Amazon is now launching Amazon Supply Chain Services (ASCS) for all businesses—not just Amazon’s customers. This initiative is being compared to how Amazon Web Services evolved from supporting only the company’s own growth to becoming an extremely profitable business unit in its own right and a global market leader in cloud services.
With the launch of Amazon Supply Chain Services (ASCS), the company’s full portfolio of shipping, distribution, order fulfillment, and delivery solutions is now available to businesses of all types and sizes. These services were originally developed to power Amazon’s own retail operations and to support independent partners around the world.
“Amazon brings the infrastructure, intelligence, and scale of our supply chain services—which have proven their strength over decades—to businesses everywhere, much like Amazon Web Services did for cloud services,” says Peter Larsen, vice president of Amazon Supply Chain Services, adding:
– The supply chain wasn’t just a function at Amazon; it was central to delivering an exceptional shopping experience. It was our key differentiator and the reason we were able to offer fast and reliable delivery like no one else. With the launch of ASCS, we’re confident that we can give all other companies access to the same cost-efficiency, reliability, and speed that we’ve built for Amazon’s customers.
The launch of ASCS now provides third-party logistics services to companies in sectors such as healthcare, the automotive industry, manufacturing, and retail. With decades of experience, ASCS helps companies improve their speed, reliability, and efficiency, and can leverage Amazon’s AI forecasting models and extensive access to delivery data, which helps optimize inventory placement. On Monday, it was also announced that Procter & Gamble is now using Amazon’s freight services to transport raw materials to production facilities and move finished goods throughout its global distribution network.
Unique global logistics network
Amazon’s logistics network has grown into one of the world’s largest. The transportation network encompasses ocean, air, ground, and rail freight, supported by a fleet of over 80,000 trailers, more than 24,000 intermodal containers, and over 100 aircraft, all designed to help businesses move goods quickly and reliably on a large scale. Amazon offers reliable capacity with a range of speed and service options, including time-sensitive deliveries, simplified booking, customs clearance, and a complete overview of shipments. Its warehousing operations can handle bulk storage, position warehouses close to customers and consumers, and manage customer orders within a unified network. By leveraging standardized warehousing concepts and advanced forecasting capabilities, we deliver operational flexibility, high quality, and fast, reliable delivery across all of our clients’ sales channels.
