Finding the right company to partner with can mean the difference between success and headaches for business owners. As you’re starting your eCommerce business, searching for the right location to store your products & figuring out all of the logistics can be overwhelming. However, working with a fulfillment company can take all the stress out of it! Here are a few essential checkboxes to look for as you consider your fulfillment options:
Location
Physical Location
The location of the warehouse is vital for a variety of reasons. For one, location can affect the shipping speeds for your customers. Take into consideration how accessible the warehouse location is for not only you, but for shipping carriers. A location that is close to a variety of shipping hubs is a bonus as well.
Security
The right company will take pride in the safety and security of your products. Not only do your products need to be secured with a security system, but the environment too. There are a few things to ask about as you look into a fulfillment company :
- Video Surveillance
- Alarm Systems
- Stable Temperature Range
Team
As you grow your company, finding the right people to work with can be a challenge. Looking a fulfillment options can take care of this issue, too! On top of all the other benefits, you don’t have to worry about the hiring process, employee benefits, or training. A fulfillment company already has a team ready to help grow your business with you!
Logistics
Shipping
Working with a fulfillment company makes shipping a breeze. Shipping your products through a fulfillment company can offer you lower shipping rates than if you were doing it yourself and shipping in lower quantities. Plus, customers are able to receive their orders as quickly as possible with fulfillment integrations.
Integrations
As you look into fulfillment companies, make sure you consider how easily your shopping cart will connect with their system. Research their capabilities to integrate with various eCommerce sites. This will make it easier for you and the fulfillment center to track inventory and ship orders!
Why Choose Ship Central?
Ship Central offers all the above and more! As a software-based logistics company, we strive to make the logistics side of business easy for all business owners. Our warehouse location is settled in the Salt Lake Valley, close to
- Interstate 15 & 80
- Salt Lake City International Airport
- Shipping Hubs for UPS, USPS, and DHL
On top of a safe warehouse with security systems and an experienced team, our system is able to integrate with hundreds of online shopping carts, like
- Amazon
- eBay
- Shopify
- Etsy
These integrations send orders to the fulfillment software to ensure that your customers are getting their orders as quickly as possible, but it’s also an easy way to track inventory. It’s as simple as shipping your inventory to our location, connecting your online shopping carts, and then letting the experienced Ship Central team handle the rest!