ShipBob Reviews

ShipBob Reviews: What Real Merchants Say

Industry-leading brands all over the world are using ShipBob’s fulfillment solutions to power success, enjoying boosted efficiency, accuracy, and cost savings.

But don’t just take our word for it! Hear what real merchants have to say about ShipBob’s solutions, and why they’re glad they went with us.

“We love our team at ShipBob. They are so supportive and are truly an extension of our team – it’s not like an outsourced partner. It’s as if we’re one team, not two separate businesses. And we really lean on ShipBob for their supply chain expertise.”

Jessica Cedarleaf, VP of Operations at Tonies 

What merchants love about ShipBob

Between seamless go-lives, fast and affordable shipping, and stellar support, there’s a lot to love about ShipBob’s service. Here are just some highlights and favorite features that merchants call out time and time again:

Ease of onboarding and implementation

“Usually, partners show you the software, leave you to figure it out on your own, and tell you to reach out to support for questions. ShipBob was nothing like that – the onboarding was so hands-on, from beginning to end.”

Tim Poyer, VP of Operations and Logistics at Elwood Clothing

“The ShipBob onboarding experience was really smooth, even from the other side of the world. Our inventory landed quickly, and the implementation was seamless. The ease of entering the US market was great.”

Roger Cook, COO & Co-Founder of Lucent Globe

  • Hands-on implementation for a smooth transition
  • Fast onboarding, even during peak periods
  • Dedicated Account Manager for one-on-one support
  • Expert consultation on warehouse efficiency and change management

Brands like Taste Salud found the implementation process to be “seamless.” With experts guiding every stage of the onboarding journey, merchants can easily send their inventory to ShipBob, integrate their ecommerce store with ShipBob’s software (or implement ShipBob’s WMS in their own warehouses), and start fulfilling orders with the flip of a switch.

“The onboarding process was really, really easy – and that’s coming from someone that didn’t understand shipping at all! We were assigned an Implementation Specialist, and she helped us with everything: integrating our Shopify store to ShipBob’s dashboard, getting all of our inventory sent and stored in our first ShipBob fulfillment center, and making sure we had what we needed. It was all very seamless.”

Tyler McCann, Co-Founder of Taste Salud 

Fulfillment operations and network coverage

“Distributing inventory across the world with ShipBob drastically cut our transit times. When we were only shipping from our Miami, FL warehouse, it would take us 25 days to deliver an order to a customer in the EU, while using ShipBob’s UK fulfillment center, it takes only 3 days. That’s an 88% reduction in shipping time for those international customers!”

Rachel Tannenholz, President of Aroma360 

“Expanding our warehouse network from 2 to 4 warehouses has translated into $1.5 million in freight cost savings for Our Place. It also cut our fulfilment and shipping times in half, from 5 or 6 days to just 2.5 days.”

Ali Shahid, COO of Our Place 

  • Global scalability with a network of dozens of fulfillment centers worldwide
  • Shorter transit times achieved through strategic inventory distribution
  • Cost-savings on shipping that protect margins and delight customers

Brands like Semaine Health are thrilled with how much time, money, and hassle they save by distributing their inventory across ShipBob’s global fulfillment center network. They also love that ShipBob’s Inventory Placement Program automates inventory allocation based on real order data to minimize transit times and costs, and how ShipBob takes care of physically distributing inventory regionally. 

Right after we partnered with ShipBob, we joined their Inventory Placement Program, which streamlines inventory distribution across the US, taking multi-location inbound shipments, inventory allocation, and rebalancing off merchants’ plates.

Since launching in the program, we’ve been able to allocate our inventory across 4 of ShipBob’s fulfillment centers in the United States, which cut our shipping times by a third – from 5.2 days down to about 3.6 days. Not only has transit time dropped, but at the same time we reduced fulfillment costs by over $2 per order compared with our old 3PL.

Matt Crane, Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer at Semaine Health 

Technology and integrations

“I can’t say enough about ShipBob’s software and reporting capabilities. It really has made things easy for us to look at the data and make better decisions.”

Ryan Steffenson, Senior Manager, Channel Operations at Tonies 

“Rather than a 3PL that doubles in tech, ShipBob is a tech-based company that has improved the fulfillment experience. All the integrations in the ShipBob App Store is another big draw, talking directly to the tools we use like Shopify Plus, Klaviyo, and even Gorgias, which is a huge time-saver.”

Jonathan Byrt, Director & Co-founder at memobottle 

  • Real-time inventory visibility to make data-driven decisions
  • Key reports on orders, fulfillment, shipping, warehouse operations that deliver insight into supply chain performance 
  • Timely shipping updates for enhanced transparency
  • Seamless integrations with leading ecommerce tools

Brands like ARTAH love that ShipBob’s technology is designed to empower ecommerce businesses to scale. Whether it’s through direct integrations, real-time analytics, or an intuitive merchant dashboard, leading brands rely on ShipBob to deliver the software and solutions they need to scale. 

ShipBob’s dashboard and systems are incredibly easy to use, and it puts fulfillment into layman’s terms. We have fulfillment information at our fingertips and anyone at the company can easily use the dashboard. Having access to advanced, real-time technology is really important for us, especially now as we continue to scale our brand. We wanted to work with a partner that was continually evolving and could place tech at the forefront. That’s exactly what we’ve gotten with ShipBob.

Connor Stewart, Head of Operations + Impact at ARTAH

Supporting business growth

“Thanks to ShipBob, we were able to ensure we were fully stocked with Amazon for Black Friday – and with 50% faster receiving during peak season, that was incredible.”

