Shipturtle’s integration with Amazon Multi-Channel Fulfillment (MCF) enables merchants to effortlessly fulfill orders from their Shopify store or custom marketplace platform, leveraging Amazon’s robust and reliable fulfillment network. This comprehensive guide outlines the setup process, key features, and best practices for maximizing the benefits of this integration.
Overview of Amazon MCF Integration
Benefits of Amazon MCF
Leverage Amazon's Fulfillment Network: Fulfill non-Amazon orders using Amazon's trusted logistics and delivery services.
Fast and Reliable Shipping: Enhance customer satisfaction with timely and dependable deliveries.
Centralized Management: Streamline inventory and shipment tracking from a single interface.
Additional Advantages with Shipturtle
Inventory Synchronization: Ensure real-time inventory updates between your marketplace and Amazon.
Automated Order Routing: Effortlessly route orders to Amazon MCF based on customizable marketplace rules.
Fulfillment Status Tracking: Gain visibility into order fulfillment and shipping progress directly from Shipturtle.
Prerequisites
Before setting up Amazon MCF with Shipturtle, ensure the following:
Active Amazon Seller Central Account: Ensure MCF is enabled in your account.
Products Enrolled in FBA: All relevant products must be enrolled in Amazon’s Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) program.
Installing Shipturtle:
Go to the Shopify App Store and search for Shipturtle.
Click Install to begin the installation.
Complete the onboarding form with the required details.
Activate the 7-day free trial.
Click Next to activate a plan and approve it on Shopify.
Setting Up Amazon MCF Integration
Step 1: Configure Amazon Seller Central
Sign in to Seller Central: Log in to your Amazon Seller Central account.
Set Up MCF Settings:
Navigate to Settings > Fulfillment by Amazon.
Adjust shipping speeds and preferences as per your requirements.
Update GST Number: Ensure your GST number is added and updated for tax compliance.
Step 2: Connect Amazon MCF to Shipturtle
Log in to Shipturtle: Access your Shipturtle admin dashboard.
Navigate to Integrations:
Go to Settings > Shipping Partner > Add Shipping Partner > Select Amazon Warehouse Fulfillment from the dropdown.
Click Connect to initiate the setup process.
Enter the Credentials:
Input your GST number.
Optionally set Amazon MCF as the default shipping option based on your requirements.
Authenticate the Connection:
Click Authenticate and confirm authentication after reviewing Amazon’s terms and conditions.
You will be redirected to Amazon Seller Central for final confirmation.
Step 3: Map Products and Inventory
Sync Products: Use Shipturtle’s Product Mapping tool to link your marketplace products with corresponding FBA SKUs.
Enable Inventory Sync: Activate automatic inventory synchronization to maintain consistent stock levels across platforms.
Step 4: Label Generation
Set Up Warehouses: Ensure your warehouses are configured in the Shipturtle dashboard.
To add a warehouse, go to Settings > Warehouses > Add a Warehouse.
Generate Labels:
Navigate to the Orders Panel and test label generation for a few orders.
Clear any errors before proceeding.
Click Generate Label to complete the process.
Key Features
Real-Time Inventory Sync: Avoid overselling by ensuring inventory is consistently updated across platforms.
Automated Order Fulfillment: Save time with seamless order routing to Amazon MCF.
Shipment Tracking: Monitor orders from fulfillment to delivery, all within the Shipturtle dashboard.
Troubleshooting
Connection Errors: Verify the GST number and region settings.
Inventory Mismatch: Check that product SKUs are accurately mapped between Shipturtle and Amazon.
Order Routing Issues: Review and refine routing rules in Shipturtle settings as needed.
Support
For additional assistance, contact Shipturtle support at [email protected], or visit the help center for detailed FAQs and guidance.