Is Amazon Killing AWD? The 18x14x8 Rule May Be Just the Beginning

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Amazon’s latest AWD restrictions are more than a storage policy update. They may signal a broader move toward a narrower, automated inventory network that leaves sellers responsible for larger-format and heavier products. This article explains the strategic and financial risks of relying on one platform, including stockout exposure, emergency freight, trapped inventory, and reduced multi-channel flexibility. It also shows how FBMFulfillment’s FBA Replenishment Module creates an independent domestic reserve, supports predictable 7 to 10 day FBA replenishment, eliminates placement fees, and keeps one inventory pool serving every major sales channel.