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What office equipment brands need from a fulfilment partner
For office equipment brands, fulfilment isn’t just about speed; it’s about handling products effectively (including managing specific item sizes and weights), protecting high-value items, and delivering a seamless experience across every channel.
From individual desk accessories to bulk B2B orders, here’s what to look for in a fulfilment partner to keep costs down and operations running smoothly.
Omnichannel inventory management
Website orders, marketplace sales, and B2B purchase orders can make tracking inventory confusing, and make it challenging to keep counts accurate. Look for a fulfilment partner that centralises order and inventory management across every channel (DTC and B2B) to give brands real-time, accurate stock levels at all times.
Optimised shipping costs for heavier office gear
Standing desks, printers, and other heavy items can drive up shipping costs, especially when they’re bound to distant shipping zones. A fulfilment partner that enables you to distribute inventory across regions and provides tools and recommendations for replenishing stock will help you reduce shipping distances and costs.
Clear visibility for multi-variant SKUs
Color, size, or collection variants are unique items and may sell at different speeds, yet many dashboards fail to distinguish between them or show real-time demand. Select a fulfilment partner whose product catalogue and inventory analytics surface SKU-level data and help you organise your primary and variant products.
Simple digital desk bundle creation
Gift bundles are great for combining multiple accessories under one checkout item, but adjusting stock levels manually drains time. Choose a fulfilment provider that supports virtual bundling and automatically deducts each individual SKU from inventory, empowering you to offer bundles without the manual hassle.
Managing global shipping complexities
Selling in multiple countries means juggling country-specific regulations – and longer delivery paths. Lean on a global network that stores inventory closer to each market and offers DDP shipping, improving transparency and helping customers avoid surprise fees at delivery.
Smoothly managing seasonal surges in demand
Back-to-school and end-of-fiscal-year purchasing pushes can triple daily volume overnight. Look for a fulfilment network that scales operations without increasing your permanent headcount, supplies real-time data, and lets your brand ride each spike without tying up capital in inventory that won’t sell.
ShipBob’s fulfilment solutions that office equipment brands care about
ShipBob helps office equipment brands reduce shipping costs, manage complex inventory, and scale across channels with confidence. With smart inventory distribution, SKU-level analytics, and seamless omnichannel integrations, we make efficiency and accuracy standard for every order.
Unified omnichannel fulfilment
ShipBob brings all your sales channels together under one powerful fulfilment platform. Our technology and network enable you to manage inventory for every channel from a single dashboard, so you always have a real-time, accurate view of your stock.
With automated order routing, EDI integrations, and seamless inventory sync, you can confidently fulfil website orders, marketplace sales, and retailer purchase orders from the same shared inventory pool. This centralised approach eliminates manual reconciliation, reduces errors, and empowers your brand to scale across channels without the headaches of inventory silos.
Distributed inventory network
ShipBob helps brands split inventory across a nationwide network. By storing office gear closer to customers, you minimise shipping distances and reduce costs. Our platform provides inventory placement recommendations based on your brand’s order history, helping you lower shipping spend and improve delivery speeds across more of the country.
For brands with their own warehouse, especially those with bulky or heavy products, ShipBob’s WMS also helps optimise in-house fulfilment.
SKU-level inventory insights
Gain clear visibility into your inventory with ShipBob’s advanced analytics and reporting tools. Our platform provides detailed, SKU-level data across all fulfilment centres. Easily filter and analyse data by SKU, fulfilment centre, and date range, leveraging reports like the Inventory Velocity Report to identify top performers and the Inventory Replenishment Report to anticipate stock needs.
With these actionable insights, you can confidently manage multi-variant SKUs and keep your best-sellers in stock.
Effortless digital bundling
ShipBob’s platform lets you create virtual bundles by grouping multiple SKUs under a single product, so you can offer curated sets or gift bundles without manual inventory adjustments. When a bundled item is sold, ShipBob automatically deducts the correct quantity from each underlying SKU, keeping your stock levels accurate in real time.
