Amazon Glossary

NAFN stands for North American Fulfilment Network - Amazon’s integrated cross-border fulfillment system that allows sellers to store inventory in one country and fulfill orders across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. 

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NASP stands for North American Selection Policy - Amazon’s internal policy that governs which products are eligible to be listed and sold across its North American marketplaces (U.S., Canada, and Mexico). 

NCNS stands for No-Call-No-Show - a failure to appear for a scheduled Amazon fulfillment center delivery without prior notice or cancellation. 

NCX stands for Negative Customer Experience - a metric Amazon uses to track orders that result in poor customer feedback, including returns, complaints, and negative reviews. 

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Net PPM (Net Pure Profit Margin) is a core financial metric utilized exclusively within Amazon Vendor Central to measure the exact profitability of a retail item from Amazon's perspective. It calculates the percentage of total revenue Amazon retains after deducting your wholesale product cost and agreed-upon vendor terms.

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Net Receipts represent the total value of inventory Amazon has received from a vendor, calculated as the number of units received multiplied by the vendor's cost per unit. 

NIS stands for New Item Setup - the process of creating and onboarding a new product listing in Amazon’s catalog, including all required data, images, and compliance documentation. 

National Inbound Cross Dock (nIXD) is Amazon's hub for sorting and redistributing FBA inventory to regional fulfillment centers before final storage.

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NPD stands for New Product Development - the end-to-end process of designing, developing, and launching a new product into the market, including research, testing, and Amazon listing strategy. 

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Master non-replenishable (NR) Amazon inventory. Learn to calculate capital recovery rates, optimize sales velocity, and avoid FBA fees.

Understand Non-Sortable (NS) Amazon inventory. Learn the size/weight limits, how it affects FBA fees, and expert tips to reduce fulfillment costs.

Master Amazon NTB (New-to-Brand) metrics. Learn how to calculate customer acquisition costs, leverage Sponsored Brands, and optimize margins.

Master Amazon Net Sales (NTS). Learn how to calculate true revenue after returns, manage promotions, and protect operating cash flow.