Supply chain management topics for Amazon FBA sellers including sourcing, shipping, freight, and logistics optimization.
TL;DR Most seven-figure Amazon sellers lose margin and speed on the inbound half of the supply chain, between the supplier and the moment a unit becomes Prime-eligible. Eight levers control that stretch: inventory positioning, time to Prime, replenishment cycle length, placement fees, dock appointments, surge capacity, prep accuracy, and managed services. Once you’re past seven […]
TL;DR You cannot reduce lead time until you measure it honestly: every day from sending the PO to units going live at FBA. Map all six stages, time each one from your last few orders, then attack the slowest stage first. In my experience, most sellers find two to three weeks of recoverable time hiding […]
TL;DR Economic order quantity (EOQ) is the order size that minimizes the total cost of ordering and holding inventory. For Amazon FBA sellers, a standard EOQ calculation needs adjustment for FBA storage fees, aged inventory surcharges, and inbound placement costs. Getting this right means fewer wasted dollars sitting on warehouse shelves and fewer emergency reorders […]
TL;DR Amazon lead time is the total days from placing a supplier order to units going live on Amazon. Shorter, predictable lead times protect your ranking, free up cash, and keep you in stock when competitors run dry. Your Amazon lead time quietly decides how much you sell and how much cash you tie up […]
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