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HOW IT WORKS

How fulfilment works with 3PL Melbourne

Moving from packing orders yourself to working with a 3PL should feel clear, practical and manageable. Here’s how 3PL Melbourne helps you hand over storage, pick and pack, dispatch and fulfilment support.
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A practical fulfilment process for growing online retailers.
No warehouse lease
No packing orders at midnight
No post office runs
No hiring warehouse staff
Scale during busy periods
Real people, real support
Melbourne-based 3PL
Competitive dispatch options
No warehouse lease
No packing orders at midnight
No post office runs
No hiring warehouse staff
Scale during busy periods
Real people, real support
Melbourne-based 3PL
Competitive dispatch options
Working with us

A practical way to hand over fulfilment.

Working with 3PL Melbourne means moving the operational side of your online store into a clearer, more manageable fulfilment process.
We help you work through your products, order volume, stock, packaging, platforms and dispatch requirements, then set up a workflow that supports your business as it grows.
You do not need to have everything figured out before you speak to us. The first step is understanding where fulfilment is slowing you down and what support your business needs next.
Flow diagram: Your store sends goods to 3PL Melbourne for storage, picking, packing and dispatch to customers.
THE HANDOVER

You don’t need to have everything figured out.

Many online retailers come to 3PL Melbourne when fulfilment is starting to slow them down.
You do not need to arrive with a perfect warehouse process already mapped out. The team will work through your products, order volumes, packaging, platforms, inventory needs and dispatch requirements so the right fulfilment workflow can be set up.
The goal is to make the move from self-fulfilment to outsourced fulfilment feel clear, practical and manageable.

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Products
Order volume
Packaging
Platforms
Inventory needs
Dispatch requirements
THE Process

From first conversation to orders going out.

The process is designed to help you move from packing orders yourself to a more structured fulfilment setup, without making the handover feel overwhelming.
01
Tell us about your business
Share what you sell, how many orders you send, where your stock is stored, your sales channels and where fulfilment is starting to slow you down.
02
We scope the right fulfilment setup
3PL Melbourne reviews your products, order volume, packaging requirements, inventory needs, carrier requirements and eCommerce platform workflows.
03
Your stock is received
You send your products to the Melbourne warehouse. Stock is received, checked and prepared for storage and fulfilment.
04
Your order workflow is connected
Your online store, order files or agreed workflow are set up so customer orders can move into the fulfilment process.
05
Orders are picked and packed
When customer orders come through, products are picked, packed and prepared according to your agreed requirements.
06
Orders are dispatched
Parcels are handed over to the right freight, courier or postal partner, with domestic and international options available where required.
07
You keep visibility
You can view customer orders and inventory through your real-time dashboard, with account-managed support available when you need help.
Getting started

What we need to get started.

To scope the right fulfilment setup, we’ll usually ask about:
You do not need to have every answer ready before you contact us. A practical starting point is your current order volume, the type of products you sell and where fulfilment is starting to take too much time.
what you sell
monthly order volume
number of SKUs
current stock volume
where your stock is currently stored
where your customers are located
sales channels or platforms
packaging requirements
returns requirements
carrier preferences, if known
busy periods or upcoming launches
Stock arrival

From stock arrival to order-ready.

Once your products arrive, they are received into the warehouse, organised for storage and prepared for fulfilment.
Stock is managed through agreed workflows so orders can be picked, packed and dispatched when they come through.
This gives your stock a proper home and helps move fulfilment out of your house, office, garage or storage unit.
Order flow

From checkout to dispatch.

When a customer places an order, the order moves through an agreed fulfilment workflow.
Products are picked, packed, prepared for dispatch and handed over to the selected carrier, freight or postal partner.
01
Customer order placed
Your customer completes their purchase online.
02
Order received
The order is received in our system through your store or agreed method.
03
Product picked
Our team picks the correct items from stock.
04
Order packed
Items are checked and packed to your agreed standards.
05
Parcel dispatched
The parcel is handed over to the selected carrier, freight or postal partner.
06
Customer receives order
Your customer receives their order on time and in full.
The process is built around consistency, so customer orders can move through fulfilment without you managing every parcel yourself.
Control and visibility

Outsourced doesn’t mean out of sight.

You can view customer orders and product inventory through your real-time dashboard, helping you stay across fulfilment activity without managing every parcel yourself.
You also have account-managed support, so you can speak to real people when questions come up.
Real-time order visibility
Inventory visibility
Dispatch status
Returns visibility
Account-managed support
Real people you can speak to
Peak support

When orders spike, you don’t have to hire a warehouse team.

3PL Melbourne can scale operational support during launches, promotions and seasonal peaks.
DMC has a casual workforce model that can be brought in at short notice, helping clients manage demand without hiring and training extra warehouse staff themselves.
That means your fulfilment support can flex when the business gets busier — without you needing to build a warehouse team for every peak.
FAQ

Questions about handing over fulfilment.

Answers to common questions about getting started with 3PL Melbourne, sending stock, connecting order workflows and staying in control.

It usually starts with a conversation about your business, products, order volume and where fulfilment is starting to slow you down.

From there, 3PL Melbourne can help scope the right storage, pick and pack, dispatch, inventory and support workflow for your business.

No. You do not need to have a perfect fulfilment process mapped out before speaking with 3PL Melbourne.

A practical starting point is knowing what you sell, how many orders you send each month, where your stock is currently stored and what part of fulfilment is taking too much time.

To scope the right fulfilment setup, 3PL Melbourne will usually ask about your products, order volume, number of SKUs, current stock levels, current storage situation, sales channels, packaging requirements, customer locations, returns needs and any upcoming busy periods.

You do not need to have every answer ready before getting in touch.

Onboarding time depends on your products, order volume, stock setup, sales channels, packaging requirements and dispatch workflow.

3PL Melbourne will confirm the likely timing once your fulfilment requirements are understood.

Once your fulfilment setup has been agreed, your stock is sent to the Melbourne warehouse.

When it arrives, it is received, checked and prepared for storage and fulfilment according to the agreed workflow.

Customer orders can be received through an agreed eCommerce platform integration, order file or workflow.

The exact setup depends on your online store, order volume, products and fulfilment requirements.

Yes. 3PL Melbourne can integrate with or support fulfilment workflows for major eCommerce platforms, including Shopify and WooCommerce.

During onboarding, the team will confirm the best way to connect your online store, receive orders, manage inventory visibility and support dispatch.

3PL Melbourne clients have access to a real-time dashboard, allowing them to view customer orders and product inventory without needing to chase manual updates.

You also have account-managed support, so you can speak to the team when you need help.

Stock visibility helps you stay aware of inventory levels and plan replenishment before products run out.

The exact stock alert or reporting process can be discussed as part of your fulfilment setup.

Yes. 3PL Melbourne can support returns handling as part of an agreed fulfilment workflow.

Returns can be received, checked and managed according to your product requirements and preferred process.

Yes. 3PL Melbourne can help support busy periods such as product launches, promotional campaigns, Christmas trading, Black Friday, Boxing Day and other seasonal peaks.

DMC has a casual workforce model that can be brought in at short notice, helping manage spikes in demand without you needing to hire and train extra warehouse staff yourself.

After you request a quote, 3PL Melbourne will review your products, order volume, stock requirements, packaging needs, sales channels and dispatch requirements.

The aim is to understand your business clearly enough to recommend a practical fulfilment setup and provide pricing based on your needs.

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