Amazon Launches Supply Chain Services for All Businesses

Amazon has launched Amazon Supply Chain Services, opening its extensive logistics network to businesses of all sizes and industries, regardless of whether they sell on its platform. The announcement, made on Monday, allows companies to access end-to-end solutions for freight, warehousing, distribution, fulfillment and parcel shipping, handling everything from raw materials to finished goods.

The services build on Amazon's internal infrastructure, including Amazon Global Logistics for cross-border transportation and Amazon Warehousing and Distribution for long-term inventory storage. A key feature is an automated replenishment system powered by machine learning, which predicts stock needs and shifts inventory to fulfillment centers near customers. Businesses can achieve two- to five-day delivery timelines with 24/7 support, applicable across sales channels such as independent websites, social media and physical stores.

Dharmesh Mehta, Amazon's vice president of Worldwide Selling Partner Services, said the goal is to "take the complexity out of the supply chain so that business owners can focus on what they do best: inventing and selling great products." Peter Larsen, vice...