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Episode 110: Solutions for when inventory limits get uncomfortable

The Smartest Amazon Seller · July 6, 2021 · 32 min

Summary

This episode offers comprehensive strategies for Amazon sellers grappling with FBA inventory limits. It dissects how limits impact growth and provides actionable solutions, from proactive forecasting and SKU optimization to leveraging 3PLs and alternative marketplaces, ensuring continuous business scalability despite Amazon's constraints.

Key takeaways

Themes

amazon & marketplacessupply chain & operationsanalytics & attribution

Topics covered

amazon fba inventory limitsinventory management3pl solutionsdemand forecastingsku optimizationfba vs fbm

Episode description

Join Scott on this episode, where he talks about different solutions to help your uncomfortable inventory limits.

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Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Implement proactive inventory forecasting and demand planning to anticipate and avoid hitting Amazon FBA limits.
What does this episode say about supply chain & operations?
Utilize a hybrid fulfillment strategy, strategically employing both FBA and FBM, especially for products frequently hitting storage caps.
What does this episode say about analytics & attribution?
Explore and integrate third-party logistics (3PL) providers to manage excess inventory and fulfill orders when FBA limits are restrictive.
What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Optimize SKUs through product bundling or by carefully managing slow-moving inventory to maximize the efficiency of your allocated Amazon storage.
What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Analyze Amazon reports and performance metrics diligently to identify trends and make data-driven decisions that improve sell-through rates and account health, thereby potentially increasing inventory limits.

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