Author name: Mohammed Yousuf

How a small brand should pick a 3PL: what “best” actually means at 50 to 1,000 orders a month, the criteria that matter, and where boutique beats enterprise.

What Amazon FBA prep involves in 2026: the labeling and packaging rules, what it costs to do yourself vs a prep service, and a checklist to keep your shipment from getting rejected.

Why Michigan is an underrated place to fulfill orders, how to tell a real local 3PL from a national one with a fake address, and what to look for if you ship from the Midwest.

What 3PL fulfillment actually costs in 2026: pricing models, per-order fees, the hidden charges to watch for, and how to read a quote line by line.