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Amazon launched Amazon Supply Chain Services (ASCS) on May 4, 2026, opening its full logistics network — including freight, distribution, fulfillment, and parcel shipping — to businesses of any size and industry.
The company positioned the service as an “AWS for supply chain,” extending infrastructure previously used primarily for its own operations and marketplace sellers, per a company press release. Early adopters include Procter & Gamble, 3M, Lands’ End, and American Eagle Outfitters.
Peter Larsen, vice president of Amazon Supply Chain Services, said, “Amazon is bringing the infrastructure, intelligence, and scale of its supply chain services—proven over decades—to businesses everywhere, much like Amazon Web Services did for cloud computing.”
“Supply chain wasn’t just a function at Amazon—it was core to providing an exceptional shopping experience. Our differentiator,” Larsen added. “And with the launch of ASCS, we’re confident we can give any other business access to the same cost efficiency, reliability, and speed that we’ve built for Amazon customers.”
Businesses can now access freight services across ocean, air, ground, and rail with end-to-end visibility and customs support. The service also includes distribution and fulfillment options to store inventory near customers and ship orders through multiple channels, plus parcel delivery with two- to five-day options. Services became available immediately through a centralized sign-up console.
Texas Impact and Local Footprint
Texas has emerged as a key state for Amazon’s operations. The company has invested more than $100 billion in Texas since 2010, contributing over $110 billion to the state’s economy and supporting more than 86,000 direct jobs plus additional indirect employment.
The Dallas Express has covered Amazon’s ongoing expansion in North Texas. In November 2024, the outlet and local reports noted Amazon’s plans for a new 1.7 million-square-foot operations facility in Cleburne, with a $200 million investment expected to create 800 to 1,000 jobs. Construction began that year near the Chisholm Trail Parkway.
North Texas already hosts more than 11 million square feet of Amazon warehouse and distribution space, including Amazon Air operations at Fort Worth Alliance Airport. Local businesses in manufacturing, retail, healthcare, and automotive sectors could now utilize the expanded third-party logistics offerings.
The Dallas Express has also reported on workforce adjustments at Amazon. In 2025, the publication covered contractor layoffs affecting more than 200 positions at delivery service partner facilities in Fort Worth and Balch Springs, as well as broader corporate restructuring that eliminated thousands of positions globally.
Amazon stated it will maintain strict separation of customer data and will not use third-party supply chain information to advantage its retail business. Wall Street showed a mixed reaction, with Amazon shares rising modestly while competitors’ shares, such as UPS and FedEx, declined slightly.
The launch occurs as companies continue navigating complex global supply chains. Amazon said it will provide full visibility and reliability built from decades of operating its own network.
