Amazon's Full-Chain Logistics Service ASCS Opens to All Industries, First Batch of Signatories Includes P&G and 3M

According to foreign media reports, Amazon has recently launched its full-chain logistics service, Amazon Supply Chain Services (ASCS). This service is open to all third-party enterprises, covering the entire process from freight forwarding and distribution to warehousing fulfillment and parcel delivery. It utilizes the exact same supply chain system that supports Amazon's own retail business, enabling any company to quickly and reliably transport, store, and deliver goods from raw materials to finished products.

ASCS is an upgrade from the previous 'Supply Chain by Amazon' service, which was originally targeted at Amazon sellers. Foreign media commentators noted that Amazon previously commercialized its proprietary warehousing and fulfillment capabilities as FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon). The opening of its full-chain logistics network continues this path of commercializing its internal infrastructure.

According to official data, over the past three years, hundreds of thousands of Amazon sellers have used this logistics network to transport, store, and deliver hundreds of millions of packages through third-party facilities, warehouses, and sales channels outside of Amazon's platform. With the launch of ASCS, the service coverage has expanded to multiple industries including healthcare, automotive, manufacturing, and retail, supporting the full-chain logistics needs of businesses of all sizes. This encompasses all stages, from inbound inventory to order fulfillment and last-mile delivery.

P&G, 3M, Lands’ End, and American Eagle Outfitters are among the first companies to sign up for ASCS and have already utilized Amazon's logistics network for tasks such as inventory allocation, order fulfillment, and direct-to-consumer parcel delivery.

Following the service launch, some sellers inquired whether this upgrade implies a reduction in the previously announced price increases for Amazon's related supply chain services. No response has been provided on this matter yet.

Amazon CEO Andy·Jassy mentioned that ASCS's value proposition is straightforward: the platform can provide high-level service at highly cost-competitive rates.