Amazon vs Prep Center Storage Comparison

This page helps you estimate the savings you could achieve by optimizing shipping and storage of goods.

Amazon storage incurs significant costs, often not fully perceived, which can significantly reduce profit margins. Monthly base fees are high; for example, for standard products, they are €27.54/m³ from January to September and €42.37/m³ from October to December. These costs can increase significantly due to surcharges, calculated based on the storage usage index, and in extreme cases can exceed €90/m³ (for more details, refer to Amazon's official Monthly Storage Fees page).

For a realistic comparison based on actual data paid to Amazon, simply upload the Monthly Storage Fees report (in .txt format) downloadable from Seller Central. The system will compare Amazon's costs with those of FbaPrepCenterItaly, where the monthly fee is fixed at €12/m³ throughout the year. To achieve a complete comparison, we recommend uploading at least one report for the January-September period and one for the October-December period.

Your privacy is safe: the report you will upload does not contain any data that can be traced back to your identity.

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Analysis Result

Metric	Value	Description
Total Amazon Cost		Total storage cost paid to Amazon
Total Prep Center Cost		The storage cost if the same goods were stored in the Prep Center
Savings		Savings in euros by storing in the Prep Center instead of Amazon
Percentage of Savings	%	Percentage Savings

Maintaining part of your inventory at a Prep Center like FbaPrepCenterItaly offers concrete benefits in terms of both savings and operational efficiency.

By optimizing the use of Amazon’s warehouse, you reduce high long-term storage costs and minimize the risk of penalties associated with prolonged inventory.

Amazon rewards efficient warehouse use, improving your products' visibility.

Amazon's algorithm is designed to favor sellers who maintain a steady flow of goods, restocking products based on demand without excess. Thus, optimizing your stock levels can also contribute to a better search ranking, increasing your chances of sales.

The Benefits of Relying on a Professional Amazon-Specialized Prep Center

Choosing an Amazon-specialized Prep Center means having a dedicated partner to handle every stage of logistics, freeing up your time and energy to focus on your true objective: growing your business, improving cost management, and strengthening your presence on Amazon.

Here are additional advantages:

Compliance with Amazon Standards: Product preparation follows Amazon’s strict standards (FNSKU, packaging, labeling, and more), avoiding rejections or additional costs due to non-compliance errors.
Speed and Accuracy: We process orders of all sizes quickly and ensure that products are always Amazon-ready without delays, even during peak times.
Better Supplier Discounts: With the ability to handle larger orders, you can secure better discounts from suppliers, reducing per-unit costs and increasing profit margins.
Scalable Management: We adapt resources and personnel to meet your needs, enabling you to grow without logistical concerns and with the assurance of support even in times of rapid expansion.
Reduction of Logistical Issues: We handle all operational logistics, from receiving to shipping to Amazon, freeing you from unforeseen events and allowing you to focus on your business’s primary goals.

Amazon vs Prep Center Storage Comparison

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