Amazon.com's Inventory Management

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Case Code	:	OPER023	For delivery in electronic format: Rs. 400; For delivery through courier (within India): Rs. 400 + Rs. 25 for Shipping & Handling Charges Themes Inventory Management
Case Length	:	13 Pages
Period	:	2003
Organization	:	Amazon.com
Pub Date	:	2003
Teaching Note	:	Available
Countries	:	USA, Global
Industry	:	Online Retailing

Abstract:

The case provides an overview of Amazon.com's inventory management. Jeffrey Preston Bezos the founder of Amazon.com launched the company when he realized that Internet provided immense scope for online trading. Although the site was originally launched as an online bookstore it eventually offered several other products to keep abreast of the competition. The case takes a look at the different products and features offered on the site. The case also discusses Amazon's value propositions and its criteria for choosing strategic partners. It then elaborates on the strategies adopted by Amazon for managing its inventory.

It also explains Amazon's decision to outsource inventory management to distributors. The case takes a look at Amazon's decision to sell the products of competing retailers on its site. It concludes with a brief note on the future challenges in Amazon's warehouse management...

Issues:

» Examine the various facilities offered and the technologies adopted by online shopping sites

» Understand the value propositions adopted by e-tailing ventures and their importance in e-commerce activities

Keywords:

Amazon.com, inventory management, Jeffrey Preston Bezos, launched, Internet, scope, online trading, online bookstore, products, features, value propositions, strategic partners, inventory, outsource, inventory management, distributors, Amazon, decision, products, competing retailers, future challenges, warehouse management

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