By SnappyCrate | Updated August 2025
In 2025, Amazon sellers face new challenges around restock limits, capacity management, and inventory forecasting. Mismanaging these changes can lead to stockouts, excess fees, or stranded inventory.
At SnappyCrate, we help sellers navigate these evolving policies with smart inventory planning and efficient 3PL services. Here’s what’s new in 2025—and how to stay ahead.
🔑 1. Restock Limits Are Now Dynamic
Amazon’s restock limits now adjust weekly, based on:
- Your historical sales velocity
- Inventory age and sell-through rates
- Capacity Manager bids (more on this below)
âś… What This Means for Sellers:
- You must track inventory performance constantly.
- Over-ordering can tie up capital and eat up your restock capacity.
- Understocking risks stockouts and lower Buy Box wins.
Snappy Tip: We monitor sell-through and help clients stage inventory at our 3PL for faster replenishment.
đź“Š 2. Capacity Manager Is Here to Stay
Amazon’s Capacity Manager allows sellers to request additional storage capacity by bidding on extra space.
How It Works:
- Submit bids based on how much extra capacity you need.
- The higher your bid, the better your chances of approval.
- Fees apply if you don’t use the full space granted.
Snappy Tip: By holding buffer stock at SnappyCrate, you can bid strategically and only ship in what you need.
đź“… 3. FBA Forecasting Is Critical
With dynamic restock limits, accurate forecasting matters more than ever.
Key Forecasting Best Practices:
- Analyze seasonal trends and promotions early.
- Use rolling 90-day forecasts tied to Amazon’s inventory reports.
- Maintain backup stock at your 3PL for quick replenishment.
SnappyCrate clients benefit from real-time reporting to plan inventory flow efficiently.
🚨 4. Aging Inventory Penalties Are Tougher
Amazon has increased Aged Inventory Surcharge Fees for stock sitting over 181 days.
âś… How to Avoid This:
- Ship smaller, frequent replenishments from your 3PL.
- Remove slow-moving SKUs before they accrue charges.
- Use SnappyCrate’s removal order receiving and resale prep.
đź’ˇ 5. How SnappyCrate Helps You Stay Ahead
- Staging inventory at our warehouse to stay within restock limits.
- Fast prep & ship to replenish FBA within 24–48 hours.
- Inventory tracking to monitor sell-through and prevent overstock.
- Removal order handling to quickly re-label and reship slow sellers.
âś… Final Thoughts
Amazon’s inventory policies are evolving fast—but with the right 3PL partner, you can stay agile. SnappyCrate helps sellers balance storage, forecasting, and compliance so they keep products in stock without racking up extra fees.
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