- You don’t have to be an Amazon seller to use ASCS
- ASCS and AWS have a lot in common, and that could be a good thing
- GPS tracking, photo on delivery, 80,000+ trailers and more are all available
Amazon has launched the Amazon Supply Chain Services (ASCS) business, opening its logistics network to external companies for the first time.
Through the new business, companies can use Amazon’s existing network of warehouses and transportation services to store, move and deliver goods across the entire supply chain.
The company explained that the ASCS business came about after it sought to solve an internal problem – bringing fast deliveries to its own customers – and now it wants to make it available to everyone.
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Amazon Supply Chain Services is Amazon’s answer to FedEx, UPS
Amazon compared the creation of ASCS to the start of AWS – the cloud company that was originally launched to serve Amazon before being sold globally. Now, AWS is generally considered to be the largest market share holder across the cloud.
Like other shipping companies, ASCS customers do not need to sell on Amazon to use ASCS – Procter & Gamble, 3M, Lands’ End and American Eagle Outfitters have already signed up as early customers.
The company boasted its 80,000+ trailers, 24,000+ shipping containers and 100+ partner-operated aircraft to support global logistics, as well as years of work strategically placing fulfillment warehouses to optimize last-mile delivery.
“With the launch of ASCS, we are confident that we can provide every other company with access to the same cost efficiency, reliability and speed that we have built for Amazon customers,” commented ASCS VP Peter Larsen.
The ASCS website highlights other perks including GPS-powered tracking, photo on delivery and easy returns.
The company’s shares rose about 2% after the announcement, while FedEx and UPS shares fell slightly at the same time.
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