3PL Fulfillment Overview
If your inventory is stocked at a third-party logistics (3PL) warehouse, you can still unlock the full power of Goflow’s integration benefits. Goflow automates the following processes for 3PL fulfillment:
- Sync inventory between the 3PL warehouse and sales channels.
- Submit orders to the 3PL warehouse for fulfillment.
- Sync shipment tracking, or cancellations, between the 3PL warehouse and sales channels.
The general workflow for a 3PL integration is as follows:
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Create a 3PL warehouse
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Import 3PL products and inventory
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Send 3PL inventory to sales channels
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Import channel orders to 3PL warehouse
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Submit orders to the 3PL warehouse
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Goflow updates channel with shipment