There is no distinction. Often, you never even touch the product. Here customer orders are pasted directly to the supplier and filled with your company name on the product label. Also, logistical problems arrive when multiple-item orders are placed. Plus, many manufacturers prefer shipping items per large pallet, not small packages.
Last item is returns.
This can get really eat away at profits if not handled well. As the holidays approached, the media was filled with stories about online retailers who reported they would be unable to guarantee shipment of all orders before the critical December 24th date, even though delivery before the holidays had been guaranteed on their sites. The service handles all message routing and supports secure-mail or FTP formats. This service works in conjunction with CyberSource payment services to comply with card association rules regarding settlement upon product shipment. It s a harsh reality.