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1. Inventory Management Challenges in Cross-border E-commerce: Challenges Brought by Multiple Channels
In the current era of rapid development of globalization and the digital economy, the cross-border e-commerce industry has already become a crucial part of international trade. With just a click of the mouse, consumers can easily purchase goods from all over the world, and merchants can also take advantage of this trend to expand into overseas markets and gain a broader customer base.
In order to meet the diverse shopping needs of consumers, cross-border e-commerce businesses have successively launched multi-channel sales models, promoting products to different e-commerce platforms, social media, and self-built websites. Although this model brings more sales opportunities, it also makes inventory management increasingly complex, and a series of thorny problems have emerged one after another.
• Inventory Fragmentation: When cross-border e-commerce conducts business on multiple channels, the inventory is also dispersed to the warehouses of each channel. This is like breaking a complete jigsaw puzzle into countless small pieces and scattering them in different corners, and the difficulty of management increases exponentially.
Take cross-border e-commerce sellers who operate simultaneously on multiple platforms such as Amazon, eBay, and Shopify as an example.
Each platform has its own independent warehouse, and the product inventory is stored separately. This not only makes it difficult to centrally control the inventory but also leads to an imbalance in the inventory quantity of the same product across different channels.
In some channels, there is a serious backlog of inventory, occupying a large amount of capital and storage space; in other channels, there are frequent shortages of goods, missing sales opportunities, and seriously affecting the customer experience.
• Demand Uncertainty: The global market is vast and complex, and consumers in different countries and regions have significant differences in culture, economy, consumption habits, etc., which makes market demand fluctuate frequently and is difficult to predict.
For example, in some countries, the demand for certain products will experience explosive growth during specific festivals or seasons; while in other regions, due to cultural differences, consumers may have no interest in these products at all. In addition, the market trends change rapidly, new competitors keep emerging, and consumers' preferences may change at any time, which all pose great challenges to cross-border e-commerce in accurately predicting market demand.
Once the demand prediction is wrong, it will fall into the dilemma of excessive inventory or out-of-stock. Excessive inventory means that a large amount of capital is occupied, storage costs continue to rise, and products may also depreciate due to obsolescence; out-of-stock will directly lead to customer loss, damage the brand image, and in the long run, severely impact the enterprise's market competitiveness.
• Logistics Complexity: The logistics infrastructure, transportation efficiency, and customs policies of different countries and regions are all different, which makes the logistics process full of uncertainties. During transportation, unexpected situations such as bad weather, traffic congestion, and customs inspections may occur, resulting in cargo delays or even losses.
Moreover, under the multi-channel sales model, different channels have different requirements for logistics. Some channels may pay more attention to timeliness and require fast delivery; some channels are more sensitive to logistics costs. This requires cross-border e-commerce to comprehensively consider various factors and balance costs and efficiency when choosing logistics partners and formulating logistics strategies.
However, due to the numerous logistics links and too many uncontrollable factors, it is difficult to achieve perfection. Logistics problems often become a bottleneck restricting the development of cross-border e-commerce and also bring great difficulties to inventory management, because logistics delays may lead to the inability to replenish inventory in a timely manner, thereby affecting sales.
• Data Synchronization Issues: The data generated by multi-channel sales pour in like a tide, and each channel has its own independent data systems for orders, inventory, sales, etc. How to effectively integrate these scattered data and achieve real-time synchronization has become a major technical challenge faced by cross-border e-commerce.
If the data cannot be synchronized in a timely and accurate manner, the situation of inconsistent information will occur. It shows that there is inventory available for sale on one channel, but the actual inventory is insufficient, resulting in overselling; or after an order is shipped on a certain channel, the inventory data of other channels is not updated in a timely manner and still shows that there is stock, causing confusion in subsequent order processing.
This data chaos not only brings great trouble to inventory management but also affects the decision-making of the enterprise, making it impossible for the enterprise to carry out inventory allocation, procurement planning, etc. based on accurate data, and ultimately affecting the operation efficiency and economic benefits of the enterprise.
2. 4Seller ERP: A Powerful Tool for Multi-channel Inventory Management
Facing the challenges of multi-channel inventory dispersion and data asynchrony, cross-border e-commerce sellers urgently need an intelligent tool to achieve global control - 4Seller ERP was born. As a free e-commerce ERP developed by Dianxiaomi specifically for European and American sellers, since its launch in September 2023, it has helped more than 15,000 TikTok Shop US sellers reduce costs and improve efficiency, winning widespread trust.
Why choose 4Seller ERP?
Centralized Control of Inventory across All Channels It deeply connects with mainstream platforms such as TikTok Shop, Amazon, and Shopify, as well as logistics providers such as USPS, UPS, and FedEx, and synchronizes data in real time, completely saying goodbye to inventory fragmentation.
Clear View of Inventory Dynamics No matter where the goods are stored, they can be tracked in real time through a unified panel, and resources can be intelligently allocated to avoid out-of-stock or overstocking.
A Strong Backing for Efficient Operation Through automated processes and accurate data analysis, 4Seller ERP has become the core tool for cross-border sellers' inventory management, escorting business growth.
3. Analysis of the Core Functions of 4Seller ERP
3.1 Real-time Inventory Synchronization
Inventory synchronization, simply put, is to integrate and uniformly update the inventory data of goods scattered in different channels and different warehouses to ensure that the latest and most accurate information can be obtained when checking the inventory on any sales platform or store. 4Seller ERP performs excellently in this regard, and it can achieve the automatic synchronization of inventory data of multiple platforms and multiple stores. Sellers only need to customize and set inventory synchronization rules in the system to keep the inventory data consistent in real time.
Take a cross-border e-commerce seller as an example. This seller has opened stores on multiple platforms including Shopify, TikTok Shop, and Amazon, selling fashionable clothing. In the past, due to the inability to synchronize inventory data of various platforms in real time, overselling often occurred, resulting in a decline in customer satisfaction.
After using 4Seller ERP, the seller set according to their own business needs that when clothing is received into or dispatched from the warehouse, the inventory data of relevant platform stores will be automatically updated immediately; when clothing is sold in a certain store, the inventory of other stores will also be reduced accordingly.
For example, when 10 dresses are sold in the Shopify store, 4Seller ERP will quickly synchronize this sales information to the stores of other platforms and update the inventory data of the warehouse at the same time, keeping the inventory data of all channels consistent. In this way, the seller does not need to switch between various platforms to manually update the inventory, which greatly saves time and labor costs, effectively avoids the occurrence of overselling, and improves the operation efficiency of the store and customer satisfaction.
3.2 Setting Inventory Push Quantity
In cross-border e-commerce inventory management, accurately controlling the inventory quantity is of great importance, and setting the inventory push quantity and out-of-stock settings are important means for 4Seller ERP to achieve this goal. When setting inventory synchronization rules, sellers can decide according to the actual situation whether to push the available inventory quantity in the warehouse or the in-stock inventory quantity to the store.
At the same time, they can also set out-of-stock rules, that is, when the available inventory of a product is lower than a certain set inventory quantity, the inventory data of the specified store within the rules will be changed to 0, effectively preventing overselling.
Suppose a seller stores 1000 smartwatches in Warehouse D, that is, there are 1000 in-stock inventory quantities. These watches are sold simultaneously in Store A and Store B on Shopify and Store C on TikTok.
The seller sets to push the available inventory quantity to the store through 4Seller ERP. At this time, if there are 100 unprocessed orders in Store A on Shopify, then the available inventory quantity of smartwatches becomes 900, and the online inventory quantities displayed in the three stores A, B, and C are also updated to 900. This setting method enables the seller to dynamically adjust the inventory quantity displayed in the store according to the order processing situation, further reducing the risk of overselling. The out-of-stock setting is also very practical. When the available inventory quantity of smartwatches in Warehouse D is less than or equal to 5, the system defaults to pushing 0 inventory to the specified store, avoiding the overselling problem caused by multiple stores receiving orders simultaneously when the inventory quantity is too low.
By reasonably setting the inventory push quantity and out-of-stock rules, sellers can manage inventory more accurately, ensure that the inventory is always at a reasonable level, meet market demand, and avoid losses caused by inventory backlog or out-of-stock, providing a strong guarantee for the stable development of cross-border e-commerce business.
3.3 Support for Multi-warehouse Inventory Synchronization
In cross-border e-commerce business, inventory storage often involves multiple warehouses, including sellers' own warehouses, third-party warehouses, overseas warehouses, and FBA warehouses. Different types of warehouses have their own characteristics in logistics distribution, cost control, etc., but they also bring great challenges to inventory management.
4Seller ERP fully considers this industry pain point and comprehensively supports the inventory synchronization of various warehouses such as self-owned warehouses, third-party warehouses, overseas warehouses, and FBA warehouses, helping sellers achieve unified management of inventory across all channels.
3.4 Viewing Inventory Linkage Records
In the process of multi-channel inventory management, it is crucial to track inventory information in real time and promptly discover and solve inventory synchronization problems. The function of viewing inventory linkage records provided by 4Seller ERP provides convenience for sellers to achieve this goal.
Sellers only need to perform simple operations to browse the inventory linkage records on the full page and have a clear understanding of the synchronization situation of inventory data. Sellers can trace the change history of inventory data at any time, truly achieving order traceability and process monitoring.
Whether in daily operations or when dealing with complex inventory allocation tasks, this function can help sellers promptly grasp inventory dynamics, make scientific decisions, and effectively avoid various problems caused by inaccurate inventory information, escorting the smooth development of cross-border e-commerce business.
