Distributed Fulfillment: Six Key Benefits of Multiple Fulfillment Centers for E-commerce Brands

The explosion of online shopping throughout the pandemic has been a double-edged sword for retailers. While it has created huge opportunities for brands to increase their e-commerce offering, it has also presented tough logistical challenges, which has many retailers asking:

“Should we rely on one fulfillment center or move to a distributed fulfillment strategy with multiple fulfillment centers?”

In this white paper, we explore how distributed fulfillment:

• De-risks your supply chain by distributing inventory and operations across a network
• Reduces delivery costs by batching deliveries and reducing transit time
• Expands last-mile delivery options to mitigate peak season caps
• Extends holiday shipping windows by shortening delivery times
• Meets the growing consumer demand for faster deliveries
• Increases sales by offering customers more fulfillment options