the logistics of fba: demystifying the supply chain and increasing profits webinar with nicola...
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THE LOGISTICS OF FBA DEMYSTIFYING THE SUPPLY CHAIN
AND INCREASING PROFITS
Nicola MalaneyFBA Manager
Patrick Muir$25K Challenge
INTRODUCTIONS
OUR COMPANY
" Founded in 1915, 100+ years of excellence" 3rd generation family business
" Certified Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE)
" Strong emphasis on compliance, technological solutions, and customer service
" Big business solutions, with a personalized approach
" Over 65,000 entries annually
" We are an extension of our customers’ business!
SOURCING: FINDING THE RIGHT SUPPLIER
• Product Research:
o Confirm import permissions
o PGA/OGA requirements
o Trademark and intellectual property rights
o INCOTERMS 2010
SHAPIRO VS. COURIER
Use courier if…
• Less than 150 KGS
• Commercial value > $2,500 USD
Use Shapiro if…
• High-value
• Government agency clearance
MODES: DECIDING HOW TO SHIP
• Amazon warehouse assignment
• Split cargo?
• Volume or speed?
• Less-Than-Container Load (LCL)
• Full Container Load (FCL)
For a breakdown of cargo sizing, check out Shapiro’s cheat guides:
QUOTING
Details matter!
• Terms of sale (INCOTERMS)
• Origin, Destination
• Transit times, shipping dates
• Validity timeframe
ONBOARDING
• Amazon will NEVER act as your Importer of Record
• U.S. Customs bond
• Power of Attorney
• Terms & Conditions
• Credit Application
CUSTOMS – HOW TO NOT BREAK AT BROKERAGE
COMMERCIAL ENTRY
• Commercial invoice
• Packing list
• Tariffs and duties
• ADD/CVD
• Free Trade Agreements
Read our Shap Blog:The Anatomy of a Perfect Commercial Invoice: 11.5 Point Checklist
CUSTOMS EXAMINATIONS
• Under 19 USC 1467, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has the right to examine any shipments imported into the United States, and you, the importer, are required to bear the cost of those cargo exams.
• Common types
• Procedures
• Costs
Read more in our Shap Blog:Examining the Issue: A Behind the Scenes Look at Customs Inspections
THE PLATFORM
" Real-time data" 24/7 availability" Access to all shipment documentation" Fully conversant in all EDI messaging
standards including XML, EDIFACT, ANSI X12. We support 856, 850, 810, 315, 210, ANSI X12 message types, CUSDEC and CUSREC EDIFACT formats, and various XML documents
REPORTING
" Customized reports including:" Volume by carrier" Entry statistics" Duty spend" Demurrage spend" Vendor compliance" Landed cost reporting
" Exception analysis
SHAPIRO 360°Shapiro 360° is our home for purchase order management, cargo tracking, all customer reports and dashboards, and all other Shapiro technology applications.
AMAZON: THE LAST MILE TO MARKET
AMAZON WAREHOUSING
• Appointments
• Peak seasons
• Packaging
• 48x40” pallets
• 72” height restriction
• 1,500lbs weight restriction
• LCL, consolidations
NON-AMAZON WAREHOUSING
• Lift gate
• Residential
• Indoor
• Tax ID/ultimate consignee
MURPHY’S LAW: WHAT CAN GO WRONG• Supplier relations
• Understanding additional charges
• Working with Amazon’s partner carriers
• Amazon’s holidays and peaks
• Managing expectations
QUESTIONS?
THANK YOU!