4. How to Choose a Suitable Inventory Management ERP
In the environment of multi-channel operation in cross-border e-commerce, choosing a suitable inventory management ERP is of great importance, as it is directly related to the operation efficiency and economic benefits of the enterprise. The following are the key factors to be considered when choosing an inventory management ERP, and 4Seller ERP has demonstrated significant advantages in these aspects.
4.1 Function Completeness
An excellent inventory management ERP should have comprehensive and powerful functions to meet the complex needs of multi-channel inventory management in cross-border e-commerce.
In addition to the functions mentioned above such as real-time inventory synchronization, setting inventory push quantity, supporting multi-warehouse inventory synchronization, and viewing inventory linkage records, it should also cover function modules such as procurement management, sales management, and data analysis. The procurement management function can help sellers automatically generate purchase orders according to inventory status and sales forecasts, communicate efficiently with suppliers, and ensure timely replenishment of goods; the sales management function can achieve rapid order processing, shipping tracking, and customer relationship management, improving customer satisfaction; the data analysis function can deeply mine a large amount of inventory and sales data, providing sellers with accurate market trend analysis, sales forecasts, etc., helping sellers make scientific decisions.
4Seller ERP performs outstandingly in terms of function completeness. It not only provides the above-mentioned core inventory management functions but also integrates all-round SaaS services such as product listing, order management, and customer service, forming a complete e-commerce operation management system that can meet the various business needs of cross-border e-commerce sellers in multi-channel operations and truly achieve one-stop management.
4.2 Price
Cost control is a key link in enterprise operation. For cross-border e-commerce sellers, when choosing an inventory management ERP, they need to comprehensively consider the price of the software and their own budget.
Different ERP systems have different charging models. Some are sold in a one-time purchase way, some are charged according to the subscription method, and some are charged according to function modules, the number of users, etc. When choosing, sellers should select an ERP system with high cost performance according to their own business scale and development plan.
A prominent advantage of 4Seller ERP is that it is free to use. All the connected e-commerce platforms and logistics service providers, as well as the provided functions, are free for domestic and foreign sellers to use. This is undoubtedly a huge benefit for small and medium-sized cross-border e-commerce sellers with relatively tight funds, greatly reducing the operation cost of the enterprise and enabling sellers to enjoy professional and efficient inventory management services at a relatively low cost.
4.3 Security
In the digital era, data security is of vital importance. The inventory data, order data, customer information, etc. of cross-border e-commerce sellers are all stored in the ERP system. Once the data is leaked or damaged, it will bring huge losses to the enterprise. Therefore, choosing an inventory management ERP with a high level of security is the key to ensuring the security of enterprise data.
A secure ERP system should have a complete data encryption mechanism to prevent data from being stolen or tampered with during transmission and storage; it should have strict user permission management functions to ensure that only authorized personnel can access and operate sensitive data; at the same time, it should also have data backup and recovery functions to deal with sudden data loss or damage situations.
4Seller ERP has taken multiple safeguard measures in terms of security. Like large e-commerce platforms such as Amazon and TikTok Shop, it will go through strict reviews and audits to ensure the security and compliance of third-party service tools. The data interaction between 4Seller and the platform is carried out through the official API data interface, which can completely avoid the problem of account association.
As the parent company of 4Seller, Dianxiaomi attaches great importance to the confidentiality and security of user data, files user information with relevant industries and departments, and ensures that user data is not leaked from all aspects, allowing sellers to use it with confidence.
4.4 Data Docking Capability
In the process of multi-channel sales in cross-border e-commerce, it involves data interaction between different systems such as multiple e-commerce platforms, logistics providers, and warehouses. Therefore, the inventory management ERP needs to have strong data docking capabilities, be able to seamlessly connect with various mainstream e-commerce platforms, logistics systems, and warehouse management systems, and ensure the real-time and accurate transmission of data.
Only in this way can the unified management of multi-channel inventory and the efficient coordination of business processes be achieved. 4Seller ERP has deeply connected with mainstream e-commerce platforms in Europe and the United States such as TikTok Shop, Amazon, and Shopify, as well as well-known local logistics providers in the United States such as USPS, UPS, and Fedex.
At the same time, it has also accessed large overseas third-party warehouses such as GoodCang and the well-known domestic JiFeng WMS system. This extensive and in-depth data docking capability enables 4Seller ERP to easily integrate multi-channel data, break down information silos, provide sellers with comprehensive and accurate inventory and business data, and help sellers achieve efficient multi-channel inventory management.
5. In Conclusion
In the complex environment of multi-channel sales in cross-border e-commerce, inventory management is like a difficult battle, full of various challenges. Inventory fragmentation, demand uncertainty, logistics complexity, and data synchronization issues, etc., constantly test the operation ability of sellers. If there is the slightest carelessness, it may lead to inventory backlog or out-of-stock, bringing huge economic losses to the enterprise.
However, with its powerful functions and excellent performance, 4Seller ERP has become a powerful weapon for cross-border e-commerce sellers to deal with these challenges. It not only achieves real-time inventory synchronization, accurately sets the inventory push quantity, but also comprehensively supports multi-warehouse inventory synchronization and enables convenient viewing of inventory linkage records. For cross-border e-commerce sellers who are troubled by multi-channel inventory management, it is advisable to try using 4Seller ERP. It is believed that it will bring unexpected improvements to your business.
Amelia - 18 Apr,2025
In the e-commerce online store era, new sellers face many choices. One of the most important choices is picking the right sales platform.Etsy and eBay both are popular platforms in e-commerce. Each has its own features and attracts different sellers. For novice sellers, understanding the features of these two platforms in depth can help them make a wise choice that suits their development.
1. Platform Positioning and Audience Analysis
Etsy shop is a great place for creativity and crafts. It focuses on handmade items, unique designs, and vintage goods.Here, buyers are passionate about individuality and uniqueness, seeking treasures that are hard to find elsewhere. Its active buyers number more than 95 million.
This attracts many consumers who seek a better quality of life. They enjoy creative products and have strong buying power and loyalty. For example, shoppers highly favor exquisite handmade jewelry, vintage-style home decorations, and more on Etsy.
In contrast, eBay is like a big online store. It has many types of goods.
You can find electronics, fashion clothing, collectibles, sports equipment, and more. Its global active users reach 159 million.
They include many types of people. Some are consumers looking for good deals. Others are bargain hunters who love finding second-hand items. Buyers visit eBay to find affordable branded products or to search for cheap goods among many options.
2. Cost Structure Comparison
2.1 Etsy Cost Composition
In opening an Etsy store, the cost structure is relatively simple and clear. You must pay a listing fee of 0.2 US dollars for product listing, and you can list the product for 4 months. If someone does not sell the goods, they will charge a renewal fee of 0.2 US dollars each time.
After a successful transaction, the platform will take 6.5% of the product price. This includes shipping and gift wrapping fees. In addition, if you use Etsy's payment processing service, they will charge a certain percentage of payment processing fees.
Opening an Etsy store is free. This helps new sellers avoid financial pressure at the start.
2.2 eBay Cost Analysis
The cost structure of eBay is relatively complex. eBay charges a basic listing fee. They also take a percentage of the transaction fees based on the selling price.
eBay also offers extra services like promotional listings and store subscriptions. These can make your store more competitive, but they come with extra fees. For new sellers, they need to carefully calculate these fees to ensure that they do not have a significant impact on their profits.
3. Ease of Use Experience of the Platform
Etsy is committed to creating a convenient operating environment for sellers. Its interface is user-friendly and the operation process is simple and understandable. After a new seller makes an account, they just need to enter the shop name. They should also upload product images and add detailed descriptions.
The platform will help the seller fill out product information and set shipping fees. It provides step-by-step guidance and useful templates. Etsy gives sellers a manual to help them learn skills for boosting sales. This helps new sellers start quickly.
You can easily create an eBay account. You can also register quickly using your Facebook, Apple, or Google account. Listing products on eBay is also relatively convenient.
Sellers can find fair prices by looking for similar products. They can also import listing information to save time. However, eBay has many online sales features. New sellers may need time to learn and get used to it. There is a learning curve involved.
4. Marketing and Promotion Capabilities
Etsy understands that sellers need help with promotion. They provide clear marketing and advertising guidelines in the seller manual. Etsy also offers both internal and external advertising options for sellers.
The platform works well with social media like Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. This makes it easy for sellers to share products with one click, helping them promote their items. For example, sellers can use Etsy's advertising tools to precisely target potential customers, increase product exposure, and convert potential customers into actual orders.
eBay provides sellers with a variety of built-in marketing tools. The promotion manager lets sellers create different promotional activities.
They can offer product discounts and shipping discounts. This helps attract buyers and encourages repeat purchases. eBay's promotion listing feature can help improve product rankings in search results. This allows more potential customers to see the seller's products.
5. Customer Support Strength
Seeking customer support on Etsy is relatively less convenient. When sellers have problems, they first reach out to the help center. The center can solve some common issues. However, for specific and complex problems, it may be hard to give clear and effective solutions.
If you need more help, click the "I still need help" button. Choose the right problem category and contact customer service using the email form.
Currently, we do not support chat or phone communication. However, the Etsy community forum gathers many sellers, and sellers can exchange experiences, share insights, and solve problems together.
eBay is more proactive in customer support. Its help page has an automatic assistant at the bottom that can quickly answer most common questions. If the automatic assistant cannot help, sellers can easily join the queue to talk to a human agent. They can also reach the support team by email. In addition, the eBay community is also active, and sellers can seek help and obtain advice in the community.
6. Comparison of Platform Shipping Methods
Etsy and eBay are two well-known e-commerce platforms that support both individual and small business sellers. However, there are some differences in shipping modes, mainly in platform policies, tool support, and seller freedom. Here are their core differences and characteristics:
6.1. Etsy's Shipping Mode
Independent Shipping Dominance: Sellers take care of order packaging and shipping. The platform does not require them to use certain delivery services. They need to manually upload tracking numbers (for small orders in some countries/regions, this can be exempted).
