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Do Shopify Have Warehouses?

Last updated on October 2, 2022 @ 1:40 am

The short answer is no, Shopify does not have any warehouses. However, they do have fulfillment centers which are similar to warehouses in that they store and ship products on behalf of Shopify merchants. Fulfillment centers are located in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia.

So why don’t Shopify have warehouses

The main reason is that Shopify is a platform for small to medium businesses. These businesses are typically too small to justify the cost of operating their own warehouse. And even if they could afford it, they likely don’t have the expertise or manpower to run one effectively.

Another reason is that Shopify wants to be as hands-off as possible when it comes to fulfillment. They want their merchants to be able to focus on selling and leave the logistics to someone else.

Shopify has third-party fulfillment partners who operate the warehouses and ship products on behalf of Shopify merchants. These partners are experts in logistics and can offer competitive rates. They also have the necessary infrastructure in place to handle storage and shipping.

Shopify’s fulfillment partners include:

  • Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA)

: FBA is a fulfillment service offered by Amazon.com. Shopify merchants can store their products in Amazon’s fulfillment centers and Amazon will pick, pack, and ship orders on their behalf.

  • Shipwire

: Shipwire is a third-party logistics provider that offers warehousing and shipping services for Shopify merchants.

  • shipstation

: Shipstation is a web-based shipping software that helps Shopify merchants automate their shipping process.

In conclusion, Shopify does not have any warehouses but they do have fulfillment centers which are similar to warehouses in that they store and ship products on behalf of Shopify merchants.

PRO TIP: Shopify does not have any warehouses. All products are drop-shipped directly from the supplier to the customer. This can lead to longer shipping times and higher shipping costs.
Madison Geldart

Madison Geldart

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