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Raise the Bar on Natural Products<\/mark> Fulfilment With the 3PL Tech, Network and Know-How Your Brand Deserves<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

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

From clean-label supplements to eco-conscious personal care items, natural brands face fulfilment challenges that traditional 3PLs can\u2019t always meet. Here\u2019s what to look for in a fulfilment partner that protects product potency, supports sustainable practices, and scales seamlessly across DTC and retail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keeping products viable during storage and shipping<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Natural foods and supplements can lose potency when exposed to heat during storage or transit. Depending on your brand\u2019s needs, look for a partner that offers fulfilment centres that are temperature-controlled, GFSI-certified, and GMP-certified. Distributing inventory across different countries and regions also helps minimise transit times and keeps temperature-sensitive formulas fresh throughout the fulfilment process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scaling across DTC, marketplace, and B2B channels without losing inventory visibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Fulfilling Amazon, Target, or other wholesale orders can make inventory tracking complex. Look for a tech-forward 3PL that unifies DTC, marketplace, and EDI workflows in one dashboard with real-time stock syncing, eliminating manual reconciliation and reducing the risk of overselling across channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meeting eco-conscious customer expectations while controlling shipping costs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Eco-minded shoppers expect recyclable packaging and lower-carbon deliveries, but sustainable choices often raise costs. Choose a fulfilment partner that uses a box selection algorithm to ship every order in the most optimal package size, uses kraft or Geami paper dunnage by default, and places inventory closer to customers to cut costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coordinating high-volume subscription refills alongside one-off orders<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Subscription refills can overlap with flash-sale demand and retailer drops, leading to accidental stockouts and unhappy subscribers. Partner with a 3PL that puts your recurring orders on autopilot, integrates with solutions like Ordergroove and Recharge, and allows you to keep a shared pool of inventory visible across all sales channels (DTC, marketplace, B2B, etc.) to ensure recurring and one-off orders ship on time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Optimising inventory turns and capital efficiency during rapid growth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Flavors and limited runs can risk expiring before they sell when volumes surge. Look for lot tracking, FIFO or FEFO picking rules, and inventory analytics that provide days of cover so older units move first and close-dated stock keeps moving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entering new countries without freshness-killing transit delays<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cross-border shipping can add days in transit and expose natural products to temperature swings at customs. Select a global fulfilment network with in-country inventory options or DDP shipping to deliver faster and preserve freshness across international markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

ShipBob helps natural brands stay true to their mission while scaling efficiently. With certified, temperature-controlled storage, unified multichannel inventory, and sustainable packaging options, ShipBob ensures every order reflects your brand\u2019s integrity from shelf to doorstep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Temperature-controlled storage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Depending on your needs, ShipBob offers fulfilment centres that are temperature-controlled, GFSI-certified, and GMP-certified. This supports the necessary storage environment for sensitive products to meet high industry standards. By distributing inventory across different regions of the U.S. via the Inventory Placement Program<\/a>, you can also reduce transit times to help maintain product quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

ShipBob\u2019s full-stack fulfilment platform seamlessly connects your DTC store, marketplace accounts, and B2B retail channels through automated EDI workflows in one intuitive dashboard. Real-time inventory visibility and stock syncing also helps you maintain a shared pool of inventory and know exactly what is available across all sales channels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can effortlessly manage orders from channels like Amazon, Target, and other retailers to  eliminate manual tracking, prevent overstocking and stockouts, and empower you to scale with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sustainable packaging options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

ShipBob empowers brands to deliver a memorable unboxing experience with eco-friendly packaging solutions, utilising Geami paper or kraft paper dunnage by default. Our box selection algorithm also selects optimally-sized boxes to minimise waste and reduce shipping costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By distributing inventory closer to customers through strategic inventory placement, ShipBob also helps cut down on transit emissions and expenses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With ShipBob, you can align your brand with eco-conscious values, reduce your carbon footprint, and optimise your logistics for both sustainability and savings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Automated subscription fulfilment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

ShipBob\u2019s platform manages recurring subscription orders alongside one-off DTC purchases and retail orders. With real-time inventory visibility and automated order management across channels, you maintain a shared pool of inventory, allowing you to confidently scale high-volume programs and prevent stockouts or overstocking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our integrations with leading ecommerce platforms and subscription solutions like Ordergroove and Recharge keep inventory in sync, helping orders flow seamlessly, even during demand spikes or flash sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inventory analytics and insights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Get real-time visibility into inventory performance with analytics and reporting, including days of inventory left and replenishment recommendations, so you can prevent stockouts and avoid tying up capital in excess inventory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With easy-to-export data, you\u2019ll always know when to replenish and can confidently keep your SKUs moving fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In-country fulfilment and DDP shipping options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Expand into new markets with confidence by leveraging ShipBob\u2019s global network of fulfilment centres, including locations in the U.S., UK, EU, Canada, and Australia. By storing inventory within the destination country, you can offer local, faster delivery, minimising international shipping costs and avoiding cross-border transit and customs delays for local customers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ShipBob also supports DDP shipping to 250+ destinations and works with leading regional couriers to improve cross-border transparency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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