China Manufacturing Decoded

Retail vs. Amazon FBA vs. D2C: Logistics & Product Prep Clarified

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Welcome to episode 282 of the China Manufacturing Decoded podcast from Sofeast where we take a deep dive into the logistics and product preparation differences across three major e-commerce and sales channels.

Adrian and Kate from Sofeast break down how to optimize supply chains depending on whether you're shipping to retailers, selling through Amazon FBA, or running a direct-to-consumer (D2C) operation.

 

Show Sections
  • 00:00 – Intro  
  • 01:12 – Retail vs. FBA vs. D2C: Channel overviews  
  • 04:23 – Retail: Bulk shipping & packaging compliance  
  • 08:06 – Amazon FBA: Labeling, penalties & alternatives  
  • 15:36 – D2C: Dropshipping from China  
  • 20:30 – D2C: Holding stock in overseas 3PLs  
  • 23:40 – Choosing the right channel by stage and volume  
  • 26:00 – Combining models: hybrid logistics strategies  
  • 28:40 – Key takeaways

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