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The cost-to-serve per item is the only KPI that matters as it allows to identify all effects (external and internal) including TCP, market/product mix and headwinds/tailwinds (one offs). Percentage on sales is good to track but it is more for accountants, business people look at operational KPIs. And it is quite amazing that Amazon was able to achieve a net reduction per item, wondering what was driving that considering the high inflation rate.

Amazon shipping cost increased again in 2023 : from $83.5B to $89.5B, it's +7.18% (+$6B). Annual revenue was even better : it moved from $513.98B to $574.78B, it's ten times more (+$60B) with +11.83% increase. The most interesting achievement is the "cost-to-serve a customer", that decreased for the first time since 2018 by $0.45. As Amazon sells some billions items per Year, imagine what it means to save 45 cents per item. Billions of $, again. #costsavings #costoptimization #shippingcosts Credit to Statista

📌𝐆𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲: Amazon has introduced a new 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 to help sellers better track reserved payments under the Payments based on delivery date policy. This update provides greater transparency into which orders are deferred and why, allowing sellers to view the specific orders awaiting payment release. Starting 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏, delivery date reserve amounts will appear as Deferred transactions in the Payments dashboard, replacing the previous account-level reserve field for new transactions. 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬: 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬: Sellers can now view detailed information about deferred payments, including the deferral reason and estimated release date for each order. 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬: Easily generate a report of your deferred transactions by selecting "Deferred Transaction" under the Payments reports repository for deeper insights. 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Once deferred payments are released, they will be moved to the "Released" status and included in your payouts. This feature enhances your ability to manage cash flow by giving you real-time visibility into funds held due to delivery or pending buyer payments. Sellers relying on Amazon Business should also note that invoiced orders will be deferred while awaiting buyer payment. ⬇️ Tap the link to read more about this update! https://buff.ly/3UhLkhL #amazon #sellercentral #amazonseller #amazonsellers #amazonfba #amazonbusiness #VendorCentral #amazonnews #dailyamazonnews

Any seasoned Amazon seller will surely have heard about Amazon’s many changing fees. Recently, we’ve seen the low-inventory fee go into effect in April and the new returns processing fee in June. The Seller Forums have been inundated with questions, concerns, and suggestions. For those worried about rising costs, relief may be ahead... Read more in our latest blog 'Making the Switch to Amazon Warehousing and Distribution' https://lnkd.in/gebYr2aq #AWD #AmazonSeller #eCommerce

🔆Brace yourselves! Big changes are coming to Amazon returns, and it's crucial to stay ahead of the game. Starting June 1st, 2024, Amazon will implement a Returns Processing Fee for products with high return rates across all categories (excluding clothes and shoes). But here's the kicker: the definition of "high return rate" remains shrouded in mystery until May 1st. This lack of clarity makes it challenging to strategize and potentially dodge the impending fee. Will Amazon consider reasons for returns, like "unwanted item" versus "defective"? That's still up in the air. But fear not, amidst the uncertainty, there are some silver linings hidden in the fine print: 🔆Low-Volume Relief: Products shipping less than 25 units in a month are exempt from returns fees. 🔆FBA New Selection Perk: Enrolled sellers enjoy a fee waiver for up to 20 units of each new product (details apply). 🔆Returns Time Limit: You've got 180 days for returned products to reach an Amazon fulfilment centre. 🔆Calculating Your Return Rate: Over a 3-month window, Amazon will assess your product's return rate, factoring in the percentage of shipped units returned within a shipment month and the following two months. While we await the unveiling of category thresholds on May 1st, it's time to gear up for adjustments and stay proactive. Stay tuned for updates! #amazonreturns #eCommerceChanges #stayinformed

As an Amazon seller, mistakes are inevitable. ☹️Amazon might lose, damage, or mishandle your products. But don’t worry! In this session, I’m joined by Avi Ettinger and David Schenkler to discuss why it's crucial to stay on top of these errors and how Better Refunds takes the burden off your shoulders by finding and fixing these mistakes for you. 🚀 Click the link below to watch the full video and gain insights, strategies, and actionable advice to optimize your Amazon reimbursement process and maximize your revenue potential. 🎥👇 https://lnkd.in/dJP9BkaK Thank you, Avi and David for your insights :) #amazonfba #amazonsellers #amazonfbaseller #fbaseller #ecommerce #reimbursements #businessgrowth #amazontips

✓𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐳𝐲 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐳𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐬, "𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀" Amazon's directly hit's sellers' profitability with new inventory placement fees! Amazon's (FBA) pricing system has been altered once more, which is putting a strain on many sellers' finances. 💥A big problem these days is fulfilment fees because shipping has gone up by around 500%. Literally the upfront inventory placement fees are unavoidable and quickly eat into margins, Even for every Amazon seller. #Amazonupdates

✓𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐳𝐲 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐳𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐬, "𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀" Amazon's directly hit's sellers' profitability with new inventory placement fees! Amazon's (FBA) pricing system has been altered once more, which is putting a strain on many sellers' finances. 💥A big problem these days is fulfilment fees because shipping has gone up by around 500%. Literally the upfront inventory placement fees are unavoidable and quickly eat into margins, Even for every Amazon seller. #Amazonupdates

Amazon hits pause on controversial seller fee rollout that had caused a revolt. As announced in December 2023, the FBA low-inventory-level fee will go into effect on April 1, 2024. How it will work ❓ Starting April 1, the transition period will begin. You will still be charged the fee on eligible products shipped with historical days of supply below 28 days. Then, we will credit back any charged low-inventory-level fees for units shipped between April 1 and April 30. You can expect to see this credit in May. Starting May 1, the fee will be charged without a credit back. You can avoid the fee by ensuring that either the long-term historical days of supply (last 90 days) or short-term historical days of supply (last 30 days) are above 28 days (4 weeks). April will give you an opportunity to understand if your current inventory management actions will effectively avoid the fee, or if there are adjustments you can make to avoid this fee so you're prepared going forward. Learn more 👉 https://lnkd.in/e3i5Bkry?

🚀 Big News for Amazon Sellers! 🚀 🔔 Attention all Amazon sellers! Have you heard about the latest update from Amazon? Introducing the Inbound Defect Fee. Here's what you need to know: 🛑 What is the Inbound Defect Fee? Amazon recently introduced a new fee for inbound shipments that fail to meet quality standards. 📉 Why it matters: Non-compliant shipments can result in delays and additional costs for sellers. Ensuring inbound shipments meet Amazon's standards is crucial for maintaining a seamless selling experience. 🔍 Where to find more information: Get all the details straight from the source: Amazon Inbound Performance Standards 💡 What you can do: Stay informed about Amazon's policies and guidelines to avoid unexpected fees. Take proactive steps to ensure your inbound shipments meet quality standards to avoid disruptions to your business. Let's stay ahead of the curve and keep those sales rolling in! 💼💰 #AmazonSellers #EcommerceNews #InboundDefectFee #SellerTips #AmazonFBA #BusinessUpdates #EcommerceStrategy #OnlineRetail #AmazonFulfillment #SellerCentral