Reducing Case Resolution Time by 45% with Amazon Vendor Central Case Management for a Furniture and Home Decor Brand

The Client

A Leading European Furniture and Home Decor Brand

A Europe-based furniture and home decor brand, known for its expansive product range and strong presence in the market. They recently expanded their operations to Amazon, aiming to grow their customer base beyond their own website.

 

Their Challenge

Inefficient Case Management in Amazon Vendor Central

The client was struggling to manage their Amazon Vendor account effectively. They had several unresolved cases that needed immediate resolution:

  • Order Cancellations: Frequent cancellations due to inventory and availability discrepancies.
  • Product Returns: Many products were being returned.
  • Pricing Errors: Incorrect pricing caused by manual errors and issues with Amazon's dynamic pricing system.
  • Listing Mistakes: Inaccurate product descriptions, low-resolution product images, missing key information (details like size, color options, or specifications), etc.
  • Shipping Problems: Delays and shipment issues, including incorrect tracking, damaged goods in transit, and missed delivery deadlines.
  • Customer Inquiries: Overwhelming volume of inquiries related to product availability, shipping, and returns.

The above challenges became even more prominent as the client did not have resources familiar with Amazon’s case management guidelines and Vendor Central policies. As a result, several cases were piling up, further complicating their operations and affecting profitability.

 

Project Complexities

Overcoming Delays, Escalations, and Case Resolution Bottlenecks

To resolve pending cases and assist the client in managing their Amazon Vendor Central account, we had to overcome several challenges.

  • Lack of Live Support: As Amazon does not offer live support for vendors, all issues were addressed through support cases, resulting in slower resolutions.
  • Case Closure Without Resolution: Cases were sometimes closed without satisfactory resolution, requiring the client to reopen them or file new cases.
  • Multiple Case Creation Risks: Creating multiple cases for a single issue could also lead to account suspension, so each case had to be carefully reviewed and evaluated before submission.
  • Escalation Delays: Complex cases needed escalation to the appropriate department, causing significant delays in the resolution timeline. It also required consistent follow-ups to avoid further hold-ups.
  • Unresolved Issues in Closed Cases: Cases with multiple issues were sometimes closed without addressing all problems, requiring separate cases for each unresolved issue.

Our Solution

Proactive Case Management for Quick Issue Resolution in Vendor Central

To resolve the client’s case management challenges, we assembled a team of four experienced Amazon Vendor Central experts. These experts were thoroughly briefed on the client’s product line and most pressing case concerns for quick project onboarding and swift resolution.

Targeted Case Creation

Our team began by reviewing any existing support cases within the client’s Vendor Central account to address pending issues. Once the outstanding cases were evaluated, we created new queries for any unresolved problems using the "Support" section or the quick link to "Review support cases" from the homepage. This approach ensured that we tackled all open issues promptly before moving on to new queries, keeping the case management process organized and efficient.

Case Follow Up

After reviewing and creating cases, our team conducted prompt follow-ups, closely monitoring the progress of each case to stay informed on responses from Amazon. Upon receiving a reply, we promptly assessed the response, provided any required additional information, and engaged directly with Amazon to facilitate a timely resolution of the issues.

Followed Escalation Procedures for Complex Cases

For complex cases that required more in-depth attention, we followed Amazon’s escalation protocols. This involved reaching out to appropriate departments or support representatives to ensure that all aspects of the issue were fully addressed, minimizing delays and achieving quicker resolutions.

Documentation & Record Keeping

We maintained detailed records of each case, including timelines, interactions, and resolutions. This documentation allowed us to track the progress of ongoing issues, revisit unresolved cases, and analyze case trends to identify areas for improvement in the process.

Project Outcomes

Through a tailored approach to vendor case resolution for furniture and home decor products sellers, we achieved significant improvements.

Achieved an 80% case closure rate within 3 months, successfully resolving a majority of the ongoing cases.

Reduced the average case resolution time by 45%, streamlining the process and allowing the client to focus on core operations.

Improved customer satisfaction scores by 30%, as quicker case resolutions and accurate issue handling led to fewer complaints.

With these results in place, the client continued their collaboration with Data4eCom, trusting our Amazon Vendor Central case management services to streamline operations and drive further success. Within the next few months, they also sought our assistance for related services, including new item setup (NIS) and account health monitoring.

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