What is the Dash Replenishment Program? Dash Replenishment Program Review

Amazon's Dash Replenishment Program was launched on March 31, 2015. The program allows manufacturers to add physical buttons or automatic detection functions to their devices to order supplies from Amazon when necessary. The service can be integrated into products connected to the network and can help users order daily necessities when their home inventory is low.

About the Dash Replenishment Program

New products integrated into the "Dash Replenishment Program" include Nestle baby food, Tide laundry detergent, BOUNTY household paper towels, etc. More than a dozen other brands that support the "Dash Replenishment Program" include Whirlpool, Samsung, Bosch and Purui.

Amazon is also working with startups like GeniCan to automate shopping restocking. GeniCan is a smart device that attaches to existing trash cans at home. When you throw away an item, GeniCan scans the barcode on the trash container and adds it to your shopping list.

Pros and Cons

The "Dash Replenishment Program" will be more versatile than the "Dash Button". Using some devices that can monitor inventory, these services can order products without human intervention. During the test period, these services have integrated products such as Brother printers, universal washing machines, and blood glucose monitors. Of course, this service is also helping Amazon and product brands cultivate brand loyalty. If you want to change products, you still need to reset them. After all, it can order products without human intervention.

Development History

-In March 2016, Samsung printers were added to Amazon's Dash replenishment service.

-In January 2018, device manufacturers including HP, Kenmore, Filtrete, Epson, and Blustream joined the Dash program, and Amazon announced the Virtual Dash Button Service (VDBS), allowing third parties to provide virtual Dash buttons on their Shield devices.