Multichannel apparel fulfillment needs one source of truth. Sync stock. Route orders by rules. Ship fast without blowing cost.

What is multichannel apparel fulfillment

Shipping apparel across many sales channels from one network. Think Shopify, Amazon, Walmart, and TikTok Shop. One inventory picture for all.

One inventory for every channel

Keep a single pool of stock. Share it with all stores. Push real counts. Pull orders in real time. Kill oversells before they start.

Order routing rules that work

Send each order to the best site. Use rules for distance, service, and cutoff. Reserve units when orders import. Release holds when payment clears.

Service levels by channel

Set clear promises per channel. Match services to lanes. Post honest cutoffs. Update pages when weather or capacity shifts.

Data and sync you need daily

• Orders by channel and site.
• Available units by SKU and size.
• Backorders and split shipments.
• On time and tracking rates.
• Aging orders that need action.

Packaging and branding by channel

• Right size every parcel.
• Use brand mailers for direct orders.
• Follow retailer pack rules for wholesale.
• Protect garments without padding waste.

Returns in one workflow

• Receive.
• Verify order and reason.
• Grade A, B, or scrap.
• Refurb what you can.
• Restock fast.
• Sync refunds to the channel.

Controls that prevent errors

• Pick by scan only.
• Block manual overrides.
• Use clear bin names that match the system.
• Add a second scan at pack.
• Weigh tricky sets once.

When to add more sites

• Two-day promises slip.
• Paid upgrades rise.
• Split shipments increase.
• Place stock closer to buyers and recheck maps.

Where a 3PL helps

• Connect channels and your WMS.
• Design the network and placements.
• Run late cutoffs and weekends.
• Handle exceptions in real time.
• All four keep multichannel apparel fulfillment steady.

Clear next step

Talk to ShipSage about multichannel apparel fulfillment. Send five SKUs and channels. We’ll map routing, stock sync, and sites. You’ll get a go or no-go and a rollout path.

FAQs

What is multichannel apparel fulfillment

Shipping apparel for many stores from one inventory and network.

How do we stop overselling

Use one shared inventory pool. Sync counts and reservations in real time.

Do we need routing rules

Yes. Route by distance, service, and cutoff. Reserve stock on import.

How do returns work across channels

Run one intake flow. Grade, refurb, restock, and sync refunds back.

When should we add another site

Add when speed slips or upgrades climb. Keep stock near demand.