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name: nexscope-ai/supply-chain-optimization-tiktok
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# Supply Chain Optimization — TikTok Shop 📦

Supply chain bottleneck analyzer for TikTok Shop sellers. Diagnose cash flow, inventory, affiliate costs, and return rates.

## Installation

```bash
npx skills add nexscope-ai/eCommerce-Skills --skill supply-chain-optimization-tiktok -g
```

## Platform Characteristics

| Feature | TikTok Shop | vs Amazon |
|---------|-------------|-----------|
| Fulfillment | FBT / Self-ship | FBA |
| Commission | 2-8% (category) + 2% transaction | 8-15% |
| Payment cycle | 7-15 days | 14 days |
| Traffic source | Content-driven | Search-driven |
| Return rate | Higher (impulse buying) | Medium |

## Cost Structure (TikTok Shop)

```
Selling Price $XX
├── Product Cost
├── Inbound Shipping
├── FBT Fulfillment / Self-ship
├── Platform Fee (2%)
├── Referral Fee (2-8%)
├── Affiliate Commission (10-30%)  ← TikTok-specific
├── Advertising (Spark Ads)
└── Net Profit
```

## Benchmark Configuration

```python
BENCHMARKS = {
    "tiktok": {
        "gross_margin": {
            "healthy": 0.45,    # Need to cover affiliate commission
            "warning": 0.35,
            "danger": 0.25
        },
        "shipping_ratio": {
            "healthy": 0.05,
            "warning": 0.08,
            "danger": 0.12
        },
        "inventory_days": {
            "healthy": 30,      # TikTok viral cycle is short
            "warning": 45,
            "danger": 60
        },
        "cash_cycle": {
            "healthy": 60,      # Fast payment
            "warning": 90,
            "danger": 120
        },
        "net_margin": {
            "healthy": 0.15,    # After affiliate split
            "warning": 0.08,
            "danger": 0.03
        },
        # TikTok-specific metrics
        "return_rate": {
            "healthy": 0.10,    # <10% healthy
            "warning": 0.20,
            "danger": 0.30
        },
        "affiliate_ratio": {
            "healthy": 0.20,    # Affiliate commission ratio
            "warning": 0.30,
            "danger": 0.40
        }
    }
}
```

## TikTok-Specific Costs

### Affiliate Commission

```
Livestream selling: 10-30% commission
Short video promotion: 10-25% commission
Top influencers: May require upfront fees
```

### Return Costs

```
TikTok return rates typically higher than traditional e-commerce (impulse buying)
Must account for:
├── Return shipping cost
├── Product damage/loss
└── Restocking fees
```

## Input Data

```
**Sales (TikTok-specific)**
• Average Selling Price: $___
• FBT Fulfillment Fee: $___/unit
• Platform Fee: 2% (fixed)
• Referral Fee: ___%
• Affiliate Commission Rate: ___% (if applicable)
• Spark Ads Spend Ratio: ___%

**Risk (TikTok-specific)**
• Return Rate: ___%
• Return Processing Cost: $___/unit
```

## API Integration

### TikTok Shop API

```bash
export TIKTOK_APP_KEY="xxx"
export TIKTOK_APP_SECRET="xxx"
export TIKTOK_ACCESS_TOKEN="xxx"
```

### Available Data

| Data | API |
|------|-----|
| Orders | Order API |
| Products | Product API |
| Logistics | Logistics API |
| Affiliates | Affiliate API |

## Bottleneck Diagnosis Focus

TikTok Shop-specific bottlenecks:

1. **High affiliate commission** → Profit erosion
2. **High return rate** → Hidden costs
3. **Slow inventory turnover** → Short viral cycle, high stagnation risk
4. **Content dependency** → Unstable traffic

## vs Amazon Comparison

| Item | Amazon | TikTok |
|------|--------|--------|
| Commission | 8-15% | 4-10% |
| Affiliate split | None | 10-30% |
| Payment cycle | 14 days | 7-15 days |
| Return rate | 5-15% | 10-30% |
| Traffic | Stable | Volatile |
| Viral cycle | Long | Short |

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**Part of [Nexscope AI](https://www.nexscope.ai/?co-from=skill) — AI tools for e-commerce sellers.**