Stop Relying on Amazon FBA in 2026 (You’re Losing Money) | Supply Chain Secrets

Amazon FBA isn’t as simple as it used to be. In this episode, John Cavendish talks with Burak Yolga (Co-Founder & CEO of Forceget) about why relying only on Amazon’s ecosystem could be costing you serious money — and what smart sellers are doing instead. What you’ll learn in this episode • Why you should NOT rely only on Amazon fulfillment (MCF risks) • The hidden costs of Amazon AWD, AGL, and inventory delays • How slow check-ins are killing your cash flow • Why inventory can sit unsellable for weeks inside Amazon • The real advantage of using your own 3PL • How brands are saving thousands by restructuring fulfillment • Why omnichannel supply chains are the future Key Insights Amazon is optimizing for data, not your profitability Inventory delays = locked cash + lost sales FBA alone is no longer enough to scale Flexible supply chains win in 2026 Real Example from the Episode Some sellers have $100K+ worth of inventory stuck in Amazon warehouses, unable to sell due to slow check-ins and internal transfers. The Big Shift The most successful brands today are: ✔ Building their own supply chain ✔ Using independent 3PLs ✔ Expanding beyond Amazon ✔ Taking control of inventory and fulfillment Guest Burak Yolga Co-Founder & CEO, Forceget Experts in global logistics, fulfillment, and supply chain optimization ------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with John Cavendish Facebook:   / jgcuk   Instagram:   / thejohncavendish   LinkedIn:   / thejohncavendish   ------------------------------------------------------------- Know more about Seller Candy Website: https://www.sellercandy.com Facebook Page:   / sellercandypro   Facebook Page:   / amzstrategistshow   Instagram:   / sellercandyamz   LinkedIn:   / sellercandy   -------------------------------------------------------------- Never Talk to Seller Support Again. Seller Candy is the expert operations arm of your Amazon business. We provide outcome-driven support for time-consuming and challenging Seller Central issues so you Never Have to Talk to Seller Support Again! With Agency-Level security practices and an experienced team who’s been through the thick of it, we give sellers bandwidth on demand without the hassle of hiring, training, or managing. If you have any questions, feel free to post them in the comments.​ #amazonseller #amazontips #amazonbusiness #ecommerce #AmazonStrategistShow #amazonsellercentral #podcast