Recently, Amazon officially announced the launch of the New Shipment Performance Dashboard in Seller Central.
Historically, experiencing blockage when sending shipments into FBA was a guessing game as to what the root cause of the problem is. There wasn’t a way to view exactly what the problem was and how to resolve it, outside of an email that was sent to the primary account holder.
The Shipment Performance Dashboard solves that issue by providing great insights into your Shipment Performance, and any actions sellers must take to correct poor metrics. Utilizing this dashboard not only allows you to track your performance, but also delve into specific issues that might be putting your account at risk of suspension of shipping goods into FBA.
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An ASN is a virtual record of your shipment, and they are a requirement. Vendors send ASN’s to communicate the contents of each shipment, the tracking number, and any carrier information. ASN’s increase the speed at which Amazon can get the shipment contents live for sale on Amazon.com. You should submit your ASN as soon as the shipment leaves your facility.
There can only be one ASN per shipment/truckload (if your shipment is more than a truckload you must create a separate shipment, therefore getting a separate ASN). You cannot cancel ASN’s, however, they can be edited for a brief period (one week). You must be sure that the ASN content matches the actual shipment contents. Be sure to carefully fill out all the details - it is good practice to double-check to be sure.
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In Vendor Central, navigate to Orders > Shipments. In the top right corner, click “Create a Prepaid ASN.”
To gain a deeper understanding of how ASN’s work, why they are necessary, as well as the entire Vendor Central shipment process in general, we recommend utilizing the Training Centre - which covers topics from Getting Started to Safety and Compliance. If you have specific questions regarding ASN’s, please feel free to contact our team of experts.
With the constant updates in online marketplaces, it’s important to stay up-to-date with the latest changes. If you are a client looking for additional information, contact your strategist or if you are interested in learning more about how Retail Bloom can assist your brand efforts in online marketplaces, schedule a consultation with our team.
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Julia Asburry is the Senior Marketplace Support Analyst at Blue Wheel, where she plays a vital role in enhancing Account Health and Customer Service management. Her work empowers our clients to not just sustain, but truly thrive in the eCommerce landscape. With over half a decade of diverse experience in the industry, she wears many hats within the organization, bringing a wealth of expertise that propels us forward and helps set us apart.
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