Amazon reserved inventory refers to products that are unavailable for fulfillment due to a recent order, pending investigation, or other reason. While still purchasable, delivery may be delayed.
Why does Amazon reserve inventory?
Amazon reserves inventory as part of its quality assurance process to prevent sending damaged/incorrect items to customers. The amount depends on your seller account and product.
What are the reasons for reserved inventory?
Reasons can include recent customer orders that take units off the market, FC transfers still in progress, or shipping delays on Amazon's end.
How do I check my reserved inventory?
In your Seller Central account, go to Inventory > Reserved Quantity > View Details. You can also click on SKUs to see specifics.
What is FC Transfer status?
FC transfer is Amazon storing/shipping seller items. Statuses include Pick-Up Requested, In Transit, Received at Warehouse, Ready For Sale, and Shipping Delay.
How can I prevent stockouts?
Enable auto-restock features to automatically send more units from reserved inventory when supply runs low due to demand.
Where to learn more about Amazon FBA?
Consider learning other FBA topics like automation and efficient order fulfillment. Experts like Simpl Fulfillment can also help manage the process.
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