With over 6 years of experience to work with Amazon Sellers. We have in total 11 years of software development experience and expertise, our team has cultivated a deep understanding of the Amazon selling ecosystem, particularly in developing custom software solutions that enhance the seller experience. We have successfully built and optimized tools for Amazon Selling Partner APIs, helping businesses streamline their product selling processes. Our expertise spans the full spectrum of the Amazon selling lifecycle from listing products to managing inventory, shipments, and everything in between. Here’s an in-depth overview of our expertise in Amazon selling software development:
Our knowledge of selling products on Amazon
The Amazon selling process is complex, and our team has deep expertise in managing every stage of this lifecycle. Here’s a detailed flow of how the process works, based on our vast experience:
- Product Listing on Amazon
- Product Creation: A seller provides key product data such as title, description, images, pricing, and SKU (Stock Keeping Unit). We have designed software that allows sellers to bulk-upload their listings or manage them individually with minimal effort.
- Categorization & Attributes: Assigning products to the right categories and filling in essential attributes is critical. We help sellers manage this accurately, ensuring compliance with Amazon’s guidelines.
- Listing Optimization: Through our tools, sellers can ensure their product listings are fully optimized for Amazon’s search algorithms, including proper use of keywords, high-quality images, and detailed descriptions.
- Inventory Management
- Stock Tracking: Our software solutions enable sellers to keep track of their inventory in real time, ensuring they never run out of stock or oversell products.
- Inventory Replenishment: Automated alerts help sellers reorder stock at the right time, maintaining a smooth selling flow.
- Managing Multiple Warehouses: Many of our clients manage inventory across different locations. Our software helps track stock levels in each warehouse and syncs the information across their Amazon account.
- Shipping and Fulfillment
- Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA): We assist sellers in using Amazon’s FBA service by creating inbound shipments and sending products to Amazon’s warehouses. We’ve designed software to automate this process.
- Create FBA Shipments: Automatically generate shipments, create shipping plans, and print labels.
- Labeling Products: Ensure the right labeling is done before shipping products to the warehouse.
- Tracking Shipments: Monitor the shipment status and ensure that products are received and processed at Amazon’s warehouse in time.
- Fulfillment by Merchant (FBM): For sellers who manage their own shipping, we provide solutions to streamline the process:
- Shipping Label Generation: Automatically generate labels for shipping.
- Order Management: Organize and track orders, ensuring sellers ship products on time and meet Amazon’s strict guidelines
Key terminologies and processes we understand in depth in Amazon sales
We are not only experts in Amazon selling software, but also have a complete understanding of Amazon’s specific terminology and processes. Here are a few key terms we frequently deal with:
- ASIN (Amazon Standard Identification Number): Unique identifier for products listed on Amazon. Our software allows sellers to manage and track ASINs for each product.
- Buy Box: The prominent ‘Add to Cart’ button on a product page. Our software helps sellers monitor their Buy Box performance and optimize pricing to win it more frequently.
- FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon): A fulfillment service where sellers send products to Amazon’s warehouses, and Amazon handles storage, packaging, and shipping. We have integrated FBA management into our software, from shipment creation to warehouse tracking.
- FBM (Fulfillment by Merchant): In this model, the seller is responsible for storing, packaging, and shipping their products. Our solutions enable sellers to easily manage and track FBM orders.
- Inventory Performance Index (IPI): A score that measures how well a seller is managing their inventory in Amazon’s warehouses. We provide insights and recommendations to help sellers maintain a healthy IPI.
- Replenishment Alerts: Automated reminders for sellers to restock their inventory before running out of stock.
- Product Variations: Managing complex listings with different variations, such as sizes or colors, is a feature we have successfully implemented for clients.
In-depth knowledge of Amazon selling partner APIs
We have extensive hands-on experience working with Amazon Selling Partner APIs, which are the backbone of efficient Amazon selling software. These APIs allow sellers to automate their business operations and manage their stores at scale. We have integrated the following APIs into custom solutions for various clients:
- Product Listings API: For creating and managing product listings efficiently.
- Orders API: To manage customer orders, process orders, and manage returns.
- Fulfillment Inbound API: Used for creating and managing FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon) shipments.
- Inventory Management API: To track inventory levels and ensure accurate stock data.
- Reports API: To generate sales reports, performance reports, and inventory reports.
- Pricing API: To ensure dynamic and competitive pricing.
These APIs help us provide sellers with a seamless experience by automating complex tasks and keeping real-time data synchronized between Amazon and their internal systems
Why Choose Us?
