Amazon’s new logistics regulations will take effect soon

Updates to the Amazon Logistics (FBA) shipment creation process
Implementation time: September 1, 2024
Main changes:
Simplified shipping process: Amazon has introduced a new “Send to Amazon” feature to replace the old shipping process, integrate multi-step operations, and support more flexible inventory management.
SKU and quantity modification restrictions: Sellers can modify the SKU quantity before confirming the shipment, but this may result in changes in the destination. After confirming the shipment, new SKUs cannot be added, and the existing SKU quantity can only be edited within certain limits. Changes beyond the limit require canceling the current shipment and starting over.
Shipment destination allocation: To shorten order delivery time, Amazon may send items in a shipment to multiple destinations, but will not split the items in a single box.
Impact: Sellers need to be familiar with the new process and ensure that the shipping operation meets the latest requirements to avoid delays or errors.

Amazon’s new logistics regulations will take effect soon, and relevant sellers are advised to take measures in advance
Implementation time: September 25, 2024
Main changes:
FBA refund claim policy adjustment: Amazon will automatically claim lost goods and shorten the claim period to 60 days. Sellers should make requests for past orders that need to be claimed as soon as possible.
FBM on-time delivery rate requirements: Sellers must maintain at least 90% on-time delivery rate and no commitment to delay in order to publish self-delivered products on the platform.
Impact: Sellers need to improve order processing and logistics management efficiency to ensure compliance with the new on-time delivery rate requirements to avoid affecting product publishing rights.

Implementation details of the newly revised invoice management measures
Implementation time: March 1, 2024
Main changes:
The legal effect of electronic invoices is clear: electronic invoices have the same legal effect as paper invoices, and no unit or individual may refuse to accept them.
Invoice data security management: tax authorities can extract, call out, review and copy invoice data during invoice inspections.
Refinement of Illegal Invoice Behavior Identification: The identification of illegal invoice behavior has been refined, and the regulations on invoice printing, collection, and issuance have been improved.
Impact: Enterprises need to ensure the compliance with the use of electronic invoices, improve the invoice management system, and avoid penalties due to illegal operations.