This streamlined approach eliminates the need for tedious spreadsheet updates and empowers you to launch new collections or bundles with confidence. Manage, edit, and optimise your bundles directly from the dashboard – no extra assembly or complex workflows required.
Global SKU management
ShipBob’s global fulfilment network empowers brands to store inventory in multiple countries, ensuring each market receives the right product variant (such as US, UK, or EU plug types) without the hassle of juggling complex SKU logistics. Our platform makes it easy to organise, track, and receive replenishment recommendations for country-specific variants, while our DDP shipping options improve transparency and help avoid surprise fees at delivery.
With inventory positioned closer to shoppers and seamless international shipping, you can deliver the correct product variant quickly and reliably, creating a frictionless globalised experience that drives loyalty and repeat purchases.
Real-time inventory insights
ShipBob empowers brands to confidently navigate seasonal surges with advanced analytics and inventory management tools. Our dashboard provides real-time visibility into SKU-level demand, recommended replenishment dates, and inventory projections, so you can proactively plan and avoid stockouts.
With automated reporting and actionable insights, you can make smarter decisions, keep shelves stocked, and ensure every order is fulfilled on time – even when demand spikes overnight.
Types of office equipment products that companies fulfil with ShipBob
- Writing supplies
- Pens, pencils, and markers
- Highlighters
- Notebooks and journals
- Sticky notes
- Desk organisation
- Desk organizers
- File folders and document wallets
- Desk trays and letter sorters
- Clipboards
- Office tools
- Staplers and staples
- Paper clips and binder clips
- Scissors
- Tape dispensers and rolls
- Computer accessories
- Computer mice and keyboards
- Mouse pads and wrist rests
- Laptop stands and risers
- Cable management accessories
- Electronics
- USB drives and external hard drives
- Charging cables and adapters
- Headsets and earphones
- Surge protectors and power strips
- Desk accessories
- Desk lamps
- Desk calendars and planners
- Phone stands and holders
Success story: Bunker Branding scaled a massive on-demand catalogue while keeping error rates low
Bunker Branding, a fast-growing print-on-demand merchandise company for 90+ creator brands, runs its own warehouse and needed a WMS that could keep up with rising order volume and a rapidly expanding catalogue . After struggling with a previous WMS that slowed their team down, they switched to ShipBob’s WMS and were able to onboard over 200,000 SKUs into clearly mapped shelf locations much faster than expected.
With ShipBob’s WMS powering their operations, Bunker Branding now fulfils over 10,000 ecommerce orders each month for nearly 100 brands while keeping mispicks practically nonexistant, even as their catalogue grows more complex. Real-time reporting and user-level productivity metrics help managers prioritize work, set realistic daily goals, and standardize processes instead of manually deciding which orders to pick next.
For office equipment brands with large, multi-variant catalogues and an existing warehouse, Bunker Branding’s story shows how ShipBob’s WMS can modernize in-house fulfilment, boost accuracy, and support omnichannel growth without adding extra headcount.
ShipBob services all customers benefit from
- Connectivity & integrations: ShipBob’s 50+ turnkey integrations with all major ecommerce channels and tools – including Shopify, Gorgias, Klaviyo, NetSuite, Loop, AfterShip, and more – enable you to grow your business smarter, faster, and stronger than ever before. In addition to the ShipBob App Store that lets you instantly connect your tech stack, you can also leverage ShipBob’s Develop API for custom builds.
- Transparent, cost-effective pricing: Unlike many 3PLs, ShipBob has easy-to-predict billing that makes it easy to plan for spend, without too many line items. ShipBob also negotiates rates with couriers and passes those savings on to you.
- Real-time visibility: Track shipments, orders, and inventory across locations from one dashboard. Manage one pool of inventory across sales channels and push stock levels back to your store so you don’t oversell.
