Syncing Your Shopify Fulfillment Service with Outsourced Logistics
By: Jason Chan - Rakuten Super Logistics
Tags: Ecommerce, Logistics Companies, Shopify, Logistics, 3pl

More eCommerce retailers are turning to platforms like Shopify to sell their products. As demand for their online stores’ increases, so does the need for efficient fulfillment. Unfortunately, many online business owners lack the time and experience to properly manage their own shipping and order fulfillment. This is where a professional shipping company can help.

Benefits

Discounted Shipping

Outsourced fulfillment has many benefits that can help save your business time and money. One of the biggest perks of working with a professional shipping company is discounted shipping rates. Because third-party logistics companies send out large quantities of orders daily, they can achieve shipping rates that your business may never have access to.

Multiple Distribution Centers

Another major benefit of outsourcing your Shopify fulfillment services is access to multiple warehouses. Shipping companies like Rakuten Super Logistics have an entire network of fulfillment centers located near your customers. With access to 15 warehouses, you’ll easily be able to house all of your merchandise and cut the cost of delivery.

Reduced Costs

In a typical eCommerce business, retailers are warehousing merchandise in storage facilities or inside their own homes. Although you may be able to physically see your inventory at all times, this in-house method can be costly. Outsourcing your order fulfillment allows you to use kitting services and reduce your costs. This process bundles multiple items into one unique SKU and treats the SKU as one shippable item. Using this service, your business can increase your order value, reduce order fulfillment errors, and increase the overall efficiency of your business.

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Syncing with Your Shipping Partner

Once you have chosen the best 3PL for your eCommerce business, syncing systems is simple. On average, it takes about 30 days from beginning to end to officially begin using outsourced services for your Shopify orders. Once all of your inventory is in the warehouse and your SKUs and ASNs are verified, your logistics are ready to go!

eCommerce has been in high demand this past year and shows no signs of slowing in 2021. Keep your business strong in the new year by streamlining your Shopify fulfillment services. Not only will you save time and money, but you will also greatly improve your customer experience.

Ready to start outsourcing in 2021? Contact us today and see how Rakuten Super Logistics can transform your business.

Rakuten Super Logistics (RSL) is the leader in eCommerce order fulfillment services and freight brokerage. RSL offers national fulfillment services and a network of 15 US fulfillment centers located in Anaheim (CA), Atlanta (GA), Austin (TX), Chicago (IL), Denver (CO), Houston (TX), Las Vegas (NV), Miami (FL), Olean (NY), Reno (NV), Salt Lake City (UT), and Scranton (PA). Their state-of-the-art technology allows for integration with popular shopping cart platforms and online marketplaces including Amazon, Big Commerce, Channel Advisor, eBay, Magento, ShipStation, Shopify, Volusion, Walmart Marketplace, and WooCommerce.