Every seller has a rush: the holidays, a big sale, or a product that suddenly takes off. Orders double, and the packing table does not. A 3PL spreads the load across a trained team and a set process.
What goes wrong at the packing table
- Orders ship late and reviews drop.
- Mistakes rise as you rush.
- Supplies run out at the worst time.
- You spend the busiest weeks packing instead of selling.
How sellers prepare with a 3PL
- Send extra stock early, before the rush starts.
- Share your expected volume so the team can plan.
- Agree on packaging and inserts ahead of time.
- Tell the warehouse about promotions and launch dates.
During the rush
Orders are picked, packed and shipped as they arrive. You watch stock and shipping in your dashboard and keep your focus on marketing and customer questions.
After the rush
Returns are received and inspected, and sellable items go back on the shelf, ready for the next order.
Plan ahead
The best time to line up a 3PL is before you need it. Tell us about your peak and we will talk through what it takes.