- You do not need to be an Amazon seller to use ASCS
- ASCS and AWS have a lot in common and this could be a good thing
- GPS tracking, photography upon delivery, 80,000+ trailers and more available
Amazon has launched the Amazon Supply Chain Services (ASCS) business, opening its logistics network to outside companies for the first time.
Through the new business, companies can use Amazon’s existing network of warehouses and transportation services to store, move and deliver products throughout the entire supply chain.
The company explained that the ASCS business emerged after it tried to solve an internal problem (bringing fast deliveries to its own customers) and now it wants to make it available 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 start of AWS – the cloud company initially launched to serve Amazon before being sold globally. Now, AWS is generally considered the largest cloud market share holder.
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 boasted 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 years of work strategically placing fulfillment warehouses to optimize last-mile delivery.
“With the launch of ASCS, we are confident that we can give any other company access to the same cost-effectiveness, reliability and speed that we have created for Amazon customers,” said ASCS Vice President Peter Larsen.
The ASCS website highlights other benefits, including GPS tracking, photography upon delivery, and easy returns.
The company’s shares rose about 2% following the announcement, while shares of FedEx and UPS fell slightly at the same time.
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