing, and labeling.
Vision tunnel - As a carton passes through it, the vision tunnel performs a five-sided scan of each carton, weights it, and gets dimensions.
Smart conveyance - Routes incoming and outgoing products through the warehouse; for outbound shipping, automatically diverts cartons down the right shipping lane.
Network density - Because we have a high concentration of shipments to multiple locations and we can combine shipments, you can take advantage of our network to get your products to customers faster.
Standing appointments with Amazon - Because we are Amazon’s #1 shipper, we have standing appointments with Amazon and can get your product checked in quickly, even during peak.