Sellers can set the processing time to 13 working days or longer, and they must ship the goods within that time. Otherwise, it will affect the store's rating.
Freight setting: Supports custom freight, free freight or calculating freight based on weight/region (please fill in the product weight and size).
You can set differentiated freight for different countries.
Integration tools: Can purchase shipping labels (through Etsy Shipping, supporting USPS, FedEx, etc.), enjoy discounted prices and automatically synchronize tracking information.
International sales: Encourages cross-border transactions. Sellers need to handle tariffs and customs clearance by themselves (can set whether to bear international freight).
6.2. Shipping mode of eBay
Diversified logistics options: Self-fulfillment: Sellers can choose logistics independently (such as USPS, FedEx, UPS, etc.), and upload tracking numbers. eBay has a fulfillment service in some countries. It is similar to Amazon FBA. A third-party warehouse, like OrangeConnex in Australia, manages this service.
Flexible freight setting: Supports calculating freight (based on weight/region), fixed freight or free freight. You can set the "freight discount" to attract buyers to purchase in bulk.
Strict shipping time requirements: Need to ship within the promised time (usually 13 days). Delay may affect the "Top Rated Seller" rating. Provide "Same Day/1Day Handling" option to improve search ranking.
Global distribution plan: Sellers send goods to eBay's warehouses in other countries, like the United States. eBay handles international shipping and fees, making cross-border sales easier.
Return management: Return policies are more standardized. Some categories are mandatory to accept returns. Sellers need to clearly define the rules in advance.
4Seller: One-stop multi-platform order management & Cross-border logistics solution
Easy to connect with Etsy and eBay, manage orders efficiently, intelligently match international logistics, help you ship quickly, and improve store operation efficiency!
Seamless connection of orders on both platforms, no need to switch backends, avoiding omissions. Automatically synchronize order information, real-time update logistics status, and improve buyer satisfaction. Integrate mainstream logistics channels such as USPS, Fedex, DHL, UPS, etc.
How to Connect eBay Store to 4Seller?
How to Connect Etsy Stores with 4Seller?
7. In Conclusion
For new sellers, if the goods they have are unique handicrafts, personalized design products, or items with a retro charm, and the target customers are those who pursue individuality and love creativity, then Etsy is undoubtedly the ideal choice. Its focused market positioning, low entry threshold for opening an account, and strong support for creative products provide fertile soil for the sales and brand building of such goods.
If the new sellers have a wide variety of product types, covering new products, second-hand goods, or electronic products, and expect to reach a broader global customer base, eBay is more advantageous. eBay's powerful marketing tools, comprehensive customer support, and good scalability can help sellers expand in the highly competitive e-commerce market.
Of course, some new sellers with energy and resources may consider trying to open stores on both Etsy and eBay to fully leverage the advantages of both platforms. However, it is necessary to plan the inventory reasonably and allocate operational efforts wisely to ensure that both stores can be properly managed. We hope that new sellers can carefully choose the platform based on their product characteristics and development goals, and embark on a successful e-commerce journey.
Amelia - 14 Apr,2025
You might be surprised to discover that Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) isn’t limited to just Amazon orders. With Amazon MCF (Multi-Channel Fulfillment), you can use Amazon’s strong fulfillment services. This helps you process orders from many platforms. These include Shopify, WooCommerce, Walmart, eBay, Shein, Etsy, Temu, TikTok Shop, Otto, and Kaufland.
Using Amazon MCF for orders from these platforms can simplify your fulfillment process. You can enjoy many benefits, like fast and reliable shipping, easy customer service, and simple returns. What’s more, why not capitalize on Amazon’s extensive distribution network and logistical expertise?
Ready to simplify your eBay order fulfillment? Learn how to automate the process using Amazon MCF through 4Seller and make your life a whole lot easier!
How does Amazon MCF (Amazon Multi-Channel Fulfillment) work?
Amazon MCF (Amazon Multi-Channel Fulfillment) uses Amazon's warehouses and distribution centers. It is a solution for fulfilling orders from many sales channels, like eBay.
But it's not just about convenience and cost effective-ness. With MCF, you can provide a great customer experience. This is possible because of Amazon's top-notch customer service and return handling.
This means you can focus on growing your business and selling products on eBay. Amazon will handle the logistics and shipping for you.
So, back to how MCF works, here's a five-step walkthrough you'll need.
Step 1: Create product listings for Amazon.
Step 2: Prepare products for shipping.
Step 3: Ship your inventory to Amazon's fulfillment center.
Step 4: Customers place orders on your eBay sales channel.
Step 5: Amazon fulfills your orders (specifically fulfilling orders on ebay via MCF setup).
How to Automate eBay Orders Processing via Amazon Multi-Channel Fulfillment via 4Seller?
Normally, when eBay receives an order, you must log into the Amazon seller interface to create a shipping order. Based on this information, Amazon will determine which items to pick, pack, and ship to your eBay customer. You'll also need to pay shipping fees and provide the customer's shipping information (based on the weight and size of the item).
4Seller will automatically fulfill your eBay orders via Amazon MCF for shipping. You only need to authorize your ebay store to 4Seller ERP.
4Seller will automatically sync your eBay orders. After you set up the automatic fulfillment rules, 4Seller will send the order information to Amazon. Once Amazon MCF creates a tracking number, 4Seller will send it back to eBay. This marks the order as shipped.
Amazon will handle the rest. Your products will be picked up from your warehouse, packaged, and shipped to the consumer. You can track the shipping status on the Amazon system to determine when the product will be delivered.
Refer this helping article to automate the step to fulfill eBay orders via Amazon FBA.
What are the benefits of using Amazon MCF for eBay orders via 4Seller?
Using Amazon Multi-Channel Fulfillment can bring several advantages of amazon to e-commerce businesses, including:
Top-notch fulfillment performance: Amazon MCF empowers you to provide robust order fulfillment capabilities for the eBay platform. It lets you use the same global order fulfillment network as Amazon. This enables fast and reliable shipping everywhere.
Customers can enjoy shipping services every day of the week. Our on-time delivery rate is 97%. We also have a package intact delivery rate of 99.98%.
Fast order fulfillment services: Amazon's multi-channel fulfillment lets you pick the shipping speed that works for you. Choose from 1 business day (priority), 2 business days (expedited), or 3-5 business days (standard). You do not need to enter the tracking number on eBay yourself. 4Seller will automatically return it to eBay and mark it as shipped.
Reduced operating costs: MCF offers simple and transparent pricing with no hidden fees. You only pay for shipping and storage. Shipping fees include pickup, packaging, and transportation, and multi-item orders typically receive discounts of up to 50%.
Inventory optimization: You can improve your inventory by using multi-channel fulfillment. This lets you combine your inventory into one pool using 4Seller ERP and inventory sync rules. This helps you fulfill both Amazon and non-Amazon orders. It simplifies logistics and improves efficiency.
Unbranded packaging: MCF sends orders in unbranded packaging for free. This helps businesses keep a consistent brand experience in all sales channels.
Amazon Prime shopping benefits: You can use MCF-supported Buy with Prime to give your customers Amazon Prime benefits. This includes fast and free shipping and an easy checkout experience on Shopify. This idea connects to the larger discussion about Amazon and eBay's service offerings.
(Note: The mention of Amazon Prime with Shopify highlights the wider benefits Amazon provides. This includes how MCF can improve customer experience on different platforms. However, in the context of eBay integration, the main point is the smooth fulfillment experience that MCF offers.)
Tools like 4Seller ERP help businesses link eBay and Amazon MCF. This connection allows companies to improve order fulfillment by amazon FBA on both platforms.
Validated Customer Outcomes
Verified User Testimonial: “Connecting our Shopify store with Temu using 4Seller was incredibly straightforward. We migrated 400 + SKUs in less than 90 minutes, and the automated inventory sync reduced manual errors by 75%. Our sales on Temu have seen a remarkable increase since the integration!” —Amy Evangeline, Multichannel Retailer
For more detailed performance metrics and case studies, check verified customer reviews on Trustpilot. You can also visit the 4Seller Shopify App Store profile.
Final Words
Amazon Multi-Channel Fulfillment (MCF) is a service that helps eBay sellers ship orders. It uses Amazon's warehouse network through 4Seller ERP. MCF allows you to manage all your orders and inventory, streamlining the shipping process. It also offers several advantages of amazon, such as fast and reliable shipping, excellent customer service, and convenient returns.
Fulfilling eBay orders via Amazon MCF can simplify the process. You can use 4Seller ERP to automatically create eBay orders on your Amazon seller account via MCF.
Irene - 09 Apr,2025
In the expansive domain of cross-border e-commerce, the Kaufland platform is gaining prominence. This analysis will provide an in-depth exploration of the Kaufland platform, emphasizing the critical role of invoices within its operational framework. Additionally, we will introduce 4seller, a robust tool designed to assist merchants in managing Kaufland-related operations efficiently.
1. Introduction to the Kaufland Platform
Kaufland is a distinguished retail brand in Europe, with its e-commerce platform leveraging a robust offline retail infrastructure. It enjoys significant popularity and a vast customer base across European markets. The platform's user-friendly interface facilitates seamless browsing and purchasing experiences for consumers. Kaufland is committed to offering a diverse selection of products while adhering to stringent quality control standards, ensuring the reliability of all listed items. This commitment enhances merchant opportunities by attracting a substantial number of potential customers and fostering a favorable sales environment.
2. Kaufland Merchant Inclusion Requirements
1. Business Qualifications: Merchants are required to furnish legally registered business licenses as proof of their legitimate operational status. This ensures the legality and standardization of commercial activities on the platform.
