West Coast Warehouses No Longer Available for Inbound for partial splits

[idaso888]

Finally got my inventory after much delay and just learned that Amazon’s west coast warehouse no longer availalbe for inbound for partial shipments

anyone else seeing it?

[Dogtamer]

@idaso888

Finally got my inventory after much delay and just learned that Amazon’s west coast warehouse no longer availalbe for inbound for partial shipments

Hello, @idaso888 - welcome to the SAS Forum!

May I ask which west coast warehouse destination was assigned by your FBA Inbound Shipment workflow?

[idaso888]

Usually when I was doing partial shipments, I have seen the following options: LGB8, LAS1, VGT2, GYR2, GYR3, LAX9 (very rarely) SBD1 and SCK4.

Now, the only option are central or east coast.

[Dogtamer]

@idaso888

Usually when I was doing partial shipments, I have seen the following options: LGB8, LAS1, VGT2, GYR2, GYR3, LAX9 (very rarely) SBD1 and SCK4.

Now, the only option are central or east coast.

At first blush, I suspect you’re being troubled by what I alluded to in this 091724 SAS post:

Delivery Disruption Emails - FBA

BNA6 is an IXD (“Inbound Cross Dock”) facility, similar in function to RDU4, LAX9, RYY2, PBI3, LBE1, LGB8, etc. Basically, an IXD performs the functions which were formerly segregated between SCs (“Sorting Centers”) & DCs (“Distribution Centers”). Amazon, for the last 6 business quarters, has been engaged in a re-jiggering of its logistics infrastructure, resulting in the creation of CXDs (“International IXD”), nIXDs (“National IXD”), & rIXDs (“Regional IXD”). I’m of the opinion that the cre…

[Dreamscape-Studio]

@idaso888

GYR2, GYR3

I started a shippment on 9/12, 5 pkg split SPD shipment shipped fr west coast, GYR2 and GYR3 were 2 of the destination warehouses given to me. Both pkgs haven been delivered on 9/16, and checked in and receiving (transferring) right now.

[Spaghetti]

Welcome!
We currently have the option to ship to the West (both partial and minimal splits).
This LTL shipment I am working on right now is being split between ONT8, SBD1, and LGB8, whether we’re shipping from the West or the East.

If you check again later, maybe tonight, you might see different options. I understand your schedule might be tight, though.

[idaso888]

Thank you guys for responding. We just bite the bullet and went with partial shipment. Using the UI to create inbound shipment is sometimes a bit janky and we decided it’s not worth the wait since we are coming close to the October deadline (I forgot exactly which day but mid Oct when Amazon no longer guarantees BFCM shipment)

[Dogtamer]

@idaso888

Thank you guys for responding. We just bite the bullet and went with partial shipment. Using the UI to create inbound shipment is sometimes a bit janky and we decided it’s not worth the wait since we are coming close to the October deadline (I forgot exactly which day but mid Oct when Amazon no longer guarantees BFCM shipment)

Belatedly, Amazon seems to have recognized there’s a problem:

"Can't Move Inventory from AWD to FBA" - AWD Lead times and Level of Support Shown in NSFE

Speaking of gallivanting around, it will be interesting to note whether or not Amazon does more to promote the fee change which the FMT/CMT’s Bryce_Amazon specified in this 102324 post: https://sellercentral.amazon.com/seller-forums/discussions/t/9be17608-6059-48eb-9ebb-c868d7e5648e?postId=873d690c-ed4c-43fd-9f38-f7f3629a3e0b The ‘IXD-tweaking Initiative’ (link, SAS) continues to throw monkey-wrenches into even some of the best-laid plans of gearing up for the Holiday Sales Season, as is sta…

[Dogtamer]

@Dogtamer

Belatedly, Amazon seems to have recognized there’s a problem:

Speaking of gallivanting around, it will be interesting to note whether or not Amazon does more to promote the fee change which the FMT/CMT’s Bryce_Amazon specified in this 102324 post: https: //sellercentral.amazon.com/seller-forums/discussions/t/9be17608-6059-48eb-9ebb-c868d7e5648e?postId=873d690c-ed4c-43fd-9f38-f7f3629a3e0b The ‘IXD-tweaking Initiative’ (link, SAS) continues to throw monkey-wrenches into even some of the best-laid plans of gearing up for the Holiday Sales Season, as is sta…

Another example of Amazon realizing there’s a problem w/ receiving times is today’s News Headline of 102424 here: (n.b. - this URL is a ‘simplified’ version of the “ref-version” Headline ID - it may well change to the “id-version” @ some point in the future, as has been known to happen from time to time when Amazon ‘repurposes’ a Headline):

https: //sellercentral.amazon.com/gp/headlines.html?ref=G94RTX7J266MDNPK

October 24, 2024

Updates to support US FBA peak inventory shipments

We understand many of you are experiencing longer receive times that are affecting your shipments. High demand has led to longer receive times at some of our West Coast inbound locations and for palletized freight. We are actively taking steps to resolve the situation including rerouting shipments to other regions to increase capacity.

Additionally, effective immediately we are making the following adjustments to inbound requirements:

• Extended automatic closure window to 90 days for shipments created after August 7, through October 31, 2024. We recommend that you cancel shipments that you do not intend to send during this time, as it will impact your capacity limit utilization.
• Extended abandoned shipments window from 30 days to 45 days from first receive for shipments created between August 7 and October 31, 2024.

To track your shipment’s progress, go to Shipping Queue.

We know how important it is for your inventory to be ready for peak season. We’re continuing to monitor the situation and are working hard to ensure your inventory is placed before your deals start.

For more information on these changes and recommendations, go toFBA peak readiness playbook