UK and EU Fulfillment From China in 2026: VAT, IOSS and Duty
Selling to UK and EU customers from a China warehouse now means VAT at checkout and, since July 2026, EU customs duty on low-value parcels. Here is what changed and how to set up fulfillment so customers never pay on delivery.
Subscription Box Fulfillment From China: Costs and Timelines
Subscription box fulfillment from China can cut product and kitting costs, but only if your monthly cycle is planned backwards from ship date. Here is how it works, what it costs and a sample production calendar.
Fulfillment Quality Control: What to Check Before Dispatch
Fulfillment quality control catches defects before they become returns. Here is what a warehouse should check at receiving, in storage and at packing, with a simple sampling example for China-made products.
How to Send Supplier Inventory to a China Fulfillment Center
Getting factory stock into a China fulfillment center cleanly decides how fast you can start selling. Here is how to set terms with suppliers, label cartons, send an inbound notice and handle multiple factories.
3PL Contract Checklist: SLAs, Liability and Red Flags
A 3PL contract decides who pays when orders go wrong. Use this checklist of service levels, liability terms, fees and exit clauses, with benchmark numbers, before you sign with a fulfillment partner.
How to Switch 3PL Providers Without Losing Orders
Switching 3PL providers is mostly an inventory and timing problem. This migration checklist covers contracts, integration, moving stock across borders and a week-by-week plan that keeps orders shipping.
When to Outsource Fulfillment: 8 Signs It Is Time
Knowing when to outsource fulfillment comes down to cost, time and growth. These eight signs show you have outgrown packing orders yourself, plus a simple way to calculate your true in-house cost per order.
3PL With No Minimums: How It Works and When It Makes Sense
A 3PL with no minimums charges only for what you store and ship, with no monthly floor or volume commitment. Here is how the model is priced, the trade-offs, and a volume-based guide to when it fits.
What Is a Stockout? Real Costs and How to Prevent It
A stockout is what happens when available inventory reaches zero while customers still want to buy. The order cannot be fulfilled, the product page goes dark, and the customer goes elsewhere often for good. That single event costs more than the immediate lost sale. According to a 2023 analysis by IHL Group, inventory distortion of […]
How to Get an Accurate 3PL Quote: 12 Numbers to Prepare First
A 3PL quote is only as accurate as the data you give the warehouse. These are the 12 numbers to prepare before you ask, plus a ready-to-send quote request template.