Amazon Announces Steep Multi-Channel Fulfilment (MCF) Fee Increase
For online retailers selling across multiple channels, including eBay, Amazon, BigCommerce, and Shopify, the opportunity to use a single third-party logistics (3PL) partner like Amazon’s Multi-Channel Fulfilment (MCF) makes perfect sense.
At Frooition, we always remind sellers that they don’t make money stuffing envelopes. Because the cost of running a warehouse can be prohibitive, it’s nearly always better to entrust your fulfilment to a third-party operator who can take advantage of economies of scale. 3PL companies, including FBA, Orange Connex, and Huboo, can also help smooth out the challenges of selling across borders and managing returns.
Amazon Multi-Channel Fulfilment (MCF)
With its massive network of fulfilment centres and the opportunity to ship goods in unbranded packaging, Amazon’s MCF service is a popular choice for retailers that already manage their stock using Amazon’s fulfilment services. However, following a recent announcement that Amazon will increase its MCF fees by upwards of 50%, many retailers will potentially have to re-exam how they fulfil goods sold on channels other than Amazon.
