Logistics & Forecasting
Inventory & Shipping Operational Support
Directing Inbound Prep and Shipments to Stock Marketplaces Efficiently
Shipment Manifests
Packaging
Reconciling Inbound Receipts
Removals
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Experienced Shipment Coordination for Quick Processing and Low Costs
Experienced Shipment Coordination for Quick Processing and Low Costs
Ecommerce platforms have guidelines for creating and managing inbound shipments. The guidelines aim to expedite the receiving of shipments, land units close to their final purchase point, and ensure accurate accounting. However, they also present significant challenges for sellers. Sellers should work with an experienced team to ensure requirements are met to avoid penalties, delays, and added expenses.
Serving a wide portfolio of clients has made the Brandwoven team well-versed in designing shipments, managing prep, and reconciling the receipt of each shipment to meet guidelines efficiently.
Inbound Shipment Workflow
Inbound Shipment Workflow
Brandwoven demand planners recommend units for our clients to inject into marketplaces to meet demand. Once our clients approve the recommendations, our shipment coordinator schedules shipments through the marketplace portals. Shipment manifests with required labels are then sent to the client to prep and send shipments. Shipping paperwork is then used by the shipping coordinator to dispute any inbound receiving discrepancies. The process keeps strategic leads informed and warehouses from needing to learn the marketplace portals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is inventory management in online marketplaces like Amazon and Walmart?
Inventory management in online marketplaces involves tracking and managing stock levels, orders, and deliveries to ensure that products are available for sale and can be shipped to customers promptly. Effective inventory management helps prevent stockouts, overselling, and excess inventory.
How can I avoid stockouts in online marketplaces?
To avoid stockouts, have an experienced demand planner regularly monitor your inventory levels, use inventory management software, and forecast demand based on historical sales data. Setting up alerts for low stock levels can also help ensure you reorder products in time.
What is the role of lead time in inventory management?
Lead time is the period between ordering new stock and receiving it. Accurate lead time calculations are essential for ensuring you reorder products in time to avoid stockouts. Consider supplier reliability, shipping times, and any potential delays when calculating lead time.
How do I manage returns and defective inventory in online marketplaces?
Marketplaces typically have market fulfillment networks that handle returns. For example, Amazon FBA will receive customer returns and sideline any damaged inventory as unfulfillable.
How do I label products to be sold in Amazon FBA?
Labeling can be done in different ways for Amazon. A Brandwoven customer success manager will be able to talk you through the different options. Options may include UPC labels and FNSKU labels. Other guidelines will also be discussed.
How often should I refill my inventory being held in marketplace fulfillment networks like Amazon FBA?
The frequency of refill depends on how other policies are set. Reviewing your lead time, days of inventory targets, case pack quantities, and demand planning accuracy will help point you to an appropriate frequency. Most of our clients choose to be on a weekly restock frequency.
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