Stranded inventory consists of FBA units stored in Amazon's fulfillment centers that are not associated with an active listing. This inventory cannot be sold because the listing is inactive, suppressed, or deleted, but continues to incur storage fees.
Stranded inventory is a direct cost with no revenue potential. It negatively impacts IPI score, accumulates storage fees, and ties up capital. Identifying and resolving stranded inventory quickly is essential for FBA profitability.
RIDGE risk analysis identifies factors that could lead to listing suppression and stranded inventory, including potential compliance issues, brand registry conflicts, and listing quality problems.
A listing gets suppressed due to a product safety complaint. The 500 FBA units become stranded — incurring $150/month in storage fees with no sales. If not resolved within 180 days, long-term storage surcharges apply.