FAQ
3PL FAQ: straight answers.
Answers to the questions brands ask most about working with Packed Right 3PL, from getting a quote and moving inventory to shipping, returns and integrations. 40 answers and counting.
Getting started
How do I get a quote?
Fill in the quote form with your contact details, what you need, your monthly order volume and where you sell. A dedicated account rep reviews it and sends custom pricing for storage, pick and pack and shipping.
Do you offer incentives for new customers?
Yes. Eligible new customers get $200 credit toward fulfillment costs, $200 credit toward inbound placement and free storage for 2 months. Your account rep also helps migrate your inventory and set up integrations.
How long does it take to switch to Packed Right 3PL?
It depends on your SKU count and integrations. Your account rep plans the move with you: connecting your store, receiving your inventory and setting up every SKU before orders start flowing.
Can I ship my inventory to your warehouse?
Yes. We accept inventory by freight or standard mail at our Farmers Branch, TX distribution center. For international shipments, customs and fees must be settled before delivery.
Do you have daily carrier pickups?
Yes. UPS, FedEx, USPS and DHL pick up daily, and we work with all major international and regional carriers.
Do you ship orders the same day?
Same-day shipping is available depending on your agreement and order cutoff. We set it up around your needs.
Do you handle returns?
Yes. Our reverse logistics service receives, inspects and restocks returns so products get back into sellable inventory fast.
How do integrations work, including NetSuite?
We connect to Shopify, Amazon, Walmart, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, Magento and more, and we are powered by NetSuite. We handle the setup or give you a partner portal.
How will I know when inventory runs low?
Inventory updates in real time in your system, so you can see stock levels anytime and reorder before you run out.
Can I visit the warehouse?
Yes. Clients are welcome to schedule a visit to tour the warehouse and inspect their products.
Who pays taxes and import duties?
The client is responsible for taxes and import duties on their shipments.
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How fast do orders ship?
Orders that come in before the daily cutoff typically ship the same business day. Same-day shipping depends on your agreement and order cutoff, and we set it up around your needs.
Which platforms do you connect with?
Shopify, Amazon, Walmart, TikTok Shop, Etsy, Google Shopping, BigCommerce, Magento and WooCommerce, among others. We handle the setup or give you a partner portal.
Can you use my branded packaging?
Yes. We can ship in your custom boxes and mailers and add packing slips, inserts and samples so every order looks like it came from you.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes. We work with all major international and regional carriers in addition to daily UPS, FedEx, USPS and DHL pickups.
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Is the warehouse temperature-controlled?
Yes. Our Farmers Branch distribution center is temperature-controlled and FDA-registered, so it is suited to food, supplements, cosmetics and other sensitive or regulated products.
Where is your warehouse?
Our distribution center is at 14325 Gillis Rd #150, Farmers Branch, TX 75244, in the Dallas–Fort Worth area.
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Can you ship to big-box retailers?
Yes. We build retailer requirements such as labeling, packing and routing into the process so shipments arrive ready to receive.
Can B2B and eCommerce orders share inventory?
Yes. Retail, wholesale and online orders ship from one inventory pool, so you see total available stock in real time.
Do you handle freight?
Yes. We coordinate LTL and truckload shipments through our carrier network, alongside daily parcel pickups.
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What is kitting in a 3PL?
Kitting is combining separate items into one ready-to-ship package or SKU, such as a bundle, gift set or subscription box. The 3PL stores the components, assembles the kits and ships them.
Can you build kits for a short campaign?
Yes. Our kitting programs scale quickly for promotional schedules, social media campaigns and seasonal demand.
Can you source custom packaging for kits?
Yes. Through our custom programs we can help with custom corrugated boxes, folding cartons, inserts and printing.
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What happens to items that cannot be resold?
You decide. We can return them to you or the vendor, set them aside for refurbishing, or dispose of or donate them.
Can you support warranty and replacement programs?
Yes. We run replacement parts, warranty and returns management programs as part of our custom programs.
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What kinds of packaging can you produce?
Custom corrugated packaging such as influencer and subscription boxes, folding cartons, standees, welcome letters, business cards and instruction sheets, using flexo, digital, offset and large-format printing.
Can I use just one service?
Yes. Use any service on its own or combine them into a single end-to-end program.
Do you run warranty and replacement parts programs?
Yes. We run replacement parts, warranty, customer service, returns management and brand support programs.
Industries
Do you fulfill supplements and vitamins?
Yes. We store and ship supplements, vitamins, nutraceuticals and wellness devices for eCommerce, retail and direct sales brands.
Can you support MLM and direct sales companies?
Yes. We have experience supporting multi-level marketing organizations, including starter kits and recurring shipments.
Do you ship food and beverage orders direct to consumers?
Yes. We fulfill online orders and also ship to retailers and grocers from the same inventory.
Can you build gift boxes and variety packs?
Yes. Our kitting team assembles variety packs, gift boxes and subscription shipments.
Can you handle influencer and PR kits?
Yes. We build and ship influencer, PR and launch kits, with custom packaging and inserts.
Can you handle limited-edition drops?
Yes. We plan capacity with you ahead of launches so drops ship quickly.
Can you ship CPG products to retailers and consumers?
Yes. We handle retail replenishment and eCommerce orders from the same inventory.
Do you offer case picking?
Yes. We pick full cases and build mixed pallets for wholesale and retail orders.
Do you handle apparel returns and exchanges?
Yes. We receive, inspect and restock returns so sellable items are available again quickly.
Can you gift wrap orders?
Yes. We can add branded tissue, gift wrapping and inserts.
Can you handle the Q4 holiday rush?
Yes. We plan capacity with you ahead of peak so holiday orders ship on time.
Do you ship to toy retailers?
Yes. We ship retail orders to each retailer's requirements, alongside your eCommerce orders.
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