2. Brand and Products: Products offered must possess distinct brand characteristics or unique advantages and comply with the quality and safety standards mandated by the European market. For instance, electronic goods must obtain relevant CE certifications to guarantee consumer safety.
3. Logistics and Services: Merchants must implement efficient and reliable logistics plans to ensure timely delivery of products. Furthermore, high-quality customer service should be provided to promptly address inquiries and complaints, thereby enhancing overall customer satisfaction.
3. Kaufland Product Categories
1. Electronics: A comprehensive range of popular electronic devices, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, headphones, and more. Whether catering to tech enthusiasts seeking the latest models or professionals requiring office equipment, Kaufland offers suitable options.
2. Home Products: From elegant home decor to practical kitchenware and furniture, Kaufland provides a wide array of products. It delivers a one-stop shopping experience for consumers aiming to enhance their living environments.
3. Fashion Apparel: Encompassing men's, women's, and children's clothing, along with various fashion accessories. By staying abreast of current trends, Kaufland supplies diverse styles to meet the sartorial needs of different demographics.
4. Food and Beverages: Featuring specialty foods from around the globe and a variety of beverages. Consumers can conveniently purchase daily necessities, snacks, and wines for leisure occasions.
4. The Importance of Invoices on Kaufland
1. Legal Compliance: In the European market, issuing invoices is a mandatory legal requirement. As a compliant e-commerce platform, Kaufland mandates that merchants provide invoices to ensure adherence to local laws and regulations. Non-compliance may result in legal penalties and disrupt store operations.
2. Consumer Protection: Invoices serve as essential purchase records. They enable consumers to return or exchange goods, seek product warranties, or resolve disputes regarding purchased items. For example, if a purchased electronic device exhibits quality issues, invoice details such as the purchase date are crucial in determining warranty eligibility.
3. Financial Management: For merchants, invoices are vital documents for recording sales revenue and costs. Accurate invoice management facilitates clear financial accounting, proper tax declarations, risk mitigation, and ensures the stable operation of enterprise finances.
5. 4seller: Streamlining Kaufland Order and Invoice Handling
4seller is a powerful tool designed to optimize the handling of Kaufland orders and invoices. It supports automated invoice generation and upload upon shipment, significantly reducing the workload for merchants and enhancing operational efficiency. By minimizing manual intervention, it reduces errors and delays, enabling merchants to focus on core activities such as product sales and customer service. This intelligent solution provides substantial support for merchants' business expansion on the Kaufland platform.
6.How do I use Kaufland invoicing in 4Seller?
1. Bind the Kaufland seller account in the 4Seller background.
2. Set the invoice template (can customize the company information, tax ID, etc.).
3. After order transfer, invoices can be generated or uploaded in 4seller according to the set invoice template.
7. In Conclusion
Kaufland is an important e-commerce platform in Europe, and entry needs to meet corporate qualifications, tax compliance and other requirements.
Invoices are the core compliance documents for Kaufland transactions, covering tax, consumer rights and platform audits.
4Seller supports Kaufland order automation management to help sellers operate efficiently!If you're a Kaufland seller, try 4Seller to make order and invoice management easier!
Amelia - 09 Apr,2025
In this highly competitive red sea of cross-border e-commerce, any minor change in platform rules is like dropping a huge stone into a calm lake, which is bound to cause waves. Recently, Temu has released a key new regulation for the USPS self-ship service in the US site, clearly requiring merchants to switch the shipping method to platform label mode. This change not only directly impacts the daily operation process of merchants but also reshapes the platform's logistics ecosystem at a deeper level, bringing an undeniable impact on consumer experience. Today, let's delve into the many details and profound significance behind this fulfillment order new regulation together.
1. Background of the New Regulation: Strengthening Logistics Norms and Punishing Violations Severely
During Temu's vigorous transition from full custody to semi-custody mode, the importance of logistics management standardization has become increasingly prominent.
Previously, incidents of "running water orders" on the platform occurred frequently, causing a huge stir. Such phenomena mainly concentrated in the semi-custody seller group. Some unscrupulous merchants, driven by profit motives, shipped goods through the means of running water orders and technology orders, seriously disrupting the originally orderly logistics order of the platform, greatly damaging the legitimate rights and interests of consumers, and also having a negative impact on the platform's reputation.
To completely and fundamentally eliminate such violations from the root cause, as early as February, Temu urgently issued a notice, clearly stating that it would severely crack down on the phenomenon of merchants using running water orders and technology orders for shipping. This time, the requirement to switch to platform labels for USPS shipments is a powerful measure to further strengthen the platform's logistics control. Through unified use of shipping labels, Temu can more accurately track logistics information, effectively guarantee the accuracy and timeliness of goods delivery, and lay a solid foundation for the healthy and sustainable development of the platform.
2. Comprehensive Analysis of the Advantages of Platform Label Processing on the Platform
2.1 Automatic Price Comparison and Order Placement for Cost Optimization
The platform label processing system on the platform features a powerful intelligent price comparison function. Based on the weight of the order package, it can automatically screen and compare the prices of available logistics channels. This intelligent operation means that merchants no longer need to spend a lot of time and effort manually calculating the prices of various logistics channels. The system will automatically identify the most cost-effective channel and complete the order placement process quickly. Moreover, merchants can flexibly configure custom logistics rules according to their own business needs and independently specify the last-mile delivery channel for shipment. While ensuring that the logistics service quality is not affected, this measure can minimize logistics cost expenditures to the greatest extent.
2.2 No Need for Appointment for Pickup, Significantly Improving Efficiency
In the previous USPS self-shipment mode, merchants often needed to complete the cumbersome appointment for pickup on their own. This process was not only cumbersome but also prone to delays in shipment due to unreasonable time arrangements. However, after adopting the platform labels processing, the cooperative warehouse will fully undertake the tasks of delivering or making appointment for pickup. Merchants only need to properly prepare the goods in advance and deliver them to the cooperative warehouse on time. This optimization measure greatly saves merchants' time and energy, making the shipment process more concise and smooth, and significantly improving overall operational efficiency.
3. Platform Platform Labels Impact on Sellers in Multiple Dimensions
3.1 Positive Impact
Enjoy Logistics Discounts: By using platform labels, merchants have the opportunity to enjoy the highest 6% tail-end discount offered by the cooperative warehouse's platform logistics services. This is undoubtedly an extremely attractive benefit for merchants who have long endured the pressure of logistics costs. It can effectively reduce operating costs and effectively expand profit margins.
Reduce the risk of violation: At the moment when Temu is vigorously rectifying the behavior of illegal delivery, switching to the platform's call-in order can help merchants significantly reduce the risk of tail-end fulfillment violations. By avoiding the use of illegal delivery labels, merchants can prevent severe penalties such as the entire store being removed from the platform and restrictions on cash withdrawal, effectively ensuring the stable operation of their stores.
Enhancing Store Image: Standardized and orderly logistics distribution and precise and reliable tracking of logistics trajectories can effectively enhance consumers' trust and satisfaction with the store. When consumers can grasp the transportation status of goods in real time and accurately, the shopping experience will be greatly optimized. This is beneficial for enhancing the store's reputation and repeat purchase rate, and is conducive to the sustainable development of the store in the long run.
3.2 Negative Impacts
Change in Operating Procedures Cost: Merchants need to log in to the seller center as soon as possible, carefully review the new SOP (Standard Operating Procedures), and adjust the shipping process strictly in accordance with the requirements. This means that merchants need to invest a certain amount of time and energy to learn and adapt to the new operation mode. In the short term, it may have an impact on shipping efficiency, and even some minor mistakes may occur due to lack of proficiency in operation.
Operational Cost Uncertainty: Some sellers have reported that the operation costs of overseas warehouses are relatively high. Although the platform claims that there will be no penalty for delayed platform labels, there is still a risk of fines for delayed delivery and false delivery in the actual operation process. This makes merchants face certain uncertainty in operational costs and requires more meticulous cost planning and management.
4. Besides USPS, what other logistics options does Temu offer?
The logistics providers that Temu cooperates with for self-shipping mainly include the following several:
UPS (United Parcel Service): As a well-known logistics industry giant worldwide, its business coverage is extensive, reaching over 220 countries and regions. It offers diverse transportation methods such as standard, express, and express delivery, which can fully meet the differentiated transportation needs of different customers.
FedEx: A leading enterprise in the logistics field, known for its fast and reliable transportation services. It supports domestic and international transportation businesses, and its vast transportation network can ensure that packages are safely and on-time delivered to the destination.
DHL Group: A global leading logistics service provider that has signed a cooperation memorandum with Temu and fully supports Temu's local operation in Europe, including the local-to-local model. It is expected that this model will eventually account for 80% of Temu's European sales.
5. Leveraging Tools to Efficiently Assist Fulfillment Orders
4Seller e-commerce erp has currently achieved connection with all the logistics providers supported by Temu that can be cooperated with. Merchants only need to authorize their logistics accounts to the 4Seller system to conveniently complete the purchase of waybills, which helps to quickly improve shipping efficiency.
6. Summary
The new regulation of Temu regarding the platform labels process of USPS self-fulfillment switching platform is a significant decision made by the platform to enhance its logistics management level and effectively safeguard consumers' rights and interests. For merchants, although they may encounter a series of challenges in the short term, from a long-term development perspective, a standardized and orderly logistics environment will strongly promote the healthy development of the platform and also create a fairer competitive environment for merchants. Only by actively adapting to the new regulation and promptly optimizing their own operational strategies can they gain a firm foothold in the rapidly changing e-commerce market and achieve better development.
