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Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) - A Necessity vs. Choice?
Amazon's dominance as the leading e-commerce platform makes it a key marketplace for brands. But FBA's ecosystem creates competitive pressure that binds many retailers to align with its systems.
Prime Benefits
Access Amazon Prime badges and fast shipping perks that drive customer trust and conversion.
Seamless Marketplace Integration
FBA plugs directly into Amazon's ecosystem, making listing and fulfillment effortless.
Access Amazon's Global Fulfillment Network
Leverage Amazon's worldwide warehouse infrastructure for international reach.
Amazon Algorithm for Product Listing
FBA products are favored by the A9 algorithm, improving search ranking and Buy Box eligibility.
The Case for Using a 3PL
If you're looking for more control, lower costs, and a unique customer experience, partnering with a third-party logistics provider is your solution.
Control Over Fulfillment
With a 3PL like Locad, brands have more control and visibility over how their products are stored, picked, packed, and shipped. This ensures you're updated with inventory movement, avoiding errors, and delivering a great unboxing experience.
Predictable Costs, Profitable Margins
Unlike Amazon FBA's fluctuating fees, 3PLs onboard your brand on pre-agreed and transparent pricing structures, allowing brands to have a clearer understanding of fulfillment expenses and avoiding surprise charges.
Multi-Channel Fulfillment
Streamline your fulfillment process by fulfilling orders not just from Amazon but other marketplaces as well. Whether you're selling through your own e-commerce store, eBay, Shopee or Lazada - simply connect and fulfill from various channels.
Improved Customer Service
Unlike FBA, where customer service is managed by Amazon, retain the ability to directly interact with your customers. Provide a more personalized experience - manage returns, addresses, and customer inquiries in a way that reflects your brand values.
FBA vs. Locad - The Comparison
| Particular | FBA with Amazon | FBM with Locad |
|---|---|---|
| Fulfillment Cost | Fees can fluctuate, making it harder to forecast expenses | Standard rates across the year |
| Storage Costs | Higher fees for slow-moving stock and long term storage eat into profit margins | Real time analytics to display slow-moving stock, enabling inventory optimization and saving costs |
| Personalization | Products are shipped in Amazon-branded packaging, limiting branding opportunity | Products are safely packed with inserts in customized packaging |
| Inventory Management | Running out of stock affects Buy Box eligibility and rankings; overstocking leads to high fees | Locad Logistics Engine displays real time stock level across warehouses, enabling efficient management |
| Customer Service | Amazon's customer service may resolve issues in a way that doesn't reflect the brand's values | Interact with customers directly, maintaining the quality of support provided |
| Non-Amazon Sales | Amazon charges a fee for fulfilling non-Amazon sales, eroding margins | Retain profit margins with unilateral fees for Multi-Channel Fulfillment |
Locad's End-to-End Fulfillment Services
Jump the ship to scalable fulfillment with our reliable tech stack and scale your Amazon business while maintaining a strong brand identity.
Experience Prime Shipping Standards
Offer seamless 2-day shipping for your FBM orders with our 30+ efficient last mile partners across the globe. Leverage our carrier relationships to secure discounted rates, significantly lowering your shipping costs.
Distributed Fulfillment
Store your inventory closer to your customers with Locad's Global Warehouse Network across Asia-Pacific, GCC, and the US. Strategically distribute inventory across multiple fulfillment centers, optimizing shipping efficiency.
Central Multi-Channel Management
Fulfill orders not just from Amazon, but other marketplaces without paying non-Amazon sales fees! Centrally manage, edit, and pick, pack, ship all orders with Locad Logistics Engine.
Customized Packing Solutions
Further your brand's value and build lasting customer relationships with customized packaging. Safely package with inserts and branding that promises a great unboxing experience.
Real-Time Inventory Insights
Access real-time inventory updates across Amazon and other marketplaces. Automate inventory management with our Stock Movement Indicator and Inventory Forecasting feature.
Localized Customer Support
Our localized and dedicated customer support team across the globe boosts the know-how of seamless Amazon and marketplace fulfillment.
From Inbound to Outbound - Fulfilled by Merchant with Locad
Inbounding
Submit inbound requests and request value-added services like Kitting and Labelling, streamlining inventory reception.
Warehousing
Easily view warehouse inventory through the dashboard. Batch and expiry management to help prevent inventory loss or damage.
Picking
Orders from marketplaces display on the dashboard, where merchants can also input order forecasts to optimize warehouse operations.
Packing
Add customization requests and track inventory via the dashboard, streamlining the packing process with full visibility.
Shipping
Track shipments via the dashboard, providing visibility to communicate accurate delivery times to customers.
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