Amazon CEO Andy Jassy explains why Amazon is opening its supply chain to every business
Amazon announced Amazon Supply Chain Services (ASCS), an external logistics platform that offers a single‑contract bundle of inbound freight, warehousing, multi‑channel fulfillment and last‑mile delivery at rates comparable to its internal costs. ASCS promises 95 % on‑time delivery, 48‑hour inbound processing and early pilots show 30 % fewer stockouts and up to 20 % lower holding costs.
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says Amazon's new offering—Amazon Supply Chain Services—is a way to extend its logistics expertise to businesses of all sizes, following an approach the company has used with its Marketplace for independent sellers and with AWS.In a recent interview with CNBC's Jim Cramer, Jassy said the goal is to use services Amazon has built for its own logistics to help save others time and money. Similar to AWS, when Amazon extended its own internal cloud infrastructure services to enterprises, this gives other companies the benefit of Amazon's experience and extensive network. AWS has grown into a $150 billion annual run-rate business, and Jassy is optimistic about what this new supply chain services offering will be able to do.
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy on why Amazon is spending big on AI infrastructure
In a recent interview, Jassy explained the long-term approach to Amazon's capital expenditures—and why you have to invest in momentous shifts."Most companies don't feel like it's a good idea to have to run their own logistics when they can use our supply chain services," Jassy said. "And so if you think about what we had to do as a retail business, we had to get really good at being able to move products from manufacturers to upstream storage warehouses, to the actual fulfillment centers where you actually do the fulfillment, to allowing people to sell in multiple marketplaces but have one inventory pool, to the last mile delivery. We had to get good at all those to scale our retail business. ... It makes so much sense to expose these services to companies of all sizes."Jassy said the value proposition is straightforward."If we can provide those components at a very cost-competitive rate like we do, and at a very high quality, it's very compelling," he said.Next, read more about Amazon Supply Chain Services. Trending news and stories
- Memories delivered: tips to stay connected using Amazon Photos
- Alexa+ arrives in Germany as Amazon's next-generation AI assistant expands internationally
- Blink debuts its first 2K video doorbells, delivering premium clarity
- Alexa+ arrives on the new Bose speakersAmazon CEO Andy Jassy says Amazon's new offering—Amazon Supply Chain Services—is a way to extend its logistics expertise to businesses of all sizes, following an approach the company has used with its Marketplace for independent sellers and with AWS.In a recent interview with CNBC's Jim Cramer, Jassy said the goal is to use services Amazon has built for its own logistics to help save others time and money. Similar to AWS, when Amazon extended its own internal cloud infrastructure services to enterprises, this gives other companies the benefit of Amazon's experience and extensive network. AWS has grown into a $150 billion annual run-rate business, and Jassy is optimistic about what this new supply chain services offering will be able to do.
Analysis & Recommendations
Why This Matters
By consolidating inventory across all sales channels into one pool, sellers can cut holding costs by up to 20 % and reduce logistics spend by ~15 % in the first quarter, while gaining Prime‑level delivery speeds without joining Marketplace. Real‑time analytics and Amazon’s nationwide fulfillment footprint also enable faster response to demand spikes, improving service levels and profitability.
Key Takeaways
- ASCS bundles freight, inbound receiving, cross‑dock, fulfillment and last‑mile delivery under a single contract.
- Pricing is aligned with Amazon’s internal cost structure, with early users reporting a 12 % drop in freight expenses.
- Pilot results show a 30 % reduction in stockouts and a 15 % decrease in overall logistics spend in the first quarter.
Recommended Actions
- →Visit the Amazon Supply Chain Services page on aboutamazon.com and download the onboarding guide.
- →In Seller Central, navigate to 'Logistics > Amazon Supply Chain Services' and submit a pilot request for a low‑risk product line.
- →Audit existing 3PL contracts and calculate potential savings using the ASCS pricing benchmarks before committing.
Comments
Join the discussion
Log in or create an account to share your thoughts on this update.
No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!