Innovating Fulfillment — MKM’s New, Streamlined FBA Process
Last month, we showcased MKM’s FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon) process through our work with one of the biggest shoe distributors on Amazon besides Amazon itself. You can read about it here.
But we believe there’s always a better way to deliver. Every step of the fulfillment process presents an opportunity for improvement, and we’re committed to staying ahead of the curve.
That’s why we’re currently developing a cutting-edge solution to streamline the FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon) process — with a focus on boosting efficiency, reducing delays, and ultimately helping our clients grow their sales.
The Problem: Manual Sorting Slows Progress
In the fast-paced world of FBA logistics, time is money.
Right now, high-volume FBA operations rely on manual label sorting by pick order — a process that’s both time-consuming and . Staff members must physically sort labels, match them to the correct products, and organize shipments — all of which can create bottlenecks.
While this method has been necessary for a long time due to technological constraints, it can delay products from reaching Amazon’s fulfillment centers by 24-48 hours, resulting in lost sales for our clients and missed opportunities to capture customer demand.
Our Solution: Smarter, Faster Fulfillment
We’re in the development phase of an innovative solution designed to completely overhaul this manual process.
Our new FBA solution will:
Automate label sorting to eliminate human error and speed up processing times.
Reduce headcount while enhancing operational output, allowing our team to focus on more strategic tasks.
Accelerate product intake into Amazon’s system, cutting down the 24-48 hour delay and ensuring products are available for purchase sooner.
Improve accuracy by minimizing mislabeling and shipment errors, giving our clients added confidence in their FBA operations.
Staying Ahead of the Competition
What sets us apart? According to our President, Maeghan Hurley, there are currently no local competitors offering this level of FBA label reading technology. While many 3PL (Third-Party Logistics) providers continue to rely on traditional manual methods, MKM Distribution is taking a bold step forward by embracing automation and innovation.
Even our Warehouse Management System (WMS), which operates on a national scale, has yet to see its 3PL partners implement a similar solution. This forward-thinking approach not only strengthens MKM’s position as an industry leader but also gives our clients a crucial competitive edge in the Amazon marketplace.
What’s Next: Measuring Success
Once launched in the next 3 to 6 months, we plan to track the success of this new process through clear, measurable metrics. Our primary focus will be on:
Cost reductions — quantifying how automation reduces labor costs and operational expenses.
Increased throughput — measuring how quickly we move products through the FBA pipeline, from arrival at our facility to Amazon’s fulfillment centers.
Client impact — gathering feedback from our partners to assess how faster processing times influence their sales performance and inventory turnover.
We’re not stopping there. As we roll out this game-changing process, we’ll be collecting real-world data and building case studies to showcase the tangible benefits for our clients.
Our goal is simple: to make FBA fulfillment faster, smarter, and more reliable — so our clients can focus on what they do best: growing their businesses.
Stay tuned for more updates as we bring this innovative solution to life!
Want to learn more about how MKM can keep your products moving efficiently? Get in touch today!