- Proven Expertise: With over 5.5 years of experience in the Amazon ecosystem, we understand the nuances of selling on Amazon better than anyone else.
- Custom Solutions Tailored to Your Needs: We create tailored software that fits your specific business model, ensuring smooth operations and growth.
- Data-Driven Insights: We empower sellers to make informed decisions through advanced analytics and reporting tools.
Case Study
Custom Software Development for CommenCents – A Top Amazon Seller
CommenCents is one of the top Amazon sellers in the U.S., offering thousands of products across various categories. Their core business model revolves around bulk purchasing from major suppliers and manufacturers, and then reselling these goods on Amazon. As their business scaled, managing operations efficiently became a growing challenge. With increasing demands in inventory, purchase orders, and shipments, they needed a tailored software solution that could streamline these operations and enable continued growth.
Understanding the Client's Challenges
As CommenCents expanded, several key operational hurdles emerged:
- Managing Supplier Information: With numerous suppliers, tracking and organizing product details and supplier sheets became increasingly complex.
- Purchase Order Management: Finding profitable products from suppliers and comparing them to other Amazon sellers required a more efficient process.
- Inventory Management: Keeping track of thousands of products across multiple warehouses, while ensuring accuracy and stock availability, was overwhelming.
- Amazon Shipment Handling: The process of creating shipments for Amazon fulfillment centers required automation to avoid delays and errors.
- ASIN Packing Production Line: Managing the ASIN packing process, including determining the correct packaging and labeling, was labor-intensive and prone to errors.
The Solution: A custom-built software and mobile application platform
To address these challenges, we developed a comprehensive software system for CommenCents that included both a web-based and mobile application. The solution was designed to streamline their entire operational workflow, from purchasing and inventory management to Amazon shipments and packing.
Here’s an overview of the key features of the custom-built software:
- Supplier Information Management: The software enables users to manage supplier sheets with detailed product information, helping CommenCents keep track of all suppliers in one place.
- Purchase Order Creation: A user-friendly interface allows seamless browsing of profitable products. Users can compare offerings with other sellers on Amazon, helping them make informed purchasing decisions.
- Warehouse Management System (WMS): Automation tools execute daily warehouse operations, significantly improving efficiency. The system helps track the movement of goods, optimize storage, and manage inventory across multiple locations.
- Inventory Management: A robust inventory management system allows users to monitor current inventory levels with advanced search functionality. This system tracks product details, stock counts, and replenishment needs in real time.
- Automated Amazon Shipments: The software automatically generates Amazon shipments based on available inventory. It also automates the remaining shipment processes, from labeling to dispatch, ensuring a smooth flow to Amazon fulfillment centers.
- ASIN Packing Production Line Automation: The system recommends ASIN-specific packaging information based on the shipment details, ensuring that products are packed correctly, reducing errors and delays.
- Shipment Transportation Management: The software helps track the transportation of shipments to Amazon warehouses, improving the logistics flow and delivery timelines.
- Low Stock Alerts: Automated alerts notify the team when inventory levels in Amazon warehouses are low, prompting timely replenishment and preventing stockouts.
- Data Analysis & Business Insights: A built-in analytics tool provides insights into previous orders and shipments, allowing CommenCents to forecast future demand and make data-driven decisions for future growth.
- Amazon Selling Partner API Integration: Seamless integration with Amazon Seller Central through the Amazon Selling Partner API enables automatic syncing of order, inventory, and shipment data, eliminating manual processes and improving workflow automation.
Business Benefits Achieved/Results
The implementation of this custom software solution resulted in several key improvements for CommenCents:
- Efficiency Boost: Automation of inventory, shipments, and warehouse operations led to significant time savings, allowing the company to handle larger volumes of products and orders with fewer manual processes.
- Enhanced Decision-Making: With the ability to compare product profitability and access real-time inventory data, CommenCents made smarter purchasing and inventory management decisions.
- Scalability: The system was designed to support business growth, enabling CommenCents to expand its product offerings and handle higher order volumes seamlessly.
- Error Reduction: Automation in ASIN packing and shipment creation reduced human errors, resulting in fewer shipment delays and customer complaints.
Our extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of Amazon selling services, coupled with our expertise in custom software development, position us as the perfect partner to help Amazon sellers succeed. We not only understand the technology but also the business processes that drive successful Amazon sales. Whether you’re a new seller or an established one looking to optimize your operations, our solutions are designed to help you scale efficiently and profitably.
