Inventory stays in a fulfillment center near production. When a customer orders, the product is picked, packed and shipped internationally into the destination’s local delivery network. Global ecommerce businesses such as SHEIN have used this model, and specialist networks make it accessible to other established brands.
Suitable products can become ready to fulfill orders sooner after production. Shared inventory can also serve several markets without allocating a separate bulk shipment to each country.
Ocean freight may offer a lower transport cost per unit. Direct fulfillment may improve overall economics through earlier sales, less stock in transit and fewer separate inventory pools.
Compare freight, handling, duties, storage, returns, inventory funding and the delivery promise customers expect. Product weight, packed dimensions, market requirements and order patterns all affect the decision.
Keep suitable fast-moving products locally when delivery speed or bulk-shipping economics justify it. Consider direct fulfillment for selected products, additional markets or demand that is harder to forecast.
J&H can assess the product range and coordinate the appropriate setup through our fulfillment partner network. Start with which products belong in each model.
Reference: Portless — Direct Fulfillment
Reference: Portless — Fulfillment Model ROI