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Amazon Glossary

OBS

Obsolete

Terms, metrics, and workflows around Amazon Seller, Vendor, and Marketplace operations.

What it means

OBS (Obsolete) refers to outdated or unsold products in inventory. Obsolete stock increases storage costs and ties up capital that could be invested elsewhere. Amazon penalizes sellers with high OBS rates through poor placements or storage fees. Sellers should regularly review inventory and actively move or remove slow-moving items.