Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA)

 

FBA is a white-glove fulfillment service. For Shopify merchants, using Fulfillment by Amazon will mean replacing their own shipping and logistics operations with Amazon’s Multi-Channel Fulfillment (MCF) service. Amazon will handle the storage, packing, shipping, returns and even take care of any customer service headaches. Really. It’s that simple. You send your products to Amazon’s warehouses, and when any customer orders anything from your Shopify store, Amazon will ship that thing to them. 

 

Your customers will get to enjoy Amazon Prime-fast delivery speeds without you ever having to touch a box or argue with a DHL customer service rep about a lost package. No more packing tape or postal service runs or whatever. Your logistics will be outsourced, so you can focus on your branding, marketing, and growth while Amazon takes care of the literal heavy lifting. 

 

How FBA Works with Shopify

 

• • You ship inventory to Amazon’s fulfillment centers
  • Orders from your Store are automatically sent to Amazon
  • Amazon picks, packs, and ships the order
  • Then manages returns or shipping questions.

 

Best Practices for Shopify Merchants Using FBA

 

• • Monitor inventory: Track stock levels in Amazon’s warehouses
  • Check fees: Factor in FBA storage and fulfillment costs.
  • Sync listings: Keep Shopify and Amazon details consistent
  • Align shipping settings: Match your Shopify shipping options with Amazon’s fulfillment speeds.

 

Using FBA is like hiring a world-class logistics team without the overhead of actually hiring a world-class logistics team. You get access to Amazon’s distribution network, their customer service infrastructure, and their shipping expertise while maintaining your Shopify store’s independence. For merchants who want to scale without becoming logistics experts it can be a good deal