This client is in the apparel space and runs a high SKU count Shopify business. They are a lifestyle brand that does a lot of new product rollouts and their core needs of a fulfillment provider are:
Scalability
Print on demand capabilities for apparel
Hybrid fulfillment of inventoried items with print on demand items
Hassle free international shipments
Exceptional return experience for customers
The Challenge
Scaling from 5,000 shipments in 2023 to 40,000 shipments in 2024.
Print on demand capabilities
Hybrid fulfillment of inventoried items with print on demand items
Providing an exceptional customer return process
Implementation of Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) for global shipments.
Our Solution
Scalable Fulfillment Infrastructure:
We set up a scalable fulfillment system that allowed our client to scale without sacrificing service levels. We invested in automation equipment to boost capacity, cut down on labor, and save on costs. On top of that, we redesigned the warehouse with special 'bulk' shipping stations, making it easier and quicker to process the same orders while cutting down on mistakes.
Automation equipment
Reduced labor
Bulk shipping stations
Print-on-Demand Solutions:
To help our client stand out from their competitors in a risk-free way, we leveraged our print-on-demand arm of the business. When this client started with us, all of their apparel was sourced overseas and inventoried in our warehouse. We helped them scale their product launches by offering print on demand products in addition to what they carried in inventory. Because of this, the client was able to capitalize on trends and seasonal markets that they hadn't tapped into before. By adapting this hybrid strategy, this client sold 17,600 print on demand items in 2024! With our hybrid fulfillment program leveraging Ship Hero and Fulfill Engine, all of the print on demand items were able to be shipped in the same package as any inventoried items that were sold. Without needing to send split shipments to customers, our client was able to save thousands of dollars shipping these orders.
Scaled product launches with print on demand
Capitalized on trends and seasonal sales
17,600 print on demand items sold in 2024
Hybrid Fulfillment Of Inventoried Items With Print On Demand Items:
With our hybrid fulfillment program leveraging Ship Hero and Fulfill Engine, all of the print on demand items were able to be shipped in the same package as any inventoried items that were sold. Without needing to send split shipments to customers, our client was able to save thousands of dollars shipping these orders.
International DDP Rollout:
We partnered with Passport to roll out an International DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) program that simplifies the process of handling international orders. Here's how it works: our client sets up an account with Passport, and we integrate Passport's international rates directly into our Warehouse Management System (WMS). When a customer checks out, all shipping costs, including duties and taxes, are calculated and passed onto the customer. The result? Our client can sell internationally without worrying about handling the fees or filing taxes with other countries. All of that is managed by Passport. Plus, the end customer doesn't have to worry about paying duties when their package arrives because everything is already covered at checkout. This makes selling internationally seamless for both our client and their customers.
Hassle free international shipping program
Competitive international shipping rates
Manage Returns With Redo
In the apparel business, it's common for customers to exchange or return their items when the fit or feel isn't quite right. This can become a huge headache for the customer service team that is dealing with all of the return requests and generating return shipping labels.To address this, we integrated this client's store with Redo Returns. With Redo they are able to control the return process every step of the way.
Offer return coverage at checkout
Build custom return flows based on any condition
A/B test the shopper experience
Incentivize exchanges
Reduce refunds
Dig into robust analytics
Hassle free international shipping program
Competitive international shipping rates
Helping Shopify businesses scale through 3PL fulfillment, print on demand, and product sourcing.