3PL Provider for D2C/B2B Recommendations?

[Katherine_Apari]

I'm looking for 3PL provider recommendations, but I have some tricky requirements. Ideally, I'd like a company that could 1) fulfill individual D2C orders received through my Shopify store, 2) ship products to FBA, and 3) fulfill B2B wholesale orders. Bonus points if the 3PL provider can receive inventory from abroad, conduct quality control, and/or package the products in my custom packaging onsite. Alternatively, I might use a prep center before sending the products to the 3PL, but the dream would be for it to all be done in one location, if that's at all possible. Also, I'd love to hear which 3PL companies you would NOT recommend.

[abhishekshop]

You can check an Amazon MCF connector for your requirements which will seamlessly integrate your Shopify store with Amazon's powerful fulfillment network, allowing you to manage D2C, FBA, and B2B orders all in one place. This ensures fast, reliable delivery and streamlined logistics.

[JoesIdeas]

I've used ShipBob and liked them a lot. They handled point 1 and point 3 of your requirements.

I'm not sure about point 2. I remember them doing some custom services, but not sure exactly what they offer right now.

For shipping directly to FBA, we used to have our suppliers do that. We gave them detailed instructions, and also created an inspection process for them.

You can also hire independent inspectors, we did this for 1 supplier where we had a problem with reliable quality. You connect the inspector and the factory, and the inspector organizes a time to go and inspect / make sure everything is up to your standards.

We have an app that people use to automate fulfillment tasks, based on interactions from memory here are a few others I've seen people use:

- Flowspace

- ShipStation

- Shipwire

[abbey]

hi Katherine!

If you are still looking for a 3PL partner, I'd love to chat.  We can do all 3 and the bonus.

We're in California, the bay area.  We're small, we're nimble, we take care of every customer as if they're our only client.

All the best!

~Abbey

[threepeel]

Hey @Katherine_Apari as you are probably finding, not all 3PLs will be good at all of the items you listed. Most specialize in one thing or the other, or maybe a few. So finding a solid 3PL to do all 3 + bonus things could be some work on your own. However, we at 3peel.com match brands like yourself to 3PLs (for free) based on your specific requirements, and we have quite a few in our network who could definitely help you out! Please feel free to contact us to be connected to some great 3PLs.

[MauveFulfilment]

Hi Katherine,

What country are you looking for the 3PL to be based? Mauve Fulfilment are a UK 3PL fulfilment house and we can handle all of your requirements. We work mainly with SME's, but also pride ourselves in working with start-ups by offering a no MOQ service.

Let me know if you are still looking, or interested in comparing rates. luke.plant@mauveworx.com