Amelia - 09 Apr,2025
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1. Inventory Management Challenges in Cross-border E-commerce: Challenges Brought by Multiple Channels
In the current era of rapid development of globalization and the digital economy, the cross-border e-commerce industry has already become a crucial part of international trade. With just a click of the mouse, consumers can easily purchase goods from all over the world, and merchants can also take advantage of this trend to expand into overseas markets and gain a broader customer base.
In order to meet the diverse shopping needs of consumers, cross-border e-commerce businesses have successively launched multi-channel sales models, promoting products to different e-commerce platforms, social media, and self-built websites. Although this model brings more sales opportunities, it also makes inventory management increasingly complex, and a series of thorny problems have emerged one after another.
• Inventory Fragmentation: When cross-border e-commerce conducts business on multiple channels, the inventory is also dispersed to the warehouses of each channel. This is like breaking a complete jigsaw puzzle into countless small pieces and scattering them in different corners, and the difficulty of management increases exponentially.
Take cross-border e-commerce sellers who operate simultaneously on multiple platforms such as Amazon, eBay, and Shopify as an example.
Each platform has its own independent warehouse, and the product inventory is stored separately. This not only makes it difficult to centrally control the inventory but also leads to an imbalance in the inventory quantity of the same product across different channels.
In some channels, there is a serious backlog of inventory, occupying a large amount of capital and storage space; in other channels, there are frequent shortages of goods, missing sales opportunities, and seriously affecting the customer experience.
• Demand Uncertainty: The global market is vast and complex, and consumers in different countries and regions have significant differences in culture, economy, consumption habits, etc., which makes market demand fluctuate frequently and is difficult to predict.
For example, in some countries, the demand for certain products will experience explosive growth during specific festivals or seasons; while in other regions, due to cultural differences, consumers may have no interest in these products at all. In addition, the market trends change rapidly, new competitors keep emerging, and consumers' preferences may change at any time, which all pose great challenges to cross-border e-commerce in accurately predicting market demand.
Once the demand prediction is wrong, it will fall into the dilemma of excessive inventory or out-of-stock. Excessive inventory means that a large amount of capital is occupied, storage costs continue to rise, and products may also depreciate due to obsolescence; out-of-stock will directly lead to customer loss, damage the brand image, and in the long run, severely impact the enterprise's market competitiveness.
• Logistics Complexity: The logistics infrastructure, transportation efficiency, and customs policies of different countries and regions are all different, which makes the logistics process full of uncertainties. During transportation, unexpected situations such as bad weather, traffic congestion, and customs inspections may occur, resulting in cargo delays or even losses.
Moreover, under the multi-channel sales model, different channels have different requirements for logistics. Some channels may pay more attention to timeliness and require fast delivery; some channels are more sensitive to logistics costs. This requires cross-border e-commerce to comprehensively consider various factors and balance costs and efficiency when choosing logistics partners and formulating logistics strategies.
However, due to the numerous logistics links and too many uncontrollable factors, it is difficult to achieve perfection. Logistics problems often become a bottleneck restricting the development of cross-border e-commerce and also bring great difficulties to inventory management, because logistics delays may lead to the inability to replenish inventory in a timely manner, thereby affecting sales.
• Data Synchronization Issues: The data generated by multi-channel sales pour in like a tide, and each channel has its own independent data systems for orders, inventory, sales, etc. How to effectively integrate these scattered data and achieve real-time synchronization has become a major technical challenge faced by cross-border e-commerce.
If the data cannot be synchronized in a timely and accurate manner, the situation of inconsistent information will occur. It shows that there is inventory available for sale on one channel, but the actual inventory is insufficient, resulting in overselling; or after an order is shipped on a certain channel, the inventory data of other channels is not updated in a timely manner and still shows that there is stock, causing confusion in subsequent order processing.
This data chaos not only brings great trouble to inventory management but also affects the decision-making of the enterprise, making it impossible for the enterprise to carry out inventory allocation, procurement planning, etc. based on accurate data, and ultimately affecting the operation efficiency and economic benefits of the enterprise.
2. 4Seller ERP: A Powerful Tool for Multi-channel Inventory Management
Facing the challenges of multi-channel inventory dispersion and data asynchrony, cross-border e-commerce sellers urgently need an intelligent tool to achieve global control - 4Seller ERP was born. As a free e-commerce ERP developed by Dianxiaomi specifically for European and American sellers, since its launch in September 2023, it has helped more than 15,000 TikTok Shop US sellers reduce costs and improve efficiency, winning widespread trust.
Why choose 4Seller ERP?
Centralized Control of Inventory across All Channels It deeply connects with mainstream platforms such as TikTok Shop, Amazon, and Shopify, as well as logistics providers such as USPS, UPS, and FedEx, and synchronizes data in real time, completely saying goodbye to inventory fragmentation.
Clear View of Inventory Dynamics No matter where the goods are stored, they can be tracked in real time through a unified panel, and resources can be intelligently allocated to avoid out-of-stock or overstocking.
A Strong Backing for Efficient Operation Through automated processes and accurate data analysis, 4Seller ERP has become the core tool for cross-border sellers' inventory management, escorting business growth.
3. Analysis of the Core Functions of 4Seller ERP
3.1 Real-time Inventory Synchronization
Inventory synchronization, simply put, is to integrate and uniformly update the inventory data of goods scattered in different channels and different warehouses to ensure that the latest and most accurate information can be obtained when checking the inventory on any sales platform or store. 4Seller ERP performs excellently in this regard, and it can achieve the automatic synchronization of inventory data of multiple platforms and multiple stores. Sellers only need to customize and set inventory synchronization rules in the system to keep the inventory data consistent in real time.
Take a cross-border e-commerce seller as an example. This seller has opened stores on multiple platforms including Shopify, TikTok Shop, and Amazon, selling fashionable clothing. In the past, due to the inability to synchronize inventory data of various platforms in real time, overselling often occurred, resulting in a decline in customer satisfaction.
After using 4Seller ERP, the seller set according to their own business needs that when clothing is received into or dispatched from the warehouse, the inventory data of relevant platform stores will be automatically updated immediately; when clothing is sold in a certain store, the inventory of other stores will also be reduced accordingly.
For example, when 10 dresses are sold in the Shopify store, 4Seller ERP will quickly synchronize this sales information to the stores of other platforms and update the inventory data of the warehouse at the same time, keeping the inventory data of all channels consistent. In this way, the seller does not need to switch between various platforms to manually update the inventory, which greatly saves time and labor costs, effectively avoids the occurrence of overselling, and improves the operation efficiency of the store and customer satisfaction.
3.2 Setting Inventory Push Quantity
In cross-border e-commerce inventory management, accurately controlling the inventory quantity is of great importance, and setting the inventory push quantity and out-of-stock settings are important means for 4Seller ERP to achieve this goal. When setting inventory synchronization rules, sellers can decide according to the actual situation whether to push the available inventory quantity in the warehouse or the in-stock inventory quantity to the store.
At the same time, they can also set out-of-stock rules, that is, when the available inventory of a product is lower than a certain set inventory quantity, the inventory data of the specified store within the rules will be changed to 0, effectively preventing overselling.
Suppose a seller stores 1000 smartwatches in Warehouse D, that is, there are 1000 in-stock inventory quantities. These watches are sold simultaneously in Store A and Store B on Shopify and Store C on TikTok.
The seller sets to push the available inventory quantity to the store through 4Seller ERP. At this time, if there are 100 unprocessed orders in Store A on Shopify, then the available inventory quantity of smartwatches becomes 900, and the online inventory quantities displayed in the three stores A, B, and C are also updated to 900. This setting method enables the seller to dynamically adjust the inventory quantity displayed in the store according to the order processing situation, further reducing the risk of overselling. The out-of-stock setting is also very practical. When the available inventory quantity of smartwatches in Warehouse D is less than or equal to 5, the system defaults to pushing 0 inventory to the specified store, avoiding the overselling problem caused by multiple stores receiving orders simultaneously when the inventory quantity is too low.
By reasonably setting the inventory push quantity and out-of-stock rules, sellers can manage inventory more accurately, ensure that the inventory is always at a reasonable level, meet market demand, and avoid losses caused by inventory backlog or out-of-stock, providing a strong guarantee for the stable development of cross-border e-commerce business.
3.3 Support for Multi-warehouse Inventory Synchronization
In cross-border e-commerce business, inventory storage often involves multiple warehouses, including sellers' own warehouses, third-party warehouses, overseas warehouses, and FBA warehouses. Different types of warehouses have their own characteristics in logistics distribution, cost control, etc., but they also bring great challenges to inventory management.
4Seller ERP fully considers this industry pain point and comprehensively supports the inventory synchronization of various warehouses such as self-owned warehouses, third-party warehouses, overseas warehouses, and FBA warehouses, helping sellers achieve unified management of inventory across all channels.
3.4 Viewing Inventory Linkage Records
In the process of multi-channel inventory management, it is crucial to track inventory information in real time and promptly discover and solve inventory synchronization problems. The function of viewing inventory linkage records provided by 4Seller ERP provides convenience for sellers to achieve this goal.
Sellers only need to perform simple operations to browse the inventory linkage records on the full page and have a clear understanding of the synchronization situation of inventory data. Sellers can trace the change history of inventory data at any time, truly achieving order traceability and process monitoring.
Whether in daily operations or when dealing with complex inventory allocation tasks, this function can help sellers promptly grasp inventory dynamics, make scientific decisions, and effectively avoid various problems caused by inaccurate inventory information, escorting the smooth development of cross-border e-commerce business.
