Amazon Direct Fulfillment + Cahoot: Retail-Grade SLA-Compliance
Amazon Direct Fulfillment gives 1P suppliers access to massive customer demand, but the logistics requirements are no joke. Retail-grade fulfillment isn’t about just getting the order out the door; it’s about doing it exactly right, every time, according to Amazon’s non-negotiable rules. Cahoot builds compliance into every step of the process, making it simple to meet the dropship standards with fast, SLA-compliant fulfillment from a nationwide network. Avoid chargebacks, ship faster, and scale smarter, without opening a single new facility.
Amazon DF + Cahoot: Why Brands Love It
Tightly Integrated
2-way sync that fetches orders in real time, and pushes back inventory count and tracking info
Drive Conversion With Fast Shipping
Offer nationwide 2-day shipping by placing inventory closer to customers in our network of 100+ US warehouses
Lowest Shipping Cost. Every Time.
Intelligent, automatic multi-carrier rate shopping to pick the cheapest label every time
Branded Tracking Pages
Grow repeat purchases and customer loyalty with proactive post-purchase updates
Scales With Your Brand
Extend fulfillment coverage easily as you grow. Growth is time for celebration, not worrying whether your fulfillment can keep up.
Full Service
One-stop shop for B2C and B2B fulfillment across all major sales channels
You’ll Be In Very Good Company
Is Cahoot The Best Fulfillment Partner For You?
The Most Flexible Amazon Direct Fulfillment Partner
Cahoot was built for first-party sellers who need to ship to Amazon customers fast, without warehouse bloat or SLA anxiety. Whether you’re fulfilling in-house or juggling multiple distribution points, Cahoot gives you flexibility, compliance, and confidence.
- Already handling Direct Fulfillment yourself?
Streamline your process with smart routing and automated label generation. - Want to outsource fulfillment to free up internal capacity?
Let Cahoot fulfill Direct Fulfillment orders across our nationwide network with full Amazon compliance. - Prefer to split fulfillment between your own locations and ours?
We support hybrid models with smart order routing based on location, cost, or SLA risk. - Working with a 3PL?
Cahoot enhances your 3PL strategy with faster coverage and a lower total cost per shipment.
Smarter, Faster Shipping with Amazon Direct Fulfillment + Cahoot
Amazon’s Direct Fulfillment program comes with strict SLAs and high customer expectations. Cahoot helps 1P sellers meet those demands by automating compliance and optimizing shipping across a distributed, retail-ready fulfillment network. Deliver faster, lower your shipping costs, and stop worrying about chargebacks, without changing platforms or expanding infrastructure.
- Streamlined Order Sync & Smart Routing
Cahoot pulls orders directly from your Amazon Direct Fulfillment feed and routes them to the optimal fulfillment center based on location, inventory availability, and delivery deadlines. The result? Faster, cheaper fulfillment that meets Amazon’s performance standards without manual effort.
- Lowest-Cost 1 – 2 Day Delivery Options
Cahoot’s fulfillment network allows you to reach nearly all U.S. customers in one or two days using ground shipping. Avoid the high cost of air while still meeting Amazon’s delivery promises and maintaining your ADF status.
- Distributed Inventory, No New Warehouses
With Cahoot, there’s no need to lease new warehouse space or overstock at a single location. You can distribute inventory across our network and automatically ship from the node closest to each customer, maximizing speed while minimizing cost.
- Real-Time Inventory Visibility Across Channels
Cahoot keeps inventory synchronized across Amazon Direct Fulfillment and any additional DTC or marketplace channels you manage. Maintain accurate stock levels, prevent overselling, and simplify restocking—all from one platform.
- Omnichannel Fulfillment, Centralized Control
Many ADF sellers also fulfill from Seller Central, Shopify, or wholesale channels. Cahoot lets you ship across all of them from one connected system. Use a single inventory pool, fulfillment engine, and reporting interface to eliminate operational silos.
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How the Amazon DF + Cahoot Integration Works
Cahoot connects directly with your Amazon Direct Fulfillment workflow via Vendor Central. Orders are pulled automatically, routed to the best fulfillment node, and shipped to customers using Amazon-approved methods—fully labeled, tracked, and SLA-aligned. Whether you use Amazon’s shipping labels or your own carrier accounts, Cahoot keeps you compliant and on time.
- Step 1 – Customer places an order on Amazon
- Step 2 – Amazon generates a Direct Fulfillment order to the vendor (you)
- Step 3 – Cahoot receives the order and routes it to the optimal fulfillment node
- Step 4 – The Order is packed, labeled, and shipped according to Amazon’s routing guide
- Step 5 – Tracking is uploaded to Amazon, and the delivery SLA is monitored
Why Brands Love It
Cahoot takes the complexity out of Amazon Direct Fulfillment so brands can keep up with Amazon-level speed without sacrificing margins or expanding operations. Get fast, compliant Amazon Direct Fulfillment with nationwide 1 – 2 day coverage, real-time SLA tracking, and seamless workflows:
- Automate order intake and routing
- Avoid chargebacks and SLA penalties
- Meet 1-day and 2-day ground shipping coverage to 95% of the U.S.
- Amazon-compliant pick, pack, label, and ship workflows
- Maintain compliance with Amazon carton and label specs
- Gain nationwide delivery reach without a new DC
- Real-time SLA monitoring and performance alerts
- Optional hybrid fulfillment for custom or oversized SKUs
- Centralized visibility across all fulfillment nodes
Who It’s Perfect For?
Best for brands that want to participate in Amazon Direct Fulfillment without hiring new staff or expanding their logistics footprint.
- New ADF vendors struggling to meet SLA on their own
- Brands exiting FBA but maintaining 1P relationships
- Suppliers with fluctuating volume and tight delivery windows
- Sellers of bulky or seasonal products with variable demand
- High-velocity brands needing East + West coast coverage
Real-World Impact:
One Cahoot user reduced Amazon chargebacks by 87% within 60 days by switching their ADF program to Cahoot’s compliant fulfillment network. They now meet 98% of SLA targets while spending 24% less per order on shipping.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Cahoot help me avoid chargebacks from Amazon?
Yes. Cahoot’s SLA-driven workflows and compliant packing procedures reduce the risk of late shipments, missing scans, and packaging errors that lead to Amazon chargebacks.
Do I need to use Amazon’s shipping labels, or can I use my own?
Cahoot supports both Amazon-provided and merchant-supplied labels, depending on your ADF configuration. We ensure that whatever method you use is processed accurately and on time.
How fast can Cahoot fulfill my Direct Fulfillment orders?
Cahoot offers 1–2 day delivery to 95% of U.S. households using cost-optimized ground shipping. All orders are packed and shipped the same or next business day to meet ADF SLAs.
Can I use Cahoot for both Amazon Vendor and Seller Central orders?
Absolutely. Cahoot is built for hybrid fulfillment. You can use the same platform and inventory to fulfill Direct Fulfillment, Seller Central, Shopify, and other channel orders from one place.