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Episode 11: Liquidating Inventory | Fulfillment by Amazon

The Smartest Amazon Seller · August 13, 2019 · 23 min

Summary

This episode provides Amazon FBA sellers with a clear framework for diagnosing and addressing underperforming inventory. It breaks down the three critical reasons products fail to sell—discoverability, click-through, and conversion—and offers actionable strategies to liquidate slow-moving stock, emphasizing that swift action is crucial to minimize losses and free up capital.

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amazon & marketplacessupply chain & operationsconversion & cro

Topics covered

amazon fba inventory managementinventory liquidation strategiesamazon product discoverabilityfba removal ordersamazon conversion rate optimizationamazon listing optimizationamazon coupons

Episode description

Today's subject is liquidating inventory. When making a decision on what to do with products on Amazon if they aren't selling, no matter what you do, action is better than non-action. You really need to answer one question, and that is 'why is this product not selling'? There are 3 reasons for this - discoverability, click-through, and conversion. If people aren't buying, it really comes down to these issues most of the time. Listen in and learn about add ons, coupons, and other methods of liquidation. 6:50 Three reasons why something isn't selling 9:30 Add ons for investigating the product 15:25 Other methods for liquidating https://www.instagram.com/smartestseller/

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What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Identify the root cause of poor sales by analyzing discoverability, click-through, and conversion rates for each underperforming product.
What does this episode say about supply chain & operations?
Utilize 'add-on' strategies like bundling or testing demand with complementary products to move slow-selling inventory.
What does this episode say about conversion & cro?
Implement Amazon coupons and strategic discounting as effective methods for liquidating excess FBA stock.
What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Don't hesitate to initiate FBA removal orders or explore third-party liquidators if internal strategies fail, as inaction leads to increased holding costs and opportunity loss.
What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Regularly review inventory performance and proactively address issues to prevent future accumulation of unsellable stock.

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