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Multi-Channel Fulfillment (MCF)

Leverage Amazon's robust fulfillment network and expertise to power the growth of your ecommerce. Deliver orders on time, every time, through any online sales channel, including marketplaces, social media stores, and your own website. Connect to different sales channels with ChannelEngine and let Amazon MCF do the heavy lifting on fulfillment.

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What is Amazon MCF?

Amazon Multi-Channel Fulfillment (MCF) is a service that allows ecommerce sellers to leverage Amazon’s vast fulfillment network to store, pick, pack, and ship orders from multiple sales channels, not just Amazon.

This service ensures fast and reliable shipping, even for non-Amazon customers.

Want to see how it works in action? Check out the video for a detailed overview of Amazon MCF and how it can optimize your multi-channel operations.

How does Amazon MCF compare to FBA and FBM?

Aspect	FBA	FBM	MCF
Fulfillment Scope	Amazon orders only	Non-Amazon and Amazon orders	Seller handles all aspects of fulfillment
Shipping Speed	Prime eligibility (fast shipping)	Depends on seller’s logistics setup	Fast shipping via Amazon's network (no Prime)
Control Over Branding	Prime eligibility (fast shipping)	Full control	Unbranded packaging
Fees	Fulfillment fees + storage costs	The seller bears all fulfillment costs	Higher fulfillment costs + similar storage fees to FBA
Inventory Management	Managed by Amazon	Managed by the sellers	Managed by Amazon for all orders
Returns	Handled by Amazon	Handled by the seller	Handled by Amazon

Why choose Amazon MCF?

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ChannelEngine and Amazon MCF

Best Practices:

Leverage Amazon's Scale: Amazon MCF uses one of the largest fulfillment networks globally, giving sellers fast, reliable shipping for non-Amazon orders.
Consolidate Inventory: Storing all your inventory with Amazon can streamline operations and reduce warehousing costs.
Offer Fast Shipping: Utilize Amazon's expansive logistics for expedited shipping options to delight customers.

Limitations to Consider:

International Shipping Restrictions: MCF is primarily designed for U.S.-based domestic orders. International orders incur significant surcharges.
Product Restrictions: Some product categories may not be eligible for MCF, such as toys, games, and subscriptions.

Benefits of Amazon MCF on ChannelEngine

Automated order fulfillment

Our rule-based system enables you to automate order processing and fulfillment across online sales channels. Have total clarity on the status of your (MCF) shipments and stock availability.

Flexible fulfillment switch

Easily switch between Amazon MCF and other fulfillment options with ChannelEngine's order routing capabilities. Utilize MCF in parallel with other fulfillment options to optimize your process per channel and region.

Efficient inventory management

Have a clear overview of your inventory across warehouses and sales channels. Our platform synchronizes your stock across all integrated channels. This eliminates the risk of overselling, reducing costly errors and ensuring a smooth fulfillment process through Amazon MCF.

Scalable multi-channel integration

ChannelEngine provides a unified platform to manage various channels from a single interface. Easily add new channels and marketplaces to your portfolio while benefiting from Amazon’s fulfillment scalability and efficiency.

Understanding the costs of Multi-channel Fulfillment

How to connect with Amazon MCF on ChannelEngine?

Contact one of our marketplace specialists to learn how the powerful combination of ChannelEngine and Amazon MCF can scale your ecommerce operations across channels.

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