Master Amazon inventory management in India. Covers IPI score optimization, FBA stock limits, restock planning, stranded inventory fixes, and seasonal demand forecasting.
🎯 TL;DR
Keep IPI score above 400 (ideally 500+) to avoid storage limits. Use Amazon's Restock Report + our free Inventory Forecaster for planning. Maintain 30-45 days of cover for FBA. Clear aged inventory before long-term storage fees kick in (day 271+). Monitor stranded inventory daily.
Amazon's Inventory Performance Index (IPI) measures how efficiently you manage FBA inventory. Score range: 0-1000. Below 400 = storage limits imposed. Above 500 = unlimited storage.
| Sales Velocity | Recommended Cover | Reorder Point |
|---|---|---|
| Fast (10+ units/day) | 30-45 days | When 14 days cover left |
| Medium (3-10 units/day) | 45-60 days | When 21 days cover left |
| Slow (1-3 units/day) | 60-90 days | When 30 days cover left |
| Period | Standard Size | Oversize |
|---|---|---|
| Jan-Sep | ₹40/cubic ft/month | ₹33/cubic ft/month |
| Oct-Dec (Peak) | ₹65/cubic ft/month | ₹52/cubic ft/month |
| Aged (271+ days) | ₹150/cubic ft/month | ₹150/cubic ft/month |
Amazon imposes storage limits — you can only send a fixed quantity of inventory to FBA. This can severely impact sales during peak seasons. Focus on clearing excess and fixing stranded inventory to recover.
Self-ship (FBM) for products selling less than 1 unit/day to avoid storage fees. Use our FBA vs FBM guide for detailed analysis.
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