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Accelerate Catalogue <\/mark> Fulfilment With the 3PL Technology and Expertise Your Brand Deserves<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Streamline multi-channel inventory and lower shipping costs while delighting customers year-round.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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

Catalogue brands face unique fulfilment challenges, especially when managing diverse product assortments that span multiple categories, weights, and dimensions. From heavy home decor to delicate jewelry, each SKU demands careful handling and strategic inventory placement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s what to prioritize when evaluating fulfilment providers to ensure you find the capabilities your catalogue brand needs to scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inventory accuracy across channels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When website and marketplace orders all pull from the same inventory pool, stock counts can fall out of sync and accidentally oversell. Choose a fulfilment partner that syncs every order source in real time and surfaces one reliable SKU count, ensuring a single source of truth for inventory across all channels to eliminate manual spreadsheet work and prevent stockouts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Controlling shipping costs for heavy catalogue orders<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Books, decor, and other heavyweight items become costly when every box travels cross-country, increasing costs as they ship across higher shipping zones. Look for a provider that can place inventory in multiple regions and unlock cost-effective options such as USPS Media Mail<\/a> for your physical catalogues, to help keep shipping fast and affordable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Handling seasonal surges and mixed order types<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Seasonal drops and holiday mailings can coincide with large B2B purchase orders, overwhelming in-house teams. A global network with built-in EDI workflows can help keep DTC shipments and retail orders moving smoothly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Launching new collections on time<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Fresh SKUs need to be received, stocked, and ready to ship the moment the printed catalogue lands, or else excitement turns into backorders. Partner with a 3PL that processes inbound inventory efficiently and quickly lists products for sale, and that can work with your team on timing to ensure orders are delivered when your customers need them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avoiding excess storage on slow movers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t tie up capital in inventory that won\u2019t sell while it racks up warehouse fees. Look for data-driven analytics and reports that identify slow-moving inventory and provide reorder notifications and replenishment recommendations to optimise stock levels and cash flow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delivering gift-worthy unboxing at scale<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Shoppers expect an unboxing experience that mirrors the catalogue \u2019s lifestyle imagery. A fulfilment partner that stores branded collateral as SKUs and supports custom packaging and inserts can add the right touches to every shipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

ShipBob helps catalogue brands simplify logistics from warehouse to doorstep. With distributed inventory and unified omnichannel fulfilment, you can scale efficiently \u2013 whether you\u2019re shipping DTC, selling on marketplaces like Amazon, or supplying major retail partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Smart inventory forecasting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

ShipBob\u2019s inventory tools provide real-time visibility into stock levels, analytics on SKU performance (including identifying slow-moving inventory), and configurable reorder points and replenishment notifications across channels. With automated insights and customisable reporting, you can confidently plan inventory, reduce manual work, and keep your sales channels in sync.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This proactive approach helps you maintain optimal stock levels, minimise the risk of overselling, and ensure a seamless experience for your customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Distributed inventory network<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

ShipBob empowers brands to strategically store inventory across multiple fulfilment centres in different regions. By placing your heavy or dense products closer to your customers, you can significantly reduce shipping distances and costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ShipBob\u2019s Inventory Placement Program<\/a> and Decision Engine also help automate smart inventory distribution across regions of the U.S. to reduce transit time and costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peak season agility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

ShipBob\u2019s global fulfilment network (with facilities across the U.S., UK, EU, Canada, and Australia) is designed to keep your business running smoothly during high-volume periods and new product launches. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our platform seamlessly manages DTC and large B2B shipments, with automated EDI support for major U.S. retailers. By proactively planning for surges and leveraging automated inventory placement, you can trust ShipBob to fulfil orders on time and to your exact specifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This means you can scale confidently, knowing your customers and retail partners will always receive fast, accurate deliveries \u2013 even when demand spikes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fast, reliable receiving<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

ShipBob\u2019s fulfilment centres efficiently receive, check, and stow inbound inventory through a defined warehouse receiving order (WRO) process, with status and tracking visible in the dashboard. With proactive communication and clear status updates, you always know the status of your inbound shipments and can confidently launch new collections on schedule. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This operational precision helps brands capitalise on every product drop and marketing campaign without missing a beat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Data-driven inventory insights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

ShipBob\u2019s advanced analytics platform empowers you to monitor SKU performance in real time, with detailed reports on inventory velocity, total units sold, and estimated days on hand. Easily identify your top and bottom performing SKUs, and leverage reorder notifications and replenishment recommendations based on demand forecasts and historical trends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With configurable reorder points and automated notifications, you can optimise stock levels and reduce unnecessary storage costs by moving slow-selling units to focus resources on products that drive growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Custom unboxing at scale<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

ShipBob\u2019s Customisation Suite<\/a> empowers brands to deliver memorable unboxing experiences with every order, no matter the volume or destination. Our platform allows you to store branded packaging and marketing inserts as unique SKUs, and supports the inclusion of personalised gift notes, ensuring each shipment is packed with the right branded touches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With our advanced box selection algorithm and straightforward packaging workflows, every order is fulfilled with consistency and care, even when you\u2019re shipping from multiple locations. Delight your customers with a gift-worthy presentation that reflects your brand\u2019s lifestyle and attention to detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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