When to shift from in-house to outsourced fulfillment

 Many e-commerce companies struggle to handle their fulfillment services. If you do everything in-house, it gives you maximum control and visibility on every step. However, it also has the advantages of outsourcing with a top third-party logistics (3PL) provider with proprietary partners at established locations.

What might be best for you isn’t right in another business – and vice versa. So, what information will you get that you have to decide which way to go? This article is intended to give you an overview of the fulfillment journey for your business.

What’s order fulfillment?

Order warehouse fulfillment is the professional operational process by which companies sell products directly to customers. This includes everything from receiving products from suppliers to order pick-up, packing and shipping to customers.

Depending on the company, the order fulfillment process is outsourced or outsourced through a third-party logistics (3PL) warehouse. In this guide, learn to go through the in-house logistics and 3PL warehouse and factors to consider while choosing the best solution for your business.

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