As an Amazon Vendor, it's not uncommon to encounter an upsurge in deductions from Amazon, and one of the most prevalent types is Shortage Deductions. This article will delve into the intricacies of Shortage Deductions, the number 1 deduction type that we help our customers with. We will explore the underlying reasons for these deductions, various types like concealed shortages, and provide you with a professional approach to managing them efficiently.
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What is a Shortage Deduction and What are the Reasons Behind It?
Anytime when the quantity of a product is less than what is mentioned in the invoice, Amazon issues a Shortage Deduction. There can be various reasons behind the shortage, since there are multiple parties involved in the transportation of the product, but guess who has to pay for the shortages? It's always the VENDOR. Here are a few common scenarios you should be aware of:
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Here's How You Can View Shortage Deductions on Amazon Vendor Central
Best Practices to Prevent Deductions
Best Way To Dispute Amazon Shortage Deductions
Precaution is better than cure! So as a Vendor, your aim should be to prevent these by proactive monitoring. But with an army of robots from Amazon they are inevitable. So you better find an effective cure. Normally disputes are raised against these deductions. Proofs in the form of documents are uploaded manually onto Amazon Vendor Central. Disputing Amazon charges takes about 15-20 minutes to file a single claim. Imagine you have to handle thousands of deductions every month. Sounds daunting, doesn't it?
Embracing Automation
We at iNymbus have developed a Cloud Robotic Process Automation which, once trained for your system, can do all the tasks automatically for you. Not only that, it does those tasks 30x faster than a human. Our Cloud RPA not only processes claims but it goes a step further and helps you prevent those deductions in the first place, by finding the root cause of it. Let us fight this battle for you and win it, just like 200 other companies have done before. Schedule a quick call to know how our Cloud RPA can specifically help you!