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

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   Related content... Get support from Sofeast with our diverse Supply Chain Management services   Get in touch with us Connect with us on LinkedIn Contact us via Sofeast's contact page Subscribe to our YouTube channel Prefer Facebook? Check us out on FB Get in touch with us Connect with us on LinkedIn Contact us via Sofeast's contact page Subscribe to our YouTube channel Prefer Facebook? Check us out on FB