Fulfillment by Merchant (FBM) on Amazon: Everything You Need to Know

📦FBM allows sellers to list products on Amazon and handle storage, shipping, and customer support themselves or through a third-party fulfillment center.

💰FBM offers lower storage costs and the opportunity to source inventory from companies with better pricing compared to Amazon.

📦🧻FBM gives sellers more control over packaging, allowing them to ship orders in their own custom-branded packaging.

🌍FBM enables multi-channel fulfillment, allowing sellers to ship orders to customers on various platforms, including Amazon, Walmart, eBay, and their own Shopify stores.

🔍⏰FBM requires sellers to update their shipping settings and handling times, ensuring timely order fulfillment and providing accurate estimated delivery times to customers.

How do I create FBM listings on Amazon?

—You can create FBM listings by adding a new product on Amazon and selecting 'fulfilled by merchant' as the fulfillment method. If you already have FBA listings, you can change your listing to FBM only or create a new offer with both FBA and FBM options.

How do I ship my products with FBM?

—To ship products with FBM, you need to update your shipping settings in Seller Central. This includes setting order cutoff times, handling times, and preferred shipping services. You can also use Amazon's buy shipping feature for their best shipping rates.

What are the benefits of FBM?

—FBM offers lower storage costs, more control over inventory and packaging, and the ability to fulfill orders across multiple platforms. It also allows sellers to source inventory from companies with better pricing compared to Amazon.

Can I use my own custom packaging with FBM?

—Yes, with FBM, you can ship orders in your own custom-branded packaging, helping you stand out from competitors and create a better brand experience for your customers.

Do I need to update my shipping settings with FBM?

—Yes, it is important to update your shipping settings in Seller Central, including order cutoff times, handling times, and preferred shipping services. This ensures timely order fulfillment and accurate estimated delivery times for customers.

00:00Fulfillment by Merchant (FBM) is a fulfillment method on Amazon where sellers handle storage, shipping, and customer support themselves or through a third-party fulfillment center.

00:40FBM offers lower storage costs and more control over inventory compared to Amazon's FBA program.

01:53You can create FBM listings by adding a new product on Amazon and selecting 'fulfilled by merchant' as the fulfillment method.

04:45To ship products with FBM, update your shipping settings in Seller Central and use Amazon's buy shipping feature for their best shipping rates.

08:23FBM allows sellers to have more control over their packaging and ship orders in their own custom-branded packaging.