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Streamline Apparel<\/mark> Fulfilment With the 3PL Tech, Network, and Expertise Built for Fashion Brands<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Reduce shipping costs and simplify returns, while keeping SKUs synced across channels in real time.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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What apparel brands need from a fulfilment partner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

From large catalogues with endless size and style variations to high customer expectations around packaging and returns, apparel fulfilment comes with unique challenges. Here\u2019s what to look for in a partner that can support growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inventory accuracy for large catalogues<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Overselling can occur when a wide variety of style, size, and colour combinations are managed without real-time tracking across sales channels. Partner with a fulfilment provider that offers real-time inventory sync across channels to accurately track SKUs and prevent overselling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reduced shipping costs from strategically distributed inventory<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Shipping apparel from a single warehouse to customers nationwide often increases average shipping zones, transit times, and label costs. Partner with a fulfilment provider that can distribute all inventory of even just best-sellers across different regions of the country and automatically balance stock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enhanced unboxing experience and streamlined returns<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Customers often judge apparel brands by the quality of their packaging and the ease of exchanges. Look for a fulfilment partner that can store your branded packaging as unique SKUs and offers integrations with returns platforms like Loop and AfterShip to facilitate a seamless returns experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scalable fulfilment for peak seasons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Product launches and holiday spikes can make in-house staffing and space planning unpredictable and expensive. Partner with a fulfilment network that is built to handle surges in demand and can flex capacity as needed, ensuring fast and accurate order fulfilment even during peak seasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Simplified omnichannel fulfilment through a single partner<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Selling the same SKUs through DTC sites, marketplaces, and big-box retailers means juggling different prep rules and separate stock. Partner with a unified 3PL that centralises inventory and supports both marketplace orders and retailer EDI workflows keeps operations simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

International expansion adds cost and complexity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Entering new countries can introduce duties, taxes, and long transit times, which may erode margins on trend-driven garments. Partner with a global fulfilment provider that offers Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) international shipping and in-country shipping across the US, Canada, Europe, and Australia to mitigate these challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ShipBob\u2019s fulfilment solutions that apparel brands care about<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

ShipBob\u2019s 3PL solutions are tailored for clothing and fashion brands, combining real-time inventory sync with branded experiences and scalable logistics. Here\u2019s how we help apparel companies deliver on customer expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Real-time inventory sync<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

ShipBob\u2019s advanced inventory management platform automatically syncs inventory counts across all your sales channels, ensuring you always have accurate, up-to-date stock levels for every SKU and variant. With robust reporting tools and barcode scanning at key touchpoints, you gain real-time visibility into inventory across all styles, sizes, and colours. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Branded unboxing and seamless returns<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Create memorable unboxing experiences using your custom branded boxes, mailers, and marketing inserts. ShipBob stores your provided branded packaging as unique SKUs and packs each order to your specifications. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For hassle-free exchanges, ShipBob works with platforms such as Loop and Aftership, which can make initiating returns and exchanges easier. Otherwise, ShipBob offers simple options to restock, quarantine, or dispose of returned products. You can also choose to have returns sent to another location of your choosing (which doesn\u2019t have to be a ShipBob facility).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Global scalability and flexibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

ShipBob\u2019s global fulfilment network and proprietary technology are designed to help brands seamlessly scale through every season. With dozens of fulfilment centres across the US, UK, EU, Canada, and Australia, ShipBob enables you to strategically distribute inventory closer to your customers, minimising shipping costs and delivery times \u2014 even during peak periods. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our Inventory Placement Program (US only) also allows you to automate inventory distribution and replenishment across regions for even just best-sellers, saving time and reducing operational headaches. Plus, our real-time analytics and dedicated support help you make informed decisions to manage fluctuating demand effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unified multichannel fulfilment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

ShipBob empowers brands to manage all their sales channels (DTC, marketplaces, social, and big-box retailers) through a single, streamlined platform. Our robust EDI integrations, automated order routing, and real-time inventory sync ensure you can fulfil retailer requirements and marketplace orders from one shared pool of stock. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With ShipBob, you gain the flexibility to scale across channels, prevent overselling, and maintain full visibility and control, all while meeting the unique prep and routing rules of each partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Types of apparel products that companies fulfil with ShipBob<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tops and outerwear<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n