Subscription box fulfillment for recurring shipments
ShipBuddies handles inventory storage, kitting, packing and shipping for subscription businesses. We work with your products, branded boxes and inserts to assemble each shipment around your packing requirements.
Whether your subscribers receive the same products every cycle or a changing assortment, the box contents and shipping schedule need to work together. Share your expected box volume, product variations and target ship dates so we can review your fulfillment requirements.
Plan your subscription box shipments
Before your next shipment cycle, work through these details with your fulfillment partner:
- Define each box. List the products and quantities in each version. Identify any subscriber choices or substitutions so the packing instructions distinguish one box from another.
- Specify the packaging. Include the box, inserts and how the products should be arranged. Note what stays the same each cycle and what changes with the assortment.
- Coordinate inventory and timing. Share the expected number of boxes, product arrival dates and target ship dates. Confirm receiving and packing lead times before promising a delivery date to subscribers.
- Review the order flow. Tell us which store and subscription tools you use. We can discuss how your orders, box variations and shipping details will reach the fulfillment team.
Our subscription box order fulfillment services include:
Inventory Management
This is maybe the most important part of maintaining a subscription based service. Different business models have different needs. Whether your business:
- Ships the same products and items each month like the popular razor blade subscriptions
- Ships unique items each month to your entire customer base like wine of the month clubs do
- Gives subscribers the option to select what they want shipped to them from a list of products like meal and diet plans offer
ShipBuddies can handle your inventory and make sure the fulfillment process is smooth, shipping the right items to the right customers at the right time while freeing up storage space for you.
Our inventory management system integrates seamlessly with your online shopping cart allowing you to see your inventory levels in real-time.
Custom Branded Packaging
We can customize the packaging to make sure it meets the needs of each customer. Everything from different boxes or packaging each month to unique customized inserts the team at ShipBuddies can easily handle with your fulfillment.
Kitting
For many subscription services it is important for customers to feel like the arrival and unboxing of their package is an event to look forward to each month. At ShipBuddies we understand that how your package looks is nearly as important to your brand as what is inside it.
When kitting and packing your boxes our team will make sure everything aligns appropriately with the image of your brand.
Reliable and Fast Shipping
Subscription based customers learn to expect for their order delivery to be around the same time consistently without delay. That’s why it is important to have a shipping and fulfillment partner you can trust to get your orders out on time and to your customers’ doorstep in a timely manner across your entire footprint.
Whether your subscription delivers on a daily, weekly, monthly, or quarterly basis, ShipBuddies will make sure your customers get their orders on time.
Ecommerce Cart Integration
Our order fulfillment center can seamlessly integrate with all of the most popular ecommerce platforms including:
- Shopify
- Magento
- WooCommerce
- Bigcommerce
- Opencart
- Cratejoy
- Etsy
- Amazon
This integration allows you to keep tabs on your inventory in real-time and allows us to fulfill and ship your orders accurately and on time.
Cost-Effective and Flexible Shipping
Leveraging our experience and connections within the industry allows us to provide outstanding service utilizing the world’s most reliable carriers while being able to offer you affordable and competitive rates to minimize your shipping costs. We can offer you a range of options from the slowest and cheapest to the fastest shipping available allowing you to choose which options best meet the fulfillment needs of your growing business.
What affects subscription box fulfillment costs?
Box volume alone does not describe the work involved. A box containing one product has different packing requirements from a multi-item assortment with inserts and several versions. Packaging, storage needs and the shipping service also matter when comparing quotes.
To help us review your requirements, include:
- Volume and frequency: expected boxes per shipment cycle and how often you ship.
- Contents and variations: products and quantities in each box, including subscriber choices.
- Inventory: product dimensions, weights, expected stock levels and any special handling needs.
- Packing: your boxes, inserts and assembly instructions.
- Shipping: delivery destinations, target ship dates and preferred shipping service.
- Order setup: your store platform and subscription tools.
Request a free subscription fulfillment quote with these details so we can discuss the scope and cost of your fulfillment service.
Ready To Get Started?
For more information about how our subscription order fulfillment service can help your business grow, you can request a free quote or contact us directly.
