The Small Business Fulfillment Checklist

Outsourcing fulfillment is a leap. Before you move inventory to a 3PL, make sure these basics are in place.

Clean SKU data with weights, dimensions, and barcodes.

Defined packing standards and customer experience requirements.

Integration plan for your e-commerce platform and shipping carriers.

Forecast for inbound volume and storage needs over the next 6–12 months.

Clear KPIs for accuracy, shipping speed, and returns.