To accommodate the increased number of sellers using FBA in the early days of the global pandemic, we implemented restock limits to help ensure that all sellers had space for their products. We also invested heavily to increase the square footage across our fulfilment and logistics network by 50% in 2020, and we continue to open new fulfilment centres across the UK and the EU. As soon as capacity in our fulfilment network stabilized, we increased restock limits and reduced the Inventory Performance Index (IPI) threshold. We’re glad that you responded by sending in a record amount of products in preparation for Prime Day.
Seller products now account for more than 60% of the inventory in our UK and EU fulfilment centres. We therefore need to take steps to ensure that all sellers who use FBA have space for their products and that inventory can be received as quickly as possible, particularly in
the lead-up to Prime Day. As a result, we are making the following temporary changes to help provide customers with the widest possible selection and to maintain the best customer experience.
Restock limits
Effective May 16, 2021, we have decreased restock limits so that your products can be received as quickly as possible. This change does not affect customer delivery. On average, sellers can restock 2 to 3months of inventory in our fulfilment centres. We’ve already taken similar steps for our own retail products. You can create more room for products by selling through your inventory, creating removal or disposal orders for products that are unlikely to sell, and canceling non-urgent open shipments. Note that restock limits are determined by multiple factors that include Prime Day deals, new selection, your past and future sales, current inventory levels, shipping times and available fulfilment centre capacity.
To review your restock limits and maximum shipment quantity, go to the Inventory Performance dashboard or your Shipping Queue. For more information, go to Restock limits by storage type: Frequently asked questions.
Inventory Performance Index
Effective July 1, 2021, the IPI threshold for storage limits will change to 500 (previously 450). If your IPI score is below 500 during the week of May 17, 2021, and the week of June 21, 2021, storage limits will apply for Q3 2021. Storage limits will continue to be evaluated on a quarterly cycle.
Sellers who maintain an IPI score of 500 or greater will continue to have unlimited storage for standard-size and oversize items. Monthly storage and long-term storage fees still apply, and all sellers regardless of IPI score are subject to restock limits.
You can track your IPI score on the Inventory Performance dashboard, where we also provide you with ways you can improve your performance.
We appreciate your patience as we continue to make adjustments so that all sellers can benefit from FBA.