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Drop Shipping for Shopify and how to use 3PL fulfillment centers to crush your sales goals

Introduction

When it comes to running a successful e-commerce business on Shopify, drop shipping can be a game changer. Jeremy from Easy Logistics Management details how you can leverage third-party warehousing and fulfillment services to streamline your operations and scale your business. Here’s a breakdown of how drop shipping through a 3PL (third-party logistics) fulfillment center can elevate your Shopify store.

The Benefits of Partnering with 3PL Fulfillment Centers

1. Extensive Warehousing Capabilities

With Easy Logistics Management, you can access over six warehouses and fulfillment centers that are equipped to receive, cross-pack, and fulfill orders in various ways. Our services include devanning inbound containers and repacking merchandise into specific boxes or configurations tailored to your business needs. This means you can trust us to pick, pack, and ship your orders efficiently, even for larger quantities, like pallets or bulk orders.

2. Automation Through API Integration

We offer API automation that integrates seamlessly with various e-commerce platforms, including Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, and even larger marketplaces like Amazon and Walmart.com. By connecting your existing ERP systems or other e-commerce tools, you can automate the flow of orders into our warehouse management system, making the entire process smooth and hassle-free.

3. Shipping Discounts

With our established relationships with FedEx, UPS, USPS, and freight shipping services, we can provide deep discounts that can help lower your shipping costs. Additionally, our fixed API connection for free shipping makes it easy for customers to select their merchandise, rate their order, and arrange shipping directly from the shopping cart during checkout.

4. Expand Your Sales Channels

Working with Easy Logistics opens up numerous sales channels. Whether you're looking to enhance your Shopify store or branch out into big box stores and marketplaces, our third-party infrastructure allows you to explore different avenues while minimizing the complexities of logistics.

5. Scale Your Business Efficiently

When you're partnered with a 3PL, you're transitioning from a fixed cost of maintaining your own warehouse to a more variable expense model. This is especially advantageous for businesses with seasonal fluctuations in demand. You will only pay for the space and services associated with the merchandise you have stored, rather than the overhead of operating a warehouse year-round.

6. Focus on Your Core Business

Ultimately, using a 3PL fulfillment center allows you to redirect your focus toward the passion that drove you to start your business – creating innovative products, designing effective marketing strategies, and engaging with customers. By offloading logistics burdens, you can accelerate your growth and thereby achieve your sales goals more effectively.

Current Locations and Flexibility

Currently, Easy Logistics boasts multiple locations across the U.S., including several in the Los Angeles area, a facility in Salt Lake City, one in Dallas, Kansas City, and a new Chicago facility. Our facilities are designed to be flexible, adapting to your business needs. We're also expanding with new locations in Georgia and Miami slated for late 2024.

If you're interested in enhancing your Shopify experience through drop shipping, we’re here to help. You can reach out to us for a consultation by calling 866-854-5341, extension 3, or emailing Jeremy at easylogisticsmanagement.com.

Keywords

  • Drop Shipping
  • Shopify
  • 3PL Fulfillment Centers
  • Warehouse Management
  • API Integration
  • Shipping Discounts
  • E-commerce
  • Sales Channels
  • Seasonal Business
  • Logistics Management

FAQ

1. What is drop shipping and how does it work with Shopify?
Drop shipping is a retail fulfillment method where a store doesn't keep the products it sells in stock. Instead, when a store sells a product, it purchases the item from a third party and has it shipped directly to the customer. Shopify allows integration with drop shipping services to automate and streamline this process.

2. Why should I use a 3PL fulfillment center for my Shopify store?
Using a 3PL fulfillment center can simplify your logistics, save costs on warehousing and shipping, and allow you to focus on areas like marketing and product development.

3. Can I automate my order processing with Easy Logistics Management?
Yes, Easy Logistics Management offers API automation that seamlessly integrates with your Shopify store as well as other platforms, making order processing easier and more efficient.

4. What are the shipping options available through Easy Logistics?
We provide deep discounts with major shipping carriers like FedEx, UPS, and USPS, and have an API connection for free shipping built right into the Shopify checkout process.

5. How does using a 3PL help with seasonal demand?
By partnering with a 3PL, you only pay for the space and services related to merchandise stored in their facilities, making it cost-effective during low-demand times, unlike maintaining your own warehouse.

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