For sellers utilising Amazon’s Fulfilment by Amazon (FBA) program, a comprehensive understanding of Amazon Fulfilment Centres and their codes is essential.
Fulfilment refers to the entire process of managing inventory, including storage, packaging, shipping, and returns. Sellers can approach this in different ways:
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Purpose: Manage smaller, standardised items such as books or electronics. Features: Employ advanced robotics to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Purpose: Handle larger, bulkier items like furniture or outdoor gear. Specialisation:** Focused on efficient storage and shipment of oversized products.
Function: Sort packages by destination for faster regional delivery. Role in Delivery: Key to expedited shipping and weekend deliveries.
Purpose: Process large shipments of popular items for distribution across the network. Benefit: Helps balance inventory supply in high-demand areas.
Purpose: Focus on specific product categories or support seasonal demand spikes. Employment Opportunities: Offer flexible roles during peak periods.
Role: Prepare orders for last-mile delivery. Collaboration: Works with delivery partners to ensure timely customer shipments.
Amazon assigns unique identifiers to its fulfilment centres, directing where sellers send inventory. These codes simplify shipment tracking and ensure seamless processing within Amazon’s logistics network. While sellers don’t choose the centres directly, understanding these assignments is crucial for efficient inventory management.
Access your shipping dashboard within Seller or Vendor Central.
Identify the inventory you plan to ship and prepare it for transport.
Confirm shipping preferences and print necessary labels.
Arrange for transportation to the assigned fulfilment centre using a carrier of your choice.
| Fee Type | Description | Calculation Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory Storage Fees | Charged based on the average daily volume of inventory stored in fulfilment centres. | Measured in cubic feet |
| Long-Term Storage Fees | Applies to items stored for more than 365 days in a fulfilment centre. | Assessed monthly |
| Fulfilment Fees | Covers tasks like picking, packing, shipping, and customer service. | Per unit shipped |
| Unplanned Service Fees | Charged for inventory that arrives without proper preparation or labeling. | Per incident |
| Removal Order Fees | Covers the cost of returning or disposing of unsold inventory. | Per item |
| Returns Processing Fees | Applies when Amazon offers free return shipping to customers. | Per returned item |
Success on Amazon requires more than an understanding of warehouse codes. Sellers must strike a balance between profitability and customer satisfaction while adhering to Amazon’s guidelines.
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Amazon assigns unique identifiers to its fulfilment centres, directing where sellers send inventory. These codes simplify shipment tracking and ensure seamless processing within Amazon’s logistics network. While sellers don’t choose the centres directly, understanding these assignments is crucial for efficient inventory management.
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