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Simplify Durable Goods<\/mark> Fulfilment With the 3PL Technology and Expertise Your Brand Needs<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Deliver durable products faster and more cost-effectively while unifying DTC, retail, and Amazon fulfilment.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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

From fragile electronics to heavy tools and home equipment, durable goods brands face unique logistical hurdles. Here\u2019s what to look for in a fulfilment partner built to handle larger, more complex SKUs efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Control shipping costs and delivery times for larger or heavier SKUs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Larger items can be expensive to ship. Look for a fulfilment partner with a global network to store inventory in different countries, and leverage US-specific solutions like ShipBob\u2019s Inventory Placement Program (IPP) to distribute inventory across US regions, reduce average shipping zones, and keep costs down. Alternatively, if you manage bulky or heavyweight items in-house, leverage ShipBob\u2019s WMS to streamline warehouse operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unify DTC, Amazon replenishment prep, and retailer orders in one platform<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Manage DTC, Amazon, and retail orders from a single dashboard. Maintain one source of truth for inventory across channels, with automated reorder notifications to prevent stockouts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Better visibility into space-hogging inventory, leading to stockouts or excess carrying costs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Large items can take up space, tie up cash, or go out of stock when you lack real-time inventory visibility. Partner with a 3PL that offers real-time order and inventory analytics that syncs across all sales channels and fulfilment centres to avoid stockouts or excess inventory. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reduce pick and pack complexity for accessory-heavy SKUs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If your product includes add-ons, ShipBob enables you to set up a virtual bundle so that when the bundle SKU is ordered, the system automatically deducts inventory from the correct individual components and maintains accurate unit-level stock. Look for a fulfilment partner that uses virtual product bundling to streamline the sales of component products sold as a single SKU, simplifying order and inventory management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

ShipBob\u2019s 3PL platform is designed for brands managing large, heavy, or high-value items. Here\u2019s how our fulfilment technology and network help durable goods brands lower costs and streamline operations at scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Packaging and dimensional-weight optimisation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

ShipBob\u2019s proprietary box-selection algorithm selects the optimal package size based on product dimensions, minimising billable weight and dimensional weight surcharges (which is particularly important for fragile, heavy, or oversized items). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ShipBob utilises standard boxes or mailers, along with paper dunnage (such as Geami or kraft paper filler) to ensure proper protection, control billable weight, and reduce wasted packaging space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

ShipBob streamlines omnichannel fulfilment by supporting DTC orders and EDI-based retail purchase orders (B2B) from retailers such as Best Buy, Walmart, and Target. This integrated solution allows brands to manage DTC and B2B\/retail orders from a shared pool of inventory, which eliminates the need for separate workflows and helps prevent overstocking or stockouts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As an omnichannel fulfilment partner, ShipBob allows brands to efficiently manage orders across all sales channels, enabling them to maintain lean operations teams and deliver a seamless customer experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Gain complete, real-time visibility into your inventory with ShipBob\u2019s analytics dashboard and proactive replenishment recommendation tools. The platform provides crucial inventory metrics, including days of inventory left on hand, recommended replenishment dates, and inventory tracking across the fulfilment network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leveraging customised reporting and real-time data, brands can optimise stock levels, proactively replenish inventory to avoid stockouts, and identify slow-moving inventory to reduce excess carrying costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bundling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

ShipBob makes it easy to create and sell bundles by allowing you to digitally link multiple SKUs under a single bundle SKU. When a bundle is ordered, ShipBob\u2019s system automatically picks each individual item, digitally deducting inventory from each component SKU so you always maintain accurate unit-level stock counts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This virtual bundling capability helps brands offer custom product combinations without manual inventory management, removing the need to manually reduce inventory counts for multiple component items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flexible return management<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Brands can set return preferences for each SKU to have ShipBob\u2019s team automatically restock, quarantine, or dispose of the item. Alternatively, merchants can choose to have returns shipped to an external, non-ShipBob facility of their choosing, helping to manage specialized storage or avoid unnecessary costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ShipBob facilitates a seamless returns experience, and even integrates directly with returns platforms like Loop and AfterShip to make initiating returns and exchanges easier for customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Automated inventory transfers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

ShipBob makes it easy to move inventory between fulfilment centres or to external facilities (like Amazon) with a streamlined, step-by-step process. The platform enables you to create and manage Warehouse Receiving Orders (WROs) and corresponding B2B orders to move inventory between fulfilment centres, supporting shipping methods like parcel, palletized containers (LTL), and floor-loaded containers (FLC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ShipBob\u2019s Inventory Placement Program (IPP) automates the allocation and redistribution of your inventory across our US network, enabling efficient distribution to optimise delivery speed and reduce manual inventory planning headaches for merchants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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