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3PL Warehousing for E-commerce: A Complete Guide to Storage Fulfillment and Distribution

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3PL Warehousing for E-commerce: A Complete Guide to Storage Fulfillment and Distribution

What Are the Benefits of Using a 3PL Logistics Service in Goa?

E-commerce brands need fast and accurate order fulfillment. Customer expectations are higher now. They want faster shipping and clear delivery updates. Order volumes are also growing. Brands need better systems to manage everything.

A 3PL warehouse solves these problems. It gives you storage. It also gives you order processing packing and dispatch. You do not need to build your own warehouse. You do not need to hire your own staff. You can use a 3PL partner like Kusshal Loggistics.

Kusshal supports brands that sell on marketplaces. It also supports D2C and B2B orders. The company handles storage and picking. It also handles dispatch and returns. All operations are managed with tech systems. These systems give you accuracy and control.

What is 3PL Warehousing for E-commerce?

3PL warehousing means a third-party handles your storage and your fulfillment. It includes receiving your stock. It includes storing your stock. It includes picking your orders and packing them. It also includes shipping and returns. This is useful for e-commerce brands. It works for D2C brands. It works for sellers on Amazon and Flipkart. It also works for wholesale orders. You get many benefits. You get speed. You get a lower cost. You also get complete visibility. You do not need to worry about daily operations.

Flexible Warehouse Models for E-commerce Brands

Kusshal gives you three types of warehouse setups. Each one works for different business sizes. You can choose a dedicated warehouse. This gives you your own space. You also get your own staff and custom layout. This works well if your order volume is high. You can also choose a shared warehouse. This model lets you share space with other brands. It is more cost-effective. It is good for medium-sized businesses. The third option is in-plant warehouse management. Kusshal runs your warehouse from inside your own facility. The staff and systems are from Kusshal. The space is yours.

For example, Kusshal runs a 1.25 lakh square foot warehouse for a fashion client. This space handles over 8600 SKUs. It handles B2B, D2C, and marketplace orders in one setup.

Inventory Management Accuracy is Everything

Inventory errors can break your business. You lose sales. You get wrong deliveries. You get more returns. You also lose customer trust. Kusshal avoids this. It uses structured processes. It uses WMS software. The system tracks every SKU. It assigns each item to a shelf or zone. It follows FIFO rules. It also gives ageing reports. The team runs cycle counts. They also reconcile GRNs with dispatch records. This removes stock mismatches.

In one case, Kusshal reached 99.8 percent inventory accuracy. The brand scaled dispatches without increasing manpower. The system also handles auto stock updates. You can connect multiple platforms. You always know how much stock is available.

Inbound Putaway and Order Processing

Kusshal starts with a clean inbound. The team checks every item. Items are then barcoded. They are put in proper locations. When an order comes in, the system creates a picklist. Staff use scanning devices to pick items. The system updates stock in real time. This reduces errors. It also speeds up picking. Kusshal conducts regular PIV (Physical Inventory Verification) so that there is no stock mismatch. The picked items are moved to staging. Then they go to packing. Each order is verified. Each step is recorded.

The system also gives you daily reports. These include BBND and GRN status. You can track every order using a dashboard or mobile app. One client handled 17000 units per day during peak. This was possible because of the device-based picking process.

Packing and Value-Added Services

Kusshal does more than basic packing. It gives you packing options based on your order type. You can use polybags. You can use shrink wrap. You can use bubble wrap. You can request kitting and de-bundling. You also get box marking. You can request barcode labeling. You can add branding elements. This is helpful for marketplaces and D2C. Packing happens in monitored areas. CCTV is active. Every order is scanned and verified before sealing.

You can use different flows for different order types. You can use one flow for B2C. You can use another for B2B. You can also follow marketplace guidelines. The team is trained for all major platforms. Kusshal also supports insurance tagging and goods disposal if needed.

Last-Mile Ready Dispatch

Once orders are packed, they are ready to ship. Kusshal uses transport software to manage dispatch. The system connects to courier platforms. It creates dockets. It tracks deliveries. It also gives you ePOD.

You can schedule slots for modern trade. You can plan appointment-based handovers for marketplaces. You can also run milk-run models. These are used for short city routes. One vehicle handles many delivery points. Kusshal runs milk runs from Bhiwandi and Pune.

You get faster shipping. You also get a better cost per trip.

Returns Management: Close the Loop

Returns are part of e-commerce. You need to handle them with speed and care. Kusshal uses a system-driven process for returns. It syncs with marketplaces. It checks every return using a barcode. It verifies the product. It updates the stock. Returns are sorted into RTO or RTV. RTO means return to origin. RTV means return to vendor. You get complete control. You get an apparent reconciliation. You get lower refund delays. This works well for high-return categories like fashion, electronics, and cosmetics.

Tech that Powers the Process

Kusshal uses WMS software to manage the warehouse. It supports every step. It tracks inbound and putaway. It tracks picking and dispatch. It also tracks returns.

You get:

  • GRN tracking
  • Picklist automation
  • Stock ageing reports
  • Real-time inventory updates
  • Multi-warehouse visibility
  • Mobile access

The WMS also connects to platforms like Shopify and Amazon. You get live stock sync. You get label generation. You also get tracking updates.

The system lets you grow fast. You do not need more people. You do not need more effort. The process is built to scale.

Conclusion

3PL warehousing is not just about storing products. It is about running your backend without errors. It is about getting orders out fast. It is about meeting customer expectations. Kusshal Loggistics helps e-commerce brands do this. The team handles storage and order flow. The system tracks everything. The results are faster orders and lower errors. Whether you run a D2C brand or a marketplace store, or a B2B business, you can trust Kusshal to manage your fulfillment.

If you are ready to simplify your warehousing and scale faster, Kusshal Loggistics can help.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is 3PL warehousing in e-commerce?
3PL warehousing means a third-party handles your storage and your fulfillment. It includes receiving stock picking, packing and shipping. It also includes returns.

2. How do I know my inventory is accurate?
Kusshal uses a WMS system. It tracks every item from inbound to dispatch. It also runs cycle counts and stock checks.

3. Can Kusshal handle both D2C and marketplace orders?
Yes. Kusshal manages D2C B2B and marketplace flows. Each flow has its own packing and dispatch process. You can run all from one warehouse.

4. What kind of packing support is available?
You get polybag packing. You also get bubble wrap shrink wrap kitting and branding. Packing is done as per the order type.

5. Can I track my orders and stock in real time?
Yes. You get a dashboard and a mobile app. You can track orders stock and returns at every step.