- Full-stack fulfilment platform: With ShipBob, you get an all-in-one OMS, IMS, WMS, RMS, TMS, and analytics for a consolidated tech stack. ShipBob’s platform acts as a mini-ERP, being a single source of truth for your orders and inventory.
- Easy, comprehensive onboarding: We’ve onboarded thousands of ecommerce merchants and helped some of the fastest-growing brands scale effortlessly. Our implementation team sets you up for success with everything from configuring your ship options, to syncing your online store.
- Support for growth: ShipBob aims to be the last fulfilment partner you’ll need. Whether you’re shipping 1,000 orders per month or 200,000, we have you covered. With a large fulfilment network to scale into, new channels to expand into, and additional capabilities to tap into, you won’t outgrow ShipBob.
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How it works
How ShipBob goes from your online store to your customer’s door
1. Connect
Connect your store, import your products, then send us your inventory.
2. Store
We store your inventory in any combination of our fulfilment centers.
3. Ship
As soon as a customer places an order, we ship it from the nearest fulfilment centre.
FAQs about office equipment fulfilment
What types of office equipment and supplies can ShipBob fulfil?
ShipBob can store, pick, pack, and ship a wide range of retail products, including items like stationery, electronics, and accessories. Our fulfilment network is equipped to handle both high-value and multi-variant SKUs.
How does ShipBob help reduce shipping costs for heavy office equipment?
By distributing inventory across our dozens of fulfilment centres, ShipBob stores products closer to customers to reduce shipping distances and minimise costs. Brands leverage the Inventory Placement Program to automate this distribution. For brands with their own warehouse, ShipBob’s WMS can help optimise in-house fulfilment for heavy or oversized products.
Can ShipBob support both B2B and DTC orders for office equipment brands?
Yes. ShipBob’s platform centralises inventory and order management across all your channels, allowing you to fulfil B2B (wholesale and retail distribution/dropshipping) and DTC orders from the same shared inventory pool with EDI integrations and automated routing.
How does ShipBob provide real-time inventory visibility for office equipment brands?
Our dashboard provides a single, real-time view of inventory across all locations and channels, with SKU-level data and analytics to help you track stock, monitor sales performance, and anticipate replenishment needs via reorder notifications.
What technology integrations does ShipBob offer for office equipment brands?
ShipBob integrates with dozens of ecommerce tools, marketplaces, and ERP platforms (including Shopify, NetSuite, SPS Commerce, and more), enabling seamless order syncing and inventory updates.
How does ShipBob handle complex product bundles for office supplies?
Our platform supports virtual bundling, allowing you to group multiple SKUs into a single product for curated sets or gift bundles, with automatic inventory deductions for each individual component SKU to keep stock levels accurate.
Is ShipBob equipped to securely store and ship high-value office equipment?
Yes. Our fulfilment centres are secure and can accommodate high-value items, with end-to-end tracking and the ability to use carrier insurance as needed. ShipBob’s technology also uses a box selection algorithm and dunnage (like kraft or Geami paper) to protect fragile and high-value products.
Can ShipBob help with international shipping and country-specific product variants?
Absolutely. ShipBob’s global network lets you store inventory in multiple countries (including the US, UK, Europe, Canada, and Australia) and manage region-specific SKUs, with DDP shipping options that improve transparency and help prevent surprise duties at delivery.
Does ShipBob offer custom packaging or branded unboxing experiences for office equipment brands?
Yes. ShipBob’s Customisation Suite allows you to use your own custom branded boxes, poly mailers, and marketing inserts, as well as include personalised gift notes to create a memorable unboxing experience and reinforce your brand identity.
How does ShipBob support office equipment brands during seasonal spikes or rapid growth?
Our scalable fulfilment network and real-time analytics help you manage seasonal surges and growth without tying up capital in inventory that won’t sell, ensuring you can meet demand efficiently and cost-effectively.
Shipping costs are variable in nature, based on weight, dimensions, destination, service, and more. Request your custom quote here: https://www.shipbob.com/quote/.
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