Insights: Amazon’s 90% reduction, new partnerships, and more

August 2024

With Prime Day behind us, thoughts are already turning towards Q4 planning, but don’t forget to finish up your post-Prime Day tasks!

Reimbursements can help you recoup profits lost during the peak logistical chaos, and accurate inventory management can help you deal with any remaining stock. Get more insights on post-Prime Day tactics with our Prime Day Playbook.

In this month’s edition of our newsletter, catch up with the latest big updates from Amazon, meet Carbon6’s new partners, and much more.

News & Resources

Amazon FBA Reimbursements Updates – And What They’re Really Changing‍

Everyone’s talking about the latest updates from Amazon about the new reimbursement policy changes, but what do they mean for you and your business?

Our latest video with Amazon expert, Vanessa Hung, explains what the updates mean plus their implications for your operations and inventory management. Catch the full update here.‍

Want a more personalized look at how they’ll affect you? Get a free audit from the industry-leading reimbursement specialists at Seller Investigators, and make sure a smaller reimbursement window doesn’t mean fewer reimbursements:‍
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Amazon announces new requirements for On-Time Delivery Rate (OTDR) & Shipping Time‍

In addition to new reimbursement updates, last week Amazon also announced new requirements for On-Time Delivery Rate (OTDR) and shipping:

• OTDR policy changesome text
  • Starts September 25, 2024
  • Must maintain a 90% OTDR for seller-fulfilled listings
• Shipping time adjustmentssome text
  • Starts August 25, 2024
  • New transit time limits:some text
    • Standard: 5 Days
    • Free Economy: 8 Days

Worried about what these changes will mean for your inventory planning? Get started with SoStocked, the industry-leading inventory management tool, and stay ahead of all of Amazon's FBA changes.‍
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Partner Announcement: Cymbio x Carbon6‍

Carbon6 is pleased to announce our new partnership with Cymbio, the leading marketplace and dropship automation platform.

Cymbio is designed for brands to manage operations through collaborations with over 800 retail, marketplace, and social commerce partners, including Amazon, TikTok Shop, and more.

Through this new collaborative partnership, brands will be able to drive even more digital sales growth, by streamlining their marketing and operations efforts.‍
Learn more about Cymbio‍

Upcoming Ecommerce and Amazon Events

Here’s where you’ll find the Carbon6 team:

• AMZ United, Secaucus, NJ, August 27
• eComm Awards, Dublin, Ireland, September 13
• Amazon Accelerate, Seattle, WA, September 17-19
• DealCon Live, Nashville, TN, September 23-25
• MDS Summit, Denver, CO, September 22-25

AMZ United‍

Meet us in Secaucus, NJ this month for the wholesale event of the summer! Hear insights on everything from premium sourcing, to pricing optimizations, to catalog management, and join us for Casino Night, sponsored by Carbon6.

Don’t miss out! Save $50 per ticket with code C624: Get your tickets here.‍

Carbon6 Blog Spotlight

Amazon’s Reimbursement Policy Updates: What Sellers Need to Know‍
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Borderless Business Made Easy: Multi-Currency Account Guide‍
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Takeaways from Amazon Prime Day: Sellers Look Back
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