4. How to Choose a Suitable Inventory Management ERP
In the environment of multi-channel operation in cross-border e-commerce, choosing a suitable inventory management ERP is of great importance, as it is directly related to the operation efficiency and economic benefits of the enterprise. The following are the key factors to be considered when choosing an inventory management ERP, and 4Seller ERP has demonstrated significant advantages in these aspects.
4.1 Function Completeness
An excellent inventory management ERP should have comprehensive and powerful functions to meet the complex needs of multi-channel inventory management in cross-border e-commerce.
In addition to the functions mentioned above such as real-time inventory synchronization, setting inventory push quantity, supporting multi-warehouse inventory synchronization, and viewing inventory linkage records, it should also cover function modules such as procurement management, sales management, and data analysis. The procurement management function can help sellers automatically generate purchase orders according to inventory status and sales forecasts, communicate efficiently with suppliers, and ensure timely replenishment of goods; the sales management function can achieve rapid order processing, shipping tracking, and customer relationship management, improving customer satisfaction; the data analysis function can deeply mine a large amount of inventory and sales data, providing sellers with accurate market trend analysis, sales forecasts, etc., helping sellers make scientific decisions.
4Seller ERP performs outstandingly in terms of function completeness. It not only provides the above-mentioned core inventory management functions but also integrates all-round SaaS services such as product listing, order management, and customer service, forming a complete e-commerce operation management system that can meet the various business needs of cross-border e-commerce sellers in multi-channel operations and truly achieve one-stop management.
4.2 Price
Cost control is a key link in enterprise operation. For cross-border e-commerce sellers, when choosing an inventory management ERP, they need to comprehensively consider the price of the software and their own budget.
Different ERP systems have different charging models. Some are sold in a one-time purchase way, some are charged according to the subscription method, and some are charged according to function modules, the number of users, etc. When choosing, sellers should select an ERP system with high cost performance according to their own business scale and development plan.
A prominent advantage of 4Seller ERP is that it is free to use. All the connected e-commerce platforms and logistics service providers, as well as the provided functions, are free for domestic and foreign sellers to use. This is undoubtedly a huge benefit for small and medium-sized cross-border e-commerce sellers with relatively tight funds, greatly reducing the operation cost of the enterprise and enabling sellers to enjoy professional and efficient inventory management services at a relatively low cost.
4.3 Security
In the digital era, data security is of vital importance. The inventory data, order data, customer information, etc. of cross-border e-commerce sellers are all stored in the ERP system. Once the data is leaked or damaged, it will bring huge losses to the enterprise. Therefore, choosing an inventory management ERP with a high level of security is the key to ensuring the security of enterprise data.
A secure ERP system should have a complete data encryption mechanism to prevent data from being stolen or tampered with during transmission and storage; it should have strict user permission management functions to ensure that only authorized personnel can access and operate sensitive data; at the same time, it should also have data backup and recovery functions to deal with sudden data loss or damage situations.
4Seller ERP has taken multiple safeguard measures in terms of security. Like large e-commerce platforms such as Amazon and TikTok Shop, it will go through strict reviews and audits to ensure the security and compliance of third-party service tools. The data interaction between 4Seller and the platform is carried out through the official API data interface, which can completely avoid the problem of account association.
As the parent company of 4Seller, Dianxiaomi attaches great importance to the confidentiality and security of user data, files user information with relevant industries and departments, and ensures that user data is not leaked from all aspects, allowing sellers to use it with confidence.
4.4 Data Docking Capability
In the process of multi-channel sales in cross-border e-commerce, it involves data interaction between different systems such as multiple e-commerce platforms, logistics providers, and warehouses. Therefore, the inventory management ERP needs to have strong data docking capabilities, be able to seamlessly connect with various mainstream e-commerce platforms, logistics systems, and warehouse management systems, and ensure the real-time and accurate transmission of data.
Only in this way can the unified management of multi-channel inventory and the efficient coordination of business processes be achieved. 4Seller ERP has deeply connected with mainstream e-commerce platforms in Europe and the United States such as TikTok Shop, Amazon, and Shopify, as well as well-known local logistics providers in the United States such as USPS, UPS, and Fedex.
At the same time, it has also accessed large overseas third-party warehouses such as GoodCang and the well-known domestic JiFeng WMS system. This extensive and in-depth data docking capability enables 4Seller ERP to easily integrate multi-channel data, break down information silos, provide sellers with comprehensive and accurate inventory and business data, and help sellers achieve efficient multi-channel inventory management.
5. In Conclusion
In the complex environment of multi-channel sales in cross-border e-commerce, inventory management is like a difficult battle, full of various challenges. Inventory fragmentation, demand uncertainty, logistics complexity, and data synchronization issues, etc., constantly test the operation ability of sellers. If there is the slightest carelessness, it may lead to inventory backlog or out-of-stock, bringing huge economic losses to the enterprise.
However, with its powerful functions and excellent performance, 4Seller ERP has become a powerful weapon for cross-border e-commerce sellers to deal with these challenges. It not only achieves real-time inventory synchronization, accurately sets the inventory push quantity, but also comprehensively supports multi-warehouse inventory synchronization and enables convenient viewing of inventory linkage records. For cross-border e-commerce sellers who are troubled by multi-channel inventory management, it is advisable to try using 4Seller ERP. It is believed that it will bring unexpected improvements to your business.
Amelia - 18 Apr,2025
In the e-commerce online store era, new sellers face many choices. One of the most important choices is picking the right sales platform.Etsy and eBay both are popular platforms in e-commerce. Each has its own features and attracts different sellers. For novice sellers, understanding the features of these two platforms in depth can help them make a wise choice that suits their development.
1. Platform Positioning and Audience Analysis
Etsy shop is a great place for creativity and crafts. It focuses on handmade items, unique designs, and vintage goods.Here, buyers are passionate about individuality and uniqueness, seeking treasures that are hard to find elsewhere. Its active buyers number more than 95 million.
This attracts many consumers who seek a better quality of life. They enjoy creative products and have strong buying power and loyalty. For example, shoppers highly favor exquisite handmade jewelry, vintage-style home decorations, and more on Etsy.
In contrast, eBay is like a big online store. It has many types of goods.
You can find electronics, fashion clothing, collectibles, sports equipment, and more. Its global active users reach 159 million.
They include many types of people. Some are consumers looking for good deals. Others are bargain hunters who love finding second-hand items. Buyers visit eBay to find affordable branded products or to search for cheap goods among many options.
2. Cost Structure Comparison
2.1 Etsy Cost Composition
In opening an Etsy store, the cost structure is relatively simple and clear. You must pay a listing fee of 0.2 US dollars for product listing, and you can list the product for 4 months. If someone does not sell the goods, they will charge a renewal fee of 0.2 US dollars each time.
After a successful transaction, the platform will take 6.5% of the product price. This includes shipping and gift wrapping fees. In addition, if you use Etsy's payment processing service, they will charge a certain percentage of payment processing fees.
Opening an Etsy store is free. This helps new sellers avoid financial pressure at the start.
2.2 eBay Cost Analysis
The cost structure of eBay is relatively complex. eBay charges a basic listing fee. They also take a percentage of the transaction fees based on the selling price.
eBay also offers extra services like promotional listings and store subscriptions. These can make your store more competitive, but they come with extra fees. For new sellers, they need to carefully calculate these fees to ensure that they do not have a significant impact on their profits.
3. Ease of Use Experience of the Platform
Etsy is committed to creating a convenient operating environment for sellers. Its interface is user-friendly and the operation process is simple and understandable. After a new seller makes an account, they just need to enter the shop name. They should also upload product images and add detailed descriptions.
The platform will help the seller fill out product information and set shipping fees. It provides step-by-step guidance and useful templates. Etsy gives sellers a manual to help them learn skills for boosting sales. This helps new sellers start quickly.
You can easily create an eBay account. You can also register quickly using your Facebook, Apple, or Google account. Listing products on eBay is also relatively convenient.
Sellers can find fair prices by looking for similar products. They can also import listing information to save time. However, eBay has many online sales features. New sellers may need time to learn and get used to it. There is a learning curve involved.
4. Marketing and Promotion Capabilities
Etsy understands that sellers need help with promotion. They provide clear marketing and advertising guidelines in the seller manual. Etsy also offers both internal and external advertising options for sellers.
The platform works well with social media like Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. This makes it easy for sellers to share products with one click, helping them promote their items. For example, sellers can use Etsy's advertising tools to precisely target potential customers, increase product exposure, and convert potential customers into actual orders.
eBay provides sellers with a variety of built-in marketing tools. The promotion manager lets sellers create different promotional activities.
They can offer product discounts and shipping discounts. This helps attract buyers and encourages repeat purchases. eBay's promotion listing feature can help improve product rankings in search results. This allows more potential customers to see the seller's products.
5. Customer Support Strength
Seeking customer support on Etsy is relatively less convenient. When sellers have problems, they first reach out to the help center. The center can solve some common issues. However, for specific and complex problems, it may be hard to give clear and effective solutions.
If you need more help, click the "I still need help" button. Choose the right problem category and contact customer service using the email form.
Currently, we do not support chat or phone communication. However, the Etsy community forum gathers many sellers, and sellers can exchange experiences, share insights, and solve problems together.
eBay is more proactive in customer support. Its help page has an automatic assistant at the bottom that can quickly answer most common questions. If the automatic assistant cannot help, sellers can easily join the queue to talk to a human agent. They can also reach the support team by email. In addition, the eBay community is also active, and sellers can seek help and obtain advice in the community.
6. Comparison of Platform Shipping Methods
Etsy and eBay are two well-known e-commerce platforms that support both individual and small business sellers. However, there are some differences in shipping modes, mainly in platform policies, tool support, and seller freedom. Here are their core differences and characteristics:
6.1. Etsy's Shipping Mode
Independent Shipping Dominance: Sellers take care of order packaging and shipping. The platform does not require them to use certain delivery services. They need to manually upload tracking numbers (for small orders in some countries/regions, this can be exempted).
