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Delegate Fulfillment
Delegate Fulfillment
At the start, you’ll probably be packing boxes yourself—printing labels, sealing packages, and dropping them at the post office. That’s normal, and it teaches you the nuts and bolts of how your product moves. But as orders grow, fulfillment can eat up all your time. To scale, you’ll need to delegate.
Why Delegate?
- Save Time – Focus on design, marketing, and growth instead of taping boxes.
- Increase Consistency – Professional fulfillment services handle storage, packing, and shipping at scale.
- Expand Reach – Many fulfillment partners can ship faster, internationally, and with better rates than you can on your own.
Options for Fulfillment
- Third-Party Logistics (3PL) – Companies like ShipBob, ShipMonk, or Flowspace handle storage, packing, and shipping.
- Marketplace Fulfillment – Amazon FBA or Etsy’s partnerships integrate directly with your storefront.
- Hybrid – Keep some fulfillment in-house for special orders or local sales, and outsource the rest.
When to Switch
- You’re spending more time packing than selling.
- Customers expect faster shipping than you can provide.
- You’re running out of storage space at home.
Research one fulfillment partner that integrates with your marketplace (Etsy/Amazon) or future direct store (Shopify/BigCommerce). Request quotes for your product size and volume. Compare them to your current costs and time.