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In this episode, we explore the different Amazon fulfilment methods—FBA, FBM, and SFP—and how they can help boost your sales. We’ll explore the advantages of each approach, from Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) to managing your own shipments (FBM) and discuss which option will be right for your business.

In this episode, we discuss:

FBM

• When should you use FBM? (Large catalogue, fragile, heavy, can’t ship to Amazon)
• How is the shipping set?
• What timescale do you need to deliver in?
• Can FBM be used for international shipping

SFP

• When should you use SFP
• Advantages of SFP. (Only need one warehouse)
• What metrics do you need to comply with. (Delivery time)
• Can SFP be used for international shipping

FBA

• When should you use FBA
• How does FBA influence who gets the buy box?
• What are the pros and cons of FBA
• How do you get inventory to Amazon
• How do you prepare inventory
• How do you get inventory back
• What does shipping cost?
• How much are storage fees?
• Can FBA be used for international shipping
• What is Pan-EU FBA

Other programs

• Are there other programs
• Big and heavy
• Small and light
• International programs
• Remote fulfilment by FBA
• Allow Amazon to buy stock