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Order fulfillment services?

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  • 28-03-2012 9:43am
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    bizzybee3
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ✭


    Hi All,

    I was wondering if anybody had any experience dealing with order fulfillment services in Ireland? (For an ecommerce site)

    In theory it sounds ideal - the monotony of packing orders everyday is sucking the motivation out of me, and doesn't leave much time for working on the business. It seems like using a service like this would be more cost effective than hiring an employee, as I could also reduce overheads like unit rent etc.

    But it does also seem quite risky, handing over control of an important part of the business to somebody else....

    Thanks in advance.


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    nice1franko
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    picknpack.ie ... I've not used them myself but know people who do and they're quite happy (as far as I know).


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    bizzybee3
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ✭bizzybee3


    Thanks nice1franko, I hadn't found that site in my searches.


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    rainbowdash
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    Can anybody give me an idea of what they are paying for such services - putting an item or items in a bag and shipping them?

    How much per pick and how much per parcel unit For delivery etc.?

    Does not have to be picknpack.ie but any company offering similar service.


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    nice1franko
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,300 ✭✭✭nice1franko


    It would depend on the average number of orders you do, how much storage space you need, item weights/sizes etc so you'd be better off ringing them.

    I'd say you'd probably be looking at between 7-12 euro per couriered package and a monthly fee of maybe 75-150 euro for a small storage area.

    Give them a buzz though. I really don't know


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