Sellers can set the processing time to 13 working days or longer, and they must ship the goods within that time. Otherwise, it will affect the store's rating.
Freight setting: Supports custom freight, free freight or calculating freight based on weight/region (please fill in the product weight and size).
You can set differentiated freight for different countries.
Integration tools: Can purchase shipping labels (through Etsy Shipping, supporting USPS, FedEx, etc.), enjoy discounted prices and automatically synchronize tracking information.
International sales: Encourages cross-border transactions. Sellers need to handle tariffs and customs clearance by themselves (can set whether to bear international freight).
6.2. Shipping mode of eBay
Diversified logistics options: Self-fulfillment: Sellers can choose logistics independently (such as USPS, FedEx, UPS, etc.), and upload tracking numbers. eBay has a fulfillment service in some countries. It is similar to Amazon FBA. A third-party warehouse, like OrangeConnex in Australia, manages this service.
Flexible freight setting: Supports calculating freight (based on weight/region), fixed freight or free freight. You can set the "freight discount" to attract buyers to purchase in bulk.
Strict shipping time requirements: Need to ship within the promised time (usually 13 days). Delay may affect the "Top Rated Seller" rating. Provide "Same Day/1Day Handling" option to improve search ranking.
Global distribution plan: Sellers send goods to eBay's warehouses in other countries, like the United States. eBay handles international shipping and fees, making cross-border sales easier.
Return management: Return policies are more standardized. Some categories are mandatory to accept returns. Sellers need to clearly define the rules in advance.
4Seller: One-stop multi-platform order management & Cross-border logistics solution
Easy to connect with Etsy and eBay, manage orders efficiently, intelligently match international logistics, help you ship quickly, and improve store operation efficiency!
Seamless connection of orders on both platforms, no need to switch backends, avoiding omissions. Automatically synchronize order information, real-time update logistics status, and improve buyer satisfaction. Integrate mainstream logistics channels such as USPS, Fedex, DHL, UPS, etc.
How to Connect eBay Store to 4Seller?
How to Connect Etsy Stores with 4Seller?
7. In Conclusion
For new sellers, if the goods they have are unique handicrafts, personalized design products, or items with a retro charm, and the target customers are those who pursue individuality and love creativity, then Etsy is undoubtedly the ideal choice. Its focused market positioning, low entry threshold for opening an account, and strong support for creative products provide fertile soil for the sales and brand building of such goods.
If the new sellers have a wide variety of product types, covering new products, second-hand goods, or electronic products, and expect to reach a broader global customer base, eBay is more advantageous. eBay's powerful marketing tools, comprehensive customer support, and good scalability can help sellers expand in the highly competitive e-commerce market.
Of course, some new sellers with energy and resources may consider trying to open stores on both Etsy and eBay to fully leverage the advantages of both platforms. However, it is necessary to plan the inventory reasonably and allocate operational efforts wisely to ensure that both stores can be properly managed. We hope that new sellers can carefully choose the platform based on their product characteristics and development goals, and embark on a successful e-commerce journey.
Amelia - 14 Apr,2025
You might be surprised to discover that Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) isn’t limited to just Amazon orders. With Amazon MCF (Multi-Channel Fulfillment), you can use Amazon’s strong fulfillment services. This helps you process orders from many platforms. These include Shopify, WooCommerce, Walmart, eBay, Shein, Etsy, Temu, TikTok Shop, Otto, and Kaufland.
Using Amazon MCF for orders from these platforms can simplify your fulfillment process. You can enjoy many benefits, like fast and reliable shipping, easy customer service, and simple returns. What’s more, why not capitalize on Amazon’s extensive distribution network and logistical expertise?
Ready to simplify your eBay order fulfillment? Learn how to automate the process using Amazon MCF through 4Seller and make your life a whole lot easier!
How does Amazon MCF (Amazon Multi-Channel Fulfillment) work?
Amazon MCF (Amazon Multi-Channel Fulfillment) uses Amazon's warehouses and distribution centers. It is a solution for fulfilling orders from many sales channels, like eBay.
But it's not just about convenience and cost effective-ness. With MCF, you can provide a great customer experience. This is possible because of Amazon's top-notch customer service and return handling.
This means you can focus on growing your business and selling products on eBay. Amazon will handle the logistics and shipping for you.
So, back to how MCF works, here's a five-step walkthrough you'll need.
Step 1: Create product listings for Amazon.
Step 2: Prepare products for shipping.
Step 3: Ship your inventory to Amazon's fulfillment center.
Step 4: Customers place orders on your eBay sales channel.
Step 5: Amazon fulfills your orders (specifically fulfilling orders on ebay via MCF setup).
How to Automate eBay Orders Processing via Amazon Multi-Channel Fulfillment via 4Seller?
Normally, when eBay receives an order, you must log into the Amazon seller interface to create a shipping order. Based on this information, Amazon will determine which items to pick, pack, and ship to your eBay customer. You'll also need to pay shipping fees and provide the customer's shipping information (based on the weight and size of the item).
4Seller will automatically fulfill your eBay orders via Amazon MCF for shipping. You only need to authorize your ebay store to 4Seller ERP.
4Seller will automatically sync your eBay orders. After you set up the automatic fulfillment rules, 4Seller will send the order information to Amazon. Once Amazon MCF creates a tracking number, 4Seller will send it back to eBay. This marks the order as shipped.
Amazon will handle the rest. Your products will be picked up from your warehouse, packaged, and shipped to the consumer. You can track the shipping status on the Amazon system to determine when the product will be delivered.
Refer this helping article to automate the step to fulfill eBay orders via Amazon FBA.
What are the benefits of using Amazon MCF for eBay orders via 4Seller?
Using Amazon Multi-Channel Fulfillment can bring several advantages of amazon to e-commerce businesses, including:
Top-notch fulfillment performance: Amazon MCF empowers you to provide robust order fulfillment capabilities for the eBay platform. It lets you use the same global order fulfillment network as Amazon. This enables fast and reliable shipping everywhere.
Customers can enjoy shipping services every day of the week. Our on-time delivery rate is 97%. We also have a package intact delivery rate of 99.98%.
Fast order fulfillment services: Amazon's multi-channel fulfillment lets you pick the shipping speed that works for you. Choose from 1 business day (priority), 2 business days (expedited), or 3-5 business days (standard). You do not need to enter the tracking number on eBay yourself. 4Seller will automatically return it to eBay and mark it as shipped.
Reduced operating costs: MCF offers simple and transparent pricing with no hidden fees. You only pay for shipping and storage. Shipping fees include pickup, packaging, and transportation, and multi-item orders typically receive discounts of up to 50%.
Inventory optimization: You can improve your inventory by using multi-channel fulfillment. This lets you combine your inventory into one pool using 4Seller ERP and inventory sync rules. This helps you fulfill both Amazon and non-Amazon orders. It simplifies logistics and improves efficiency.
Unbranded packaging: MCF sends orders in unbranded packaging for free. This helps businesses keep a consistent brand experience in all sales channels.
Amazon Prime shopping benefits: You can use MCF-supported Buy with Prime to give your customers Amazon Prime benefits. This includes fast and free shipping and an easy checkout experience on Shopify. This idea connects to the larger discussion about Amazon and eBay's service offerings.
(Note: The mention of Amazon Prime with Shopify highlights the wider benefits Amazon provides. This includes how MCF can improve customer experience on different platforms. However, in the context of eBay integration, the main point is the smooth fulfillment experience that MCF offers.)
Tools like 4Seller ERP help businesses link eBay and Amazon MCF. This connection allows companies to improve order fulfillment by amazon FBA on both platforms.
Validated Customer Outcomes
Verified User Testimonial: “Connecting our Shopify store with Temu using 4Seller was incredibly straightforward. We migrated 400 + SKUs in less than 90 minutes, and the automated inventory sync reduced manual errors by 75%. Our sales on Temu have seen a remarkable increase since the integration!” —Amy Evangeline, Multichannel Retailer
For more detailed performance metrics and case studies, check verified customer reviews on Trustpilot. You can also visit the 4Seller Shopify App Store profile.
Final Words
Amazon Multi-Channel Fulfillment (MCF) is a service that helps eBay sellers ship orders. It uses Amazon's warehouse network through 4Seller ERP. MCF allows you to manage all your orders and inventory, streamlining the shipping process. It also offers several advantages of amazon, such as fast and reliable shipping, excellent customer service, and convenient returns.
Fulfilling eBay orders via Amazon MCF can simplify the process. You can use 4Seller ERP to automatically create eBay orders on your Amazon seller account via MCF.
Irene - 09 Apr,2025
In the expansive domain of cross-border e-commerce, the Kaufland platform is gaining prominence. This analysis will provide an in-depth exploration of the Kaufland platform, emphasizing the critical role of invoices within its operational framework. Additionally, we will introduce 4seller, a robust tool designed to assist merchants in managing Kaufland-related operations efficiently.
1. Introduction to the Kaufland Platform
Kaufland is a distinguished retail brand in Europe, with its e-commerce platform leveraging a robust offline retail infrastructure. It enjoys significant popularity and a vast customer base across European markets. The platform's user-friendly interface facilitates seamless browsing and purchasing experiences for consumers. Kaufland is committed to offering a diverse selection of products while adhering to stringent quality control standards, ensuring the reliability of all listed items. This commitment enhances merchant opportunities by attracting a substantial number of potential customers and fostering a favorable sales environment.
