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There comes a time in every startup’s life where you’ll have to decide whether you want to take the leap and start spending money beyond salaries and a bit of social media promotion here and there. A key area where you could do this and save yourself so much time and hassle is fulfilment: how you get your products into the hands of your customers. There are plenty of options out there, but we’ve chosen ten that cater to a range of business needs and budgets. Let’s dig in.
Huboo
Founded on the desire to help startups and SMEs realise their full potential, Huboo has grown rapidly since its inception in 2017. Fully integrate your WooCommerce, PrestaShop, or Magento ecommerce store with this solution. Over 5 million products have been shipped in the last 12 months with a 99.9% picking accuracy. Thousands of clients use Huboo to pick, pack, and deliver their stock from multiple locations across the UK to anywhere in the world. Pricing varies from weight to type of package – find out more about that here.
Bezos
100% of Bezos orders are despatched on time, that’s great news in this age of consumers’ need for speed. Integrate the Bezos platform with your WooCommerce, PrestaShop, and Magento ecommerce store. With flexible pricing options, find the best fit for you and your growing business. Book a fulfilment consultation here.
Green Fulfilment
This is an impressive eco-friendly solution to fulfilment. By replacing all plastic packaging and tape with paper solutions, recycling waste materials, and constantly monitoring and improving upon their carbon footprint, Green Fulfilment is a good choice for conscious consumers. Enquire about their practices here.
Amazon FBA
Outside of China, Amazon is the world’s largest retailer. That’s a lot of potential customers for you. By using Amazon FBA (Fulfilment by Amazon), your business gets to share the glow of this monumental selling machine. Offer your customers Amazon Prime free two-day shipping and a range of fulfilment services across Europe, making cross-country deliveries easier for you and your customers. Of course, there’ll be a pretty penny to pay for the prestige of this service – take a look at the pricing here.
byrd
This is German efficiency for the ecommerce era. With solutions for new businesses, established retailers, and enterprises, byrd’s offering is flexible and relevant to all. With smart pricing, seamless API integration, same-day shipping, and a premier returns process, byrd soars to meet the high expectations of the modern consumer. Learn more about their pricing here.
Zendbox
Automate ecommerce fulfilment with this solution, built by a former ecommerce entrepreneur. Backed by experience and tech-driven insights, Zendbox covers it all: warehouse storage, labelling, sustainable packaging, and smart delivery. Integrate easily with the most popular ecommerce platforms (WooCommerce and Magento included) and get intelligent reports from Zendbox’s portal. Request a demo here.
James and James
The founders of James and James (you guessed it, they’re called James and James) specialise in helping fast-growing brands sell online. They’re optimised to coordinate the picking, packing, and shipping of items that are “smaller than a football and lighter than a laptop.” Punchy and clear, there are no hidden surprises with James and James. Each customer’s needs are assessed and a tailored solution formulated.
myWarehouse
myWarehouse offers a pay-per-order pricing solution, enabling startups and smaller customers to cut costs where they can. Designed for SMEs, there are no setup fees, no minimum order volumes, and no contracts. By charging per cubic foot and not by pallet, myWarehouse takes savings even further for their customers. Read through their pricing and API information.
Rapid Pack
From influencers to SMEs and brick and mortar stores, Rapid Pack caters to all kinds of customers and their specific needs. Integrate with WooCommerce, PrestaShop, and Magento easily, automating your fulfilment process. On average, each parcel takes 3.43 minutes to pick and pack with 100% accuracy. Request a one-month free trial and put Rapid Pack to the test.
ShipBob
Global logistics company ShipBob is serious about your growth. Over 5 500 businesses partner with ShipBob to fulfil their direct-to-consumer orders. 99.96% of orders ship on time, equalling hundreds of thousands of satisfied customers. Give your team time and space back by handing over your fulfilment to AdWeek’s #1 Fulfillment Technology winners. Take a look through their pricing here.
In the end, you’ll have to dedicate some time to considering your options and signing up for a few demos before you make a call. But, trust us, this is an area that’s worth the investment and upgrade. Come on, it’s nearly 2022, don’t rely on your friends to come round for feverish late night packing.
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