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Cosmetics Inventory Management Services<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Cosmetics has taken the ecommerce industry by storm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, 52%<\/a> of online shoppers said they have purchased a beauty product from a direct-to-consumer (DTC) brand<\/a> in the past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This goes to show there is high demand for independent online beauty brands<\/a>. But even with so much opportunity, there are challenges \u2014 especially when it comes to managing inventory<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ShipBob is a premium 3PL<\/a> that helps brands in the cosmetics industry better manage their inventory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more about ShipBob\u2019s cosmetics inventory management solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We got started with ShipBob in October 2019. By the end of 2024, we\u2019ll be shipping 50K orders per month. Since we\u2019ve been with ShipBob, our order volume has grown over 6,150%.<\/q><\/blockquote>

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What is cosmetics inventory?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cosmetics inventory refers to managing a wide range of SKUs that are similar but are offered in a variety of variations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of the most basic cosmetics items include mascara, foundation, lipstick, eye shadow, and powders. Cosmetics inventory requires a more complex inventory management<\/a> process since products are often sold in a variation of colours and shades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When selling cosmetics online, it\u2019s not uncommon to have to manage a large number of SKUs while also trying to optimise storage, track best-selling items, and forecast demand<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Simpilify cosmetics inventory management with ShipBob<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With a global fulfilment<\/a> network and best-in-class technology, ShipBob offers a wide range of fulfilment capabilities to help you create a cosmetics logistics<\/a> strategy, including intuitive inventory management software<\/a>,  flexible fulfilment<\/a>, advanced data and analytics<\/a>, and other world-class logistics solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ShipBob helps you grow your business faster and still provide a great customer experience as you expand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is an overview of ShipBob\u2019s cosmetics logistics and inventory management services:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Track inventory in real time<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

ShipBob\u2019s fulfilment technology designed to help manage inventory in real time. With the right real-time inventory management solution, you can reduce risks of inventory shrinkage<\/a>, inaccurate inventory reports<\/a>, stockouts<\/a>, and backorders<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With inventory tracking software in place, your orders and inventory are synced in real time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This makes it much easier to track inventory by increasing inventory visibility<\/a> and providing insights into when it\u2019s time to replenish inventory<\/a>, run a promotion, and track slow-moving items that are no longer generating sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Easily manage SKUs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As you grow your cosmetics brand, you will deal with SKU proliferation<\/a>. But holding on to certain variations of cosmetics items that don\u2019t sell can cut into your profit margins in the long run. To stay profitable, it\u2019s important to optimise inventory<\/a> by determining slow-moving SKUs and possibly discontinuing them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With ShipBob\u2019s inventory tracking software, you can easily track slow-moving items vs. fast-moving items and make decisions on what SKUs to discontinue or replenish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From ShipBob\u2019s dashboard, you also have the option to assign a lot number to specific items stored in our fulfilment centre<\/a>. After we receive your warehouse receiving order<\/a> (WRO), we will store the items in separate locations, according to their lot number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can learn more about our lot tracking process here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Subscription order management<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For most online cosmetics brands, customer acquisition costs are high. By implementing a subscription box<\/a> or recurring orders model, you can ship products to your customers on a regular, predetermined basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With ShipBob\u2019s easy integrations, merchants can seamlessly connect their online store to ShipBob\u2019s technology and leverage subscription apps (e.g., ReCharge, Bold Subscriptions, etc.), or use ShipBob\u2019s Developer API to get subscription box orders<\/a> fulfilled automatically and reliably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

By partnering with a 3PL that offers a network of fulfilment centres, you have the option to split inventory across multiple locations, known as distributed inventory<\/a>. Utilising fulfilment centres in different regions can reduce transit times for customers and shipping costs for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With ShipBob\u2019s robust fulfilment network, you can store inventory in the locations that make the most sense for your business. Our technology automatically routes each order to the fulfilment centre<\/a> that\u2019s closest to the shipping destination for the most efficient delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read on to learn more about ShipBob\u2019s capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Distributed inventory<\/h2>\n\n\n

With ShipBob\u2019s network of fulfilment centres, you can strategically split your inventory across our locations to get your products from point A to point B more quickly and affordably. Storing inventory near your customers helps reduce the shipping zones and costs associated with shipping orders to faraway destinations.<\/p>\n\n\n

Distributed inventory also helps you stay competitive by offering fast shipping to your customers. When an order is placed, ShipBob\u2019s algorithm automatically selects the warehouse and carrier that will give you the quickest turnaround at the best price. This strategy has helped our merchants bring 13% savings to their bottom line.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>

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100% Coverage Across the Contiguous<\/span> US<\/h2>\n\n\n

If you\u2019re looking to expand into the United States, ShipBob has 2-Day Express Shipping that provides 100% coverage in the contiguous<\/span> US from even just one fulfilment centre.<\/p>\n\n\n

You can also distribute your inventory across ShipBob\u2019s fulfilment centres across all regions of the United States. We leave it up to you to decide where you want us to store your inventory.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>

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Order management<\/h2>\n\n\n

At ShipBob, we track your orders from A to Z. Filter orders by status, search for specific orders, see a quick timeline view of where your order is in the fulfilment process (e.g. when an order is picked, packed, or shipped), easily find shipping-related information (e.g., weights, dimensions, or carrier service), and get a quick snapshot of any orders that require action.<\/p>\n\n\n

With order management software for your direct-to-consumer and wholesale shipments, you can manage subscriptions, make changes to your orders post-purchase, map your store\u2019s shipping options to ShipBob, and automatically share tracking information with your customers.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>

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Inventory management<\/h2>\n\n\n

At ShipBob, we empower merchants to manage their inventory with the right tools and guidance. It\u2019s easy to view the status of inventory and quantity on hand across locations at any point in time, identify slow-moving inventory with high storage costs, and gain insights into the performance of units sold over time by channel.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

Our inventory management software helps you set reminders to proactively replenish inventory with reorder notifications, bundle your products for promotions, make inventory transfer requests, and much more.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>

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Reporting and analytics<\/h2>\n\n\n

To provide you with visibility into our operations and performance, and also hold ourselves accountable, ShipBob\u2019s free analytics tool is packed with charts to help you with everything from year-end reporting, to better supply chain decision-making.<\/p>\n\n\n

Data can be a competitive advantage, and our reports show an analysis of which fulfilment centres you should stock, days of inventory left before you run out, impact of promotions on stock levels, each shipping method\u2019s average cart value, shipping cost, and days in transit, your fulfilment cost per order, storage cost per unit, and much more.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>

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End-to-end customer experience<\/h2>\n\n\n

We care about the customer experience as much as you and strive to be an extension of your team. <\/span>From custom branded boxes to free plain packaging, ShipBob works with you to provide the unboxing experience you want. We also help you offer the fastest, most cost-effective shipping options to meet your customers\u2019 expectations. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

As soon as an order ships, tracking is pushed back to your store. <\/span>We also offer return management services, allowing customers to generate return shipping labels and track returns, while getting your products processed and back into your available inventory as efficiently as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>

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