2. Kaufland Merchant Inclusion Requirements
1. Business Qualifications: Merchants are required to furnish legally registered business licenses as proof of their legitimate operational status. This ensures the legality and standardization of commercial activities on the platform.
2. Brand and Products: Products offered must possess distinct brand characteristics or unique advantages and comply with the quality and safety standards mandated by the European market. For instance, electronic goods must obtain relevant CE certifications to guarantee consumer safety.
3. Logistics and Services: Merchants must implement efficient and reliable logistics plans to ensure timely delivery of products. Furthermore, high-quality customer service should be provided to promptly address inquiries and complaints, thereby enhancing overall customer satisfaction.
3. Kaufland Product Categories
1. Electronics: A comprehensive range of popular electronic devices, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, headphones, and more. Whether catering to tech enthusiasts seeking the latest models or professionals requiring office equipment, Kaufland offers suitable options.
2. Home Products: From elegant home decor to practical kitchenware and furniture, Kaufland provides a wide array of products. It delivers a one-stop shopping experience for consumers aiming to enhance their living environments.
3. Fashion Apparel: Encompassing men's, women's, and children's clothing, along with various fashion accessories. By staying abreast of current trends, Kaufland supplies diverse styles to meet the sartorial needs of different demographics.
4. Food and Beverages: Featuring specialty foods from around the globe and a variety of beverages. Consumers can conveniently purchase daily necessities, snacks, and wines for leisure occasions.
4. The Importance of Invoices on Kaufland
1. Legal Compliance: In the European market, issuing invoices is a mandatory legal requirement. As a compliant e-commerce platform, Kaufland mandates that merchants provide invoices to ensure adherence to local laws and regulations. Non-compliance may result in legal penalties and disrupt store operations.
2. Consumer Protection: Invoices serve as essential purchase records. They enable consumers to return or exchange goods, seek product warranties, or resolve disputes regarding purchased items. For example, if a purchased electronic device exhibits quality issues, invoice details such as the purchase date are crucial in determining warranty eligibility.
3. Financial Management: For merchants, invoices are vital documents for recording sales revenue and costs. Accurate invoice management facilitates clear financial accounting, proper tax declarations, risk mitigation, and ensures the stable operation of enterprise finances.
5. 4seller: Streamlining Kaufland Order and Invoice Handling
4seller is a powerful tool designed to optimize the handling of Kaufland orders and invoices. It supports automated invoice generation and upload upon shipment, significantly reducing the workload for merchants and enhancing operational efficiency. By minimizing manual intervention, it reduces errors and delays, enabling merchants to focus on core activities such as product sales and customer service. This intelligent solution provides substantial support for merchants' business expansion on the Kaufland platform.
6.How do I use Kaufland invoicing in 4Seller?
1. Bind the Kaufland seller account in the 4Seller background.
2. Set the invoice template (can customize the company information, tax ID, etc.).
3. After order transfer, invoices can be generated or uploaded in 4seller according to the set invoice template.
7. In Conclusion
Kaufland is an important e-commerce platform in Europe, and entry needs to meet corporate qualifications, tax compliance and other requirements.
Invoices are the core compliance documents for Kaufland transactions, covering tax, consumer rights and platform audits.
4Seller supports Kaufland order automation management to help sellers operate efficiently!If you're a Kaufland seller, try 4Seller to make order and invoice management easier!
Amelia - 09 Apr,2025
In this highly competitive red sea of cross-border e-commerce, any minor change in platform rules is like dropping a huge stone into a calm lake, which is bound to cause waves. Recently, Temu has released a key new regulation for the USPS self-ship service in the US site, clearly requiring merchants to switch the shipping method to platform label mode. This change not only directly impacts the daily operation process of merchants but also reshapes the platform's logistics ecosystem at a deeper level, bringing an undeniable impact on consumer experience. Today, let's delve into the many details and profound significance behind this fulfillment order new regulation together.
1. Background of the New Regulation: Strengthening Logistics Norms and Punishing Violations Severely
During Temu's vigorous transition from full custody to semi-custody mode, the importance of logistics management standardization has become increasingly prominent.
Previously, incidents of "running water orders" on the platform occurred frequently, causing a huge stir. Such phenomena mainly concentrated in the semi-custody seller group. Some unscrupulous merchants, driven by profit motives, shipped goods through the means of running water orders and technology orders, seriously disrupting the originally orderly logistics order of the platform, greatly damaging the legitimate rights and interests of consumers, and also having a negative impact on the platform's reputation.
To completely and fundamentally eliminate such violations from the root cause, as early as February, Temu urgently issued a notice, clearly stating that it would severely crack down on the phenomenon of merchants using running water orders and technology orders for shipping. This time, the requirement to switch to platform labels for USPS shipments is a powerful measure to further strengthen the platform's logistics control. Through unified use of shipping labels, Temu can more accurately track logistics information, effectively guarantee the accuracy and timeliness of goods delivery, and lay a solid foundation for the healthy and sustainable development of the platform.
2. Comprehensive Analysis of the Advantages of Platform Label Processing on the Platform
2.1 Automatic Price Comparison and Order Placement for Cost Optimization
The platform label processing system on the platform features a powerful intelligent price comparison function. Based on the weight of the order package, it can automatically screen and compare the prices of available logistics channels. This intelligent operation means that merchants no longer need to spend a lot of time and effort manually calculating the prices of various logistics channels. The system will automatically identify the most cost-effective channel and complete the order placement process quickly. Moreover, merchants can flexibly configure custom logistics rules according to their own business needs and independently specify the last-mile delivery channel for shipment. While ensuring that the logistics service quality is not affected, this measure can minimize logistics cost expenditures to the greatest extent.
2.2 No Need for Appointment for Pickup, Significantly Improving Efficiency
In the previous USPS self-shipment mode, merchants often needed to complete the cumbersome appointment for pickup on their own. This process was not only cumbersome but also prone to delays in shipment due to unreasonable time arrangements. However, after adopting the platform labels processing, the cooperative warehouse will fully undertake the tasks of delivering or making appointment for pickup. Merchants only need to properly prepare the goods in advance and deliver them to the cooperative warehouse on time. This optimization measure greatly saves merchants' time and energy, making the shipment process more concise and smooth, and significantly improving overall operational efficiency.
3. Platform Platform Labels Impact on Sellers in Multiple Dimensions
3.1 Positive Impact
Enjoy Logistics Discounts: By using platform labels, merchants have the opportunity to enjoy the highest 6% tail-end discount offered by the cooperative warehouse's platform logistics services. This is undoubtedly an extremely attractive benefit for merchants who have long endured the pressure of logistics costs. It can effectively reduce operating costs and effectively expand profit margins.
Reduce the risk of violation: At the moment when Temu is vigorously rectifying the behavior of illegal delivery, switching to the platform's call-in order can help merchants significantly reduce the risk of tail-end fulfillment violations. By avoiding the use of illegal delivery labels, merchants can prevent severe penalties such as the entire store being removed from the platform and restrictions on cash withdrawal, effectively ensuring the stable operation of their stores.
Enhancing Store Image: Standardized and orderly logistics distribution and precise and reliable tracking of logistics trajectories can effectively enhance consumers' trust and satisfaction with the store. When consumers can grasp the transportation status of goods in real time and accurately, the shopping experience will be greatly optimized. This is beneficial for enhancing the store's reputation and repeat purchase rate, and is conducive to the sustainable development of the store in the long run.
3.2 Negative Impacts
Change in Operating Procedures Cost: Merchants need to log in to the seller center as soon as possible, carefully review the new SOP (Standard Operating Procedures), and adjust the shipping process strictly in accordance with the requirements. This means that merchants need to invest a certain amount of time and energy to learn and adapt to the new operation mode. In the short term, it may have an impact on shipping efficiency, and even some minor mistakes may occur due to lack of proficiency in operation.
Operational Cost Uncertainty: Some sellers have reported that the operation costs of overseas warehouses are relatively high. Although the platform claims that there will be no penalty for delayed platform labels, there is still a risk of fines for delayed delivery and false delivery in the actual operation process. This makes merchants face certain uncertainty in operational costs and requires more meticulous cost planning and management.
4. Besides USPS, what other logistics options does Temu offer?
The logistics providers that Temu cooperates with for self-shipping mainly include the following several:
UPS (United Parcel Service): As a well-known logistics industry giant worldwide, its business coverage is extensive, reaching over 220 countries and regions. It offers diverse transportation methods such as standard, express, and express delivery, which can fully meet the differentiated transportation needs of different customers.
FedEx: A leading enterprise in the logistics field, known for its fast and reliable transportation services. It supports domestic and international transportation businesses, and its vast transportation network can ensure that packages are safely and on-time delivered to the destination.
DHL Group: A global leading logistics service provider that has signed a cooperation memorandum with Temu and fully supports Temu's local operation in Europe, including the local-to-local model. It is expected that this model will eventually account for 80% of Temu's European sales.
5. Leveraging Tools to Efficiently Assist Fulfillment Orders
4Seller e-commerce erp has currently achieved connection with all the logistics providers supported by Temu that can be cooperated with. Merchants only need to authorize their logistics accounts to the 4Seller system to conveniently complete the purchase of waybills, which helps to quickly improve shipping efficiency.
6. Summary
The new regulation of Temu regarding the platform labels process of USPS self-fulfillment switching platform is a significant decision made by the platform to enhance its logistics management level and effectively safeguard consumers' rights and interests. For merchants, although they may encounter a series of challenges in the short term, from a long-term development perspective, a standardized and orderly logistics environment will strongly promote the healthy development of the platform and also create a fairer competitive environment for merchants. Only by actively adapting to the new regulation and promptly optimizing their own operational strategies can they gain a firm foothold in the rapidly changing e-commerce market and achieve better development.
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