Put simply, ecommerce fulfillment is the process of getting the items you sell online into your customers’ hands. It involves storing, picking, packing, and shipping your products to the people who buy them. Larger ecommerce businesses with their own warehouses can handle this themselves if they choose to, but for smaller businesses, outsourcing the task to a third party logistics (3PL) provider proves much easier and more cost effective. These services receive your products from your supplier, store them securely in their own warehouse, pick and pack them when they’re ordered, and get them shipped out to the correct addresses.

The most well-known 3PL service is probably Amazon FBA, which can offer your customers speedy delivery and easy returns. But if you’re looking for a more affordable, customisable, and personable 3PL service, there are several that we’d recommend – including ShipBob, Abstrakt, Huboo, and Bezos.

Our free quote-matching service is quick and easy to use:

1. We’ll ask you a few questions about your business, so we can understand your business needs.

2. We’ll use your answers to match you with up to five trusted suppliers. This is why we ask for your contact details. Your details are safe with us – we are fully GDPR compliant and we’ll only ever match you with suppliers that we know can cater to your needs.

3. Your matched suppliers will get in touch with you, so you can ask questions and receive quotes tailored directly for your needs. You’ll then be armed with all of the information you need to confidently compare, and choose from, the top suppliers for you.