The practice of utilizing Amazon’s warehousing and shipping services to complete transactions originating from eBay is termed third-party fulfillment. This involves a seller listing products on eBay, and when a sale occurs, outsourcing the storage, packaging, and delivery of that item to Amazon’s fulfillment network. This is an alternative to the seller handling the fulfillment process directly.
Leveraging a third-party fulfillment service can provide several advantages. It potentially reduces the sellers overhead costs associated with warehousing and shipping. Furthermore, it allows sellers to focus on other aspects of their business, such as marketing and product development. Historically, merchants managed all aspects of sales, but the complexity of supply chains and the rise of e-commerce platforms created demand for specialized fulfillment solutions.
