We Based Fulfillment Company OptionsPosted by Thomasen Noble on July 18th, 2021 What is US based order fulfillment ? The term is quite a simple one. It simply means that the products are actually made in the USA by companies and then moved over to the warehouse in another country for fulfillment. There are many reasons that an entity would want to have this service. For example, food companies like to have full control of their logistics. They don't want any middlemen, such as distributors, who take away from what they should be getting, which is the actual product. Another common reason is that entities like to use the services of a fulfillment house to take care of all their international shipping needs. This can be rather complicated when it comes to the documentation that must accompany it, so it is often done by the larger fulfillment companies. In any event, US based order fulfillment is an option that should be considered. So how does a company go about finding US based order fulfillment services? The first place that should be checked is with the major online companies that will have a presence in the area. These include Amazon, Overstock, Wal-Mart and Target among others. Many of these companies will have options for you based on your particular product type, so be sure to ask them about those options. A second place to start is with your local small business bureau. Many of these entities have relationships with large corporations and will have recommendations for companies based on both reputation and financial strength. Be aware, though, that depending upon your industry, this may not be the case. Also, be aware that some of these smaller organizations simply act as fronts for larger businesses, so if you get a request for a quote, be prepared to find out who is actually supplying the services you need. Some businesses will try to sell you on their larger than necessary services in order to make a profit. Be careful! Another place to look is with the US based companies themselves. Typically, many of these companies will have their own websites from which you can obtain all of the information you need. You should also be able to contact them by phone or email to obtain any information or questions you may have. Most small to mid-sized companies are in a fairly good position to help you determine what options are available to you, what they charge and how quickly they can get your order filled and in your possession. So do not be afraid to ask for assistance from these companies, even if you are ordering the majority of your order fulfillment needs through an online provider. In addition to contacting the US based order fulfillment companies yourself, you should also ask your vendors for recommendations. Usually the larger vendors have a history of working with a number of smaller companies in terms of the shipping time and in some cases even with some of them. Your vendor may have a good relationship with one of the smaller local providers as well and might be able to provide you with some information on where the larger company ships their products. Keep in mind that the larger companies will often ship to the country that you reside in, but many small companies can ship to most countries around the world. There are a number of different ways that a US based order fulfillment company can ship to your location. For instance, if you have a business that ships internationally you will want to find out what the time frame is for shipments, as well as what the shipping rates are and whether you are going to need to add extra fees to your total order. It's important to evaluate these shipping costs when you are reviewing the various companies to see which are offering the best solutions for your order needs. US based order fulfillment companies should offer a fair and reasonable shipping program for you to use. This will vary depending on the company. Some are very reasonable, while others charge an arm and a leg for shipping. If your order fulfillment company charges an arm and a leg for shipping it's probably best to choose another company that's cheaper. US based companies that ship internationally should offer you very good customer service and support, as well as great prices. If you are having problems or issues with your order's it's always a good idea to contact your vendor in case there are any difficulties encountered in the process of sending your international orders.Like it? Share it! More by this author |