Prime Day Prep: Your Guide to Merchant Fulfilled Success! 📦
Hello MFN sellers!
With Prime Day approaching, I wanted to share some tried-and-true best practices for seller fulfilled shipping. Whether you're a seasoned MFN seller or just starting out, these tips will help you navigate the increased traffic from the event while maintaining high customer satisfaction.
Setting Yourself Up for Success
- Keep your Manage Inventory dashboard up-to-date with accurate prices and quantities - this is crucial during high-traffic events!
- Stock up on shipping supplies and test your label printing setup, and consider temporary staffing needs for pick, pack, and ship operations.
- Set up a dedicated packing station with backup equipment.
- Review historical data to anticipate volume and adjust handling times if needed.
When Orders Start Rolling In
- If you are using Buy Shipping Services, a carrier will be identified for your shipments, but if not, ensure you partner with reliable carriers offering tracking services.
- Only mark orders as shipped when they're with the carrier and tracking is available as applicable if not using a Buy Shipping label.
- Double-check product accuracy and shipping addresses if applicable before sealing packages.
- Maintain proper documentation for all shipments in case return management is needed.
- Confirm your Automated Handling Time and Shipping Settings Automation are set up to your preferences.
Stay Ahead of the Game
- Monitor external factors (weather, supply chain) that could impact fulfillment.
- Consider creating template responses for common customer inquiries, that comply with Communication Guidelines.
- Have backup internet and printing solutions ready.
- Regularly review the Key Performance Indicators you’ve targeted for a successful Prime Day!
Pro Tip: Before Prime Day hits, do a quick "dry run" of your fulfillment process. This helps identify any potential bottlenecks before the rush begins! Remember, following these practices helps ensure compliance with our code of conduct and maintains the high standards our customers expect.
Not an MFN seller? See our Best Practices for FBA shipments along with the Prime Day Readiness Guide for all things preparation!
Has anyone else found additional helpful strategies for managing MFN shipments during busy sales events? Share your experiences below to help prepare for a great Prime Day!
Happy selling!
-Danny
Prime Day Prep: Your Guide to Merchant Fulfilled Success! 📦
Hello MFN sellers!
With Prime Day approaching, I wanted to share some tried-and-true best practices for seller fulfilled shipping. Whether you're a seasoned MFN seller or just starting out, these tips will help you navigate the increased traffic from the event while maintaining high customer satisfaction.
Setting Yourself Up for Success
- Keep your Manage Inventory dashboard up-to-date with accurate prices and quantities - this is crucial during high-traffic events!
- Stock up on shipping supplies and test your label printing setup, and consider temporary staffing needs for pick, pack, and ship operations.
- Set up a dedicated packing station with backup equipment.
- Review historical data to anticipate volume and adjust handling times if needed.
When Orders Start Rolling In
- If you are using Buy Shipping Services, a carrier will be identified for your shipments, but if not, ensure you partner with reliable carriers offering tracking services.
- Only mark orders as shipped when they're with the carrier and tracking is available as applicable if not using a Buy Shipping label.
- Double-check product accuracy and shipping addresses if applicable before sealing packages.
- Maintain proper documentation for all shipments in case return management is needed.
- Confirm your Automated Handling Time and Shipping Settings Automation are set up to your preferences.
Stay Ahead of the Game
- Monitor external factors (weather, supply chain) that could impact fulfillment.
- Consider creating template responses for common customer inquiries, that comply with Communication Guidelines.
- Have backup internet and printing solutions ready.
- Regularly review the Key Performance Indicators you’ve targeted for a successful Prime Day!
Pro Tip: Before Prime Day hits, do a quick "dry run" of your fulfillment process. This helps identify any potential bottlenecks before the rush begins! Remember, following these practices helps ensure compliance with our code of conduct and maintains the high standards our customers expect.
Not an MFN seller? See our Best Practices for FBA shipments along with the Prime Day Readiness Guide for all things preparation!
Has anyone else found additional helpful strategies for managing MFN shipments during busy sales events? Share your experiences below to help prepare for a great Prime Day!
Happy selling!
-Danny
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Seller_IZ5lvEic6oGAx
Getting very frustrating that Media mail and Bound Printed Matter options are, totally at random, sometimes not available. I can sometimes check back in a few hours and they will be available again (for the same order), and sometimes not. Sometimes I just have to go buy shipping somewhere else. Very annoying!