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FBA vs 3PL cover — claim map
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FBA sellable and 3PL on-hand are different pools. Filter before you type on-hand into days of cover.
| Claim | Reality | Type into cover | Do not |
|---|---|---|---|
| Add FBA + 3PL into one on-hand | Usually no — separate channels, separate cover math | One pool per calculator run | Blend pools to keep ads on a thin ASIN |
| Inbound to FBA counts as on-hand | No. Inbound / working / reserved are not sellable today | FBA sellable (available) only | Call in-transit units cover |
| FBA total inventory is sellable | No. Reserved, unfulfillable, and stranded are not available to ship | Sellable / available units for that ASIN | Paste total inventory into on-hand |
| 3PL on-order is cover for Amazon ads | No. On-order is not on-hand. Amazon ads need FBA sellable (or your own ship path) | The pool that actually fulfills that ad channel | Fund Sponsored Products from a PO at the 3PL |
| This page is the days-of-cover calculator | No. The formula page types on-hand ÷ velocity over a window. This map is which units may enter on-hand | N/A — open days of cover after you pick the pool | Skip naming the channel because you know the formula |
| Average FBA and 3PL cover for the brand | No. Averages hide a dead hero on one warehouse | Per SKU per pool | Report one blended cover to media |
Filter the claim. Type FBA sellable and 3PL on-hand as separate cover math. Inbound and on-order are not on-hand.
Pairing procedure: Count FBA and 3PL units separately for cover. Topic: Stock.
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