Jessica Stoller, Director of Supply Chain and Operations at Arrae

“ShipBob has proved that they can weather sudden and intense spikes in demand without compromising on fulfillment speed or quality. ShipBob’s ability to staff appropriately as demand ebbs and flows has been a huge advantage for us, especially during peak.”

Molly Noonan, Senior Manager, Supply Chain at Tonies 

  • Flexible fulfillment solutions to scale with growing order volume
  • B2B and retail distribution services for seamless omnichannel expansion 
  • Integrations for ecommerce marketplaces like Amazon and Walmart

Between steady growth and sudden surges, brands like Dossier appreciate that ShipBob has all the features and capability they need to scale, so they don’t have to switch partners as they expand. 

Growing so fast has really underscored for us the importance of having a partner that can scale as fast as you do. Scaling is great, but it also comes with certain headaches – and while it’s a good problem to have, you need a partner that can handle your volume, even as it’s skyrocketing to over a million orders. With ShipBob, that capacity was never in doubt – and that was huge for us.” 

Sergio Tache, Founder and CEO of Dossier

Customer support and success

“All the support we’ve received from ShipBob has been so fast, so efficient, and so personal. There’s a level of care that we don’t see with suppliers and other service partners we work with that we get from ShipBob, with detailed effort always being put into fixing any problems that come up.”

Ilya Andre, Founder and Director of Pick Peanut 

“The customer service and communication we’ve received from ShipBob has been really excellent. We enjoy the partnership we have with ShipBob and they really seem to prioritize us as a customer. If there are any hitches, our Merchant Success Manager, Andrew, is always on top of it. He works so urgently, and we always feel like he keeps us top of mind.”

Lizzie Vance, Sales Director at P.F. Candle Co. 

  • Responsive support and quick troubleshooting
  • On-site or virtual WMS implementation
  • Chat support for real-time assistance

When unexpected challenges arise, brands like Elle Sera are thankful they have a partner like ShipBob to help them fix problems fast. With dedicated support and multiple avenues for issue resolution, merchants can trust that expert support will be there when they need it most. 

“I’m a big believer in raving about really good quality service – especially when it comes to customer support. We hold ourselves to an extremely high standard for customer support, and we expect the same from our partners. The same can be said of everyone on the ShipBob team, down to the people picking and packing orders in the fulfillment center.

To not only pinpoint an issue right away but understand the impact it would have on me personally, and take the initiative to fix it, no questions asked – that proactivity is what makes ShipBob a truly fantastic partner and helps me trust that they have everything under control.”

Kelly Bond, Operations Manager at Elle Sera 

We’re always getting better

As the logistics landscape evolves, we are constantly evolving our services and solutions to better meet merchants’ needs. That means consistent feature enhancements and new fulfillment solutions driven by merchant feedback, and we’re always open to suggestions on how we can improve.

For brands like EZ Bombs, ShipBob’s annual event, Fulfilled, provided the perfect opportunity to share feedback directly with the leadership team.

“We took a tour of ShipBob’s Moreno Valley fulfillment center and attended their annual merchant event, Fulfilled. Being able to see the inner workings of the facility, spend time with the ShipBob team, meet the co-founders, and talk with brands that were already working with ShipBob laid a great foundation. Making those connections and getting a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the fulfillment operations helped us get a good understanding that ShipBob was a good-sized company that could not only handle our current order volume but could continue supporting our growth as we scaled.”

Brandon Castaneda, founder and CEO of EZ Bombs 

What outside reviews say (and our response)

“ShipBob is too expensive.”Our customers save more over time with fewer errors, optimized shipping zones, and automation.
“The setup took longer than expected.”We’ve invested in onboarding tools, dedicated reps, and an easier onboarding flow.
“ShipBob’s shipping costs are higher because they use dimensional weight.”With major carriers, like FedEx, UPS, and USPS using dimensional weight, this approach helps us take a straightforward approach to pricing our fulfillment services so you avoid hidden fees. We also negotiate and compare rates across carriers to keep shipping costs low for our customers.
“Response times are too long.”ShipBob offers every merchant a dedicated support team that’s available 16 hours a day, 7 days a week via phone, email, and chat, so you can contact an expert and troubleshoot quickly. 

Fast-growing brands partner with ShipBob

Whether you’re just starting to grow or looking to manage complex logistics across channels and countries, ShipBob gives you the tools and infrastructure to grow without limits. 

DTC and B2B brands worldwide are leveraging ShipBob’s omnichannel fulfillment solutions, intelligent inventory placement, powerful in-house WMS, real-time analytics dashboard, and global network to drive efficiency and support scaling long-term. 

Most importantly, we’re continuously improving our platform based on real merchant feedback to help you stay ahead and build the future of fulfillment — together.

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Frequently asked questions about ShipBob

Are ShipBob’s shipping times fast and convenient?

ShipBob offers fast and convenient fulfillment, with 99.8% of orders shipping on time. Our global network of fulfillment centers also means that you can store your inventory closer to end customers, facilitating faster deliveries.

How responsive is ShipBob’s customer support team?

ShipBob offers every merchant a dedicated support team that’s available 16 hours a day, 7 days a week via phone, email, and chat, so you can contact an expert and troubleshoot quickly. 

What companies use ShipBob?

Small businesses, fast-growing mid-market brands, and companies scaling past $100M in sales use ShipBob. This includes names like Bloom Nutrition, Dossier, CLEARSTEM, Spikeball, Our Place, Tonies, and PetLabCo.

Does ShipBob handle returns?

ShipBob offers a comprehensive returns management solution. Our team handles your returns, and merchants can arrange for items to be restocked, discarded, or even quarantined via their ShipBob dashboard. ShipBob’s platform also integrates with leading returns management platforms like AfterShip and Loop Returns to further streamline the returns process.