Amazon recently announced MCF Preferred Pricing , launching January 15, 2026 - a new incentive program offering up to 15% off Multi-Channel Fulfillment fees  and up to $1 per unit in FBA credits  for eligible sellers. On the surface, this sounds compelling. Lower fulfillment costs. A single inventory pool. Amazon shipping non-Amazon orders efficiently. But as someone who operates a 3PL and works daily with brands scaling across Amazon, DTC, Walmart, and wholesale, I want to u

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