Retail vs. Amazon FBA vs. D2C: Logistics & Product Prep Clarified
Update: 2025-07-11
Description
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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