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Amazon FBM fulfillment in Ireland

When selling products on Amazon Marketplace, you have two primary options for order fulfilment: handle it yourself with Fulfilment by Merchant (FBM) or use Fulfilment by Amazon (FBA), where Amazon manages storage and shipping. While FBA can be costly and complex, FBM can be time-consuming if done in-house. But there’s a smarter way—Orchard Distribution’s Amazon FBM services in Ireland. We offer streamlined fulfilment solutions that help eCommerce sellers save time, reduce costs, and eliminate logistical headaches.

The pros and cons of Amazon FBM vs. FBA

FBA remains a go-to choice for many Amazon sellers, who view it as the easiest and most convenient option. However, many overlook the wide range of benefits that come with Fulfilment by Merchant (FBM) as a viable alternative:

No Strict Packaging and Labelling Requirements

You won’t have to comply with Amazon’s demanding requirements for packaging and labelling.

Freedom from Amazon’s Stock Limits

You’ll avoid Amazon’s stock limitations, which are dictated by your Inventory Performance Index (IPI).

Lower Costs with FBM

You can often cut costs — even more significantly now, given Amazon’s recent hikes in storage and fulfilment fees.

More Control Over Customer Experience

You’ll also have greater control over the customer experience and the service you provide.

The Hidden Challenge of In-House Fulfilment

As an online seller, Amazon Fulfilment by Merchant (FBM) offers a practical way to cut down on expenses when compared to Fulfilment by Amazon (FBA). By managing fulfilment yourself, you can avoid costly Amazon storage fees, rising fulfilment charges, and other associated costs, all while continuing to benefit from Amazon’s massive customer base and its globally trusted eCommerce platform. FBM allows you to stay competitive and retain more control over how your products are packed, shipped, and delivered to customers. However, while selling on Amazon is designed to be simple and user-friendly, the fulfilment process behind the scenes is where things can get complicated.
Handling the picking, packing, and shipping of every order in-house can quickly become overwhelming — especially as your business starts to grow.
What begins as a manageable workload with a few daily orders can turn into a logistical challenge as order volumes increase. You may find yourself struggling to keep up with customer expectations for fast and accurate deliveries, while also managing inventory, staffing, and warehouse operations.
Without the right systems and processes in place, scaling smoothly becomes a real challenge, and instead of saving money, you could risk losing customer satisfaction and future sales.

Understanding Amazon FBM Outsourcing

Amazon FBM outsourcing involves selecting the Fulfilled by Merchant (FBM) model on Amazon, but instead of handling fulfilment yourself, you partner with a trusted third-party logistics (3PL) provider to manage it for you. That’s where Orchard Distribution steps in to make things simple.
Recognised as Ireland’s leading Amazon FBM fulfilment centre, Orchard Distribution is fully equipped with everything needed for seamless FBM operations — including state-of-the-art storage facilities, a skilled team, advanced fulfilment software, scalable capacity, and much more. Operating from our expansive 100,000-square-foot fulfilment centre, we process and ship over 3 million items annually while maintaining a 99.8% order accuracy rate.
Your part is easy — just ship your Amazon inventory to us. We’ll check everything into our system, instantly syncing it with your Amazon store. As soon as an order is placed, our team takes care of picking, packing, and shipping directly to your customer. Thanks to our fully integrated warehouse management system, this entire process is smooth, fast, and fully automated.

Why This is the Smartest Choice for Your Merchant Fulfilment Strategy:

Seamless Connection to Your Amazon Seller Central

Our system integrates directly with your Amazon Seller Central account, automatically updating us every time an order is placed through your Amazon store — no manual input is needed.

Speed and Precision You Can Count On

Boasting 99.9% order accuracy and 99.9% same-day dispatch rates, we help you avoid negative reviews and keep your customers smiling.

We Handle the Shipping, You Focus on Selling

Our fulfilment experts take care of picking, packing, and shipping your Amazon orders directly to your customers — all with a transparent, fixed-rate shipping fee.

Lower Your Amazon Selling Costs

By opting for Fulfilled by Merchant (FBM) instead of Fulfilled by Amazon (FBA), you benefit from reduced Amazon seller fees while still offering great service.

Stay Fully Informed, Always

Gain access to your own customer portal featuring live inventory, fulfillment, and shipping updates — plus, our friendly, English-speaking support team is ready to help whenever you need us.

What this means for your business:

Seamless scalability

With our team supporting you, there’s no need to stress when order volumes climb as an Amazon seller. In fact, it’s an opportunity. Focus fully on marketing, driving sales, and developing products to expand your brand—knowing that your trusted FBM partner has fulfilment handled smoothly behind the scenes.

Speedier order fulfilment

We proudly process 99.9% of Amazon orders the same day they arrive. This means your customers get their purchases fast, leading to a better overall experience and helping you boost customer loyalty and repeat purchases as a growing FBM seller.

Reduced shipping expenses

Partnering with Orchard Distribution gives you access to discounted rates thanks to our strong relationships with top shipping carriers and bulk shipping power. Enjoy lower shipping costs per order, allowing you to protect your bottom line and strengthen your profit margins.

Fulfilment across multiple sales platforms

Our modern fulfilment centre isn’t limited to Amazon. Leverage your stock to sell across multiple platforms like Shopify, WooCommerce, eBay, and more. No matter where the order comes from, we’ll fulfil it reliably as your go-to fulfilment partner.

Comparing Outsourced FBM to FBA

Choosing to outsource Amazon Fulfillment by Merchant (FBM) isn’t just about avoiding the time-consuming grind of packing and shipping — it’s often a smarter alternative to Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA). With FBA, your inventory must strictly comply with Amazon’s detailed receiving guidelines, requiring precise packaging, labelling, and shipment preparation for each individual item and complete pallet.
Our professional Amazon FBA Prep services take the headache out of meeting those exacting standards. We’ll fully prepare your stock for Amazon’s fulfilment centres—from polybagging, labelling, and packaging all the way to kitting, bundling, and custom wrapping. This ensures you meet Amazon’s criteria and secure that all-important Amazon Prime badge without breaking a sweat.
That said, using FBA won’t protect you from Amazon’s storage restrictions, like the Inventory Performance Index (IPI) limits, or from the ever-increasing fulfilment and storage fees they impose.
Switching to Amazon Fulfillment by Merchant (FBM) in Ireland through Orchard Distribution removes the middleman entirely. By shipping directly to your customers, you unlock a host of valuable benefits as an FBM seller:
  • Lower costs as Amazon continues to hike both fulfillment and storage fees under FBA
  • Greater flexibility for storage space, shipping options, and scaling your order volumes
  • Access to our pre-negotiated shipping rates with top-tier carriers and expert logistics management
  • More room for customization, enhancing your customer’s unboxing experience without Amazon’s added charges
  • Top-rated customer support —we're proud to hold a 9.1 out of 10 rating for customer service excellence

Ready to take your business to the next level?

Get a custom quote for Amazon FBM services in Ireland today! Our fulfilment expert will reach out to answer your questions and understand your unique requirements, and design a tailored solution that fits your needs. Let’s streamline your operations and drive growth together—start now!
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