- You don’t need to be an Amazon seller to use ASCS
- ASCS and AWS have a lot in common, and that might be a good thing
- GPS tracking, photo on delivery, over 80,000 trailers and more are available
Amazon has launched the Amazon Supply Chain Services (ASCS) business, opening its logistics network to external companies for the first time.
With this new business, businesses can use Amazon’s existing network of warehouses and transportation services to store, move and deliver goods throughout the supply chain.
The company explained that the ASCS business was born after looking to solve an internal problem – ensuring fast deliveries to its own customers – and now wants to make it accessible to everyone.
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Amazon Supply Chain Services is Amazon’s answer to FedEx and UPS
Amazon compared the creation of ASCS to the creation of AWS – the cloud company initially launched to serve Amazon before being sold globally. Now, AWS is generally considered the largest market share holder in the cloud.
Much like other shipping companies, ASCS customers do not need to sell on Amazon to use ASCS: Procter & Gamble, 3M, Lands’ End and American Eagle Outfitters have already signed up as early customers.
The company boasts its more than 80,000 trailers, more than 24,000 shipping containers and more than 100 partner-operated aircraft to support global logistics, as well as its years of work strategically placing its fulfillment warehouses to optimize last-mile delivery.
“With the launch of ASCS, we are confident that we can give any other business access to the same cost efficiency, reliability and speed that we have built for Amazon customers,” commented Peter Larsen, vice president of ASCS.
The ASCS website highlights other benefits, including GPS tracking, photo on delivery, and easy returns.
The company’s shares rose about 2% after the announcement, while shares of FedEx and UPS fell slightly at the same time.
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