Order Fulfilment
UK Order Fulfilment Services
End-to-end order fulfilment from Target 3PL — warehousing, inventory management, pick and pack, dispatch and returns, all from our Daventry warehouse.
The Full Order Lifecycle, Handled
Order fulfilment covers everything that happens between a customer clicking 'buy' and receiving their parcel. That includes receiving and storing your stock, processing orders from your sales channels, picking and packing items, arranging carrier dispatch and dealing with returns.
Target 3PL manages the complete order lifecycle from our Daventry warehouse. We connect to your ecommerce platforms, process orders automatically and dispatch via Royal Mail, DPD or UPS — often the same day. You keep full visibility through our WMS and can check stock, order status and dispatch records at any time.
Whether you're a growing DTC brand, a marketplace seller or a business handling both B2C and B2B orders, we have a fulfilment solution that fits. Our Target Flex service offers no minimum volumes and no contracts for businesses that need flexibility.
Receiving and Storing Your Stock
The fulfilment process starts when your goods arrive at our Daventry warehouse. We receive your delivery, count and check the stock against your expected delivery note, and locate it in our warehouse management system.
Any discrepancies between expected and received quantities are flagged immediately. Once goods-in is complete, your inventory is updated in real time and visible in your client portal.
Stock is stored in organised locations by SKU, with picks optimised for efficiency. Your products are treated carefully and kept in good condition throughout their time in our warehouse.
Inventory Management
Accurate inventory management is the foundation of reliable order fulfilment. If your stock counts are wrong, orders go out incorrectly or you oversell products you don't have.
Our WMS tracks every unit of stock in real time. From the moment your goods are checked in to the moment they're dispatched, your inventory is accurate. You can view stock levels, set low-stock alerts, check incoming deliveries and review order history from your portal at any time.
Inventory data is also synced back to your sales channels, so your product listings reflect accurate stock levels and you avoid overselling.
Order Processing and Picking
When a customer places an order on your Shopify, WooCommerce, Amazon or eBay store, it downloads automatically into our WMS. No manual downloading, no spreadsheets — the order is immediately in our system and queued for processing.
Our pick and pack team is directed to the correct warehouse locations by our WMS. Each item is picked against the order details and checked before it moves to packing.
Multi-line orders, kitted products and bundled items are all handled accurately. Complex pick instructions are managed at SKU level through our system.
Automatic order download
Orders from Shopify, WooCommerce, Amazon and eBay flow in automatically.
WMS-directed picking
Warehouse team directed to correct locations for every order.
Multi-line and kitted orders
Complex orders handled with same accuracy as single-item orders.
Real-time order tracking
View pick and dispatch status from your client portal.
Packing and Dispatch
Picked items are packed appropriately for the order — right materials, right size, right protection. If you supply branded packaging, we use it. Standard materials are provided by our team otherwise.
Parcels are labelled, assigned to the correct carrier service and collected for dispatch. We use Royal Mail, DPD and UPS, selecting the right service for each order based on size, weight, destination and your preferences.
Orders placed before the daily cut-off are dispatched the same day. Tracking information is automatically returned to your sales platform and your customer receives delivery notifications without any action needed from you.
Returns Handling
Returns are processed at our warehouse. Returned parcels are received, opened and inspected. Stock in sellable condition is returned to your active inventory. Damaged, unsellable or items requiring attention are quarantined and reported.
We also provide rework services — repackaging, relabelling, quality control and product preparation — for items that need attention before they can be sold again.
Returns data is tracked through our WMS and available in your portal so you can monitor return volumes and rates by product.
B2C and B2B Fulfilment
Most of our clients operate a mix of direct-to-consumer and trade orders. We handle both from the same account — single consumer parcels and bulk pallet or case orders to retail partners or trade customers.
B2B fulfilment often requires specific packing and labelling requirements, delivery booking and documentation. Speak to us about your B2B requirements and we'll confirm how we can support them.
Having one fulfilment partner for all your order types simplifies your operations and gives you a single view of your stock regardless of where orders come from.
Ecommerce Order Fulfilment
Our ecommerce fulfilment service connects directly to your online store. Orders from Shopify, WooCommerce, Amazon and eBay are automatically downloaded and processed — no manual steps, no spreadsheets.
If you sell across multiple channels, we centralise your fulfilment from one inventory pool. Stock levels are synced across your channels so you never oversell.
From a single Shopify store to complex multi-channel operations, our ecommerce order fulfilment service scales with you.
Why Target 3PL?
Same-day dispatch on orders before cut-off
48-hour onboarding
No minimum volumes via Target Flex
Shopify, WooCommerce, Amazon and eBay integrations
Real-time inventory visibility via WMS
Organic certified warehouse
B2C and B2B fulfilment from one account
Returns, rework and relabelling in-house
Royal Mail, DPD and UPS carriers
Frequently Asked Questions
What does order fulfilment include?
Order fulfilment covers the entire process of getting a product from your warehouse to your customer. This includes receiving and storing your stock, managing inventory, processing orders, picking and packing items, arranging carrier dispatch, and handling returns. Target 3PL manages all of these stages from our Daventry warehouse.
How quickly are orders dispatched?
Orders placed before our daily cut-off are dispatched the same day. We use Royal Mail, DPD and UPS depending on parcel size, weight and destination.
Can you handle both B2C and B2B orders?
Yes. We process individual consumer orders (B2C) and bulk orders to trade customers or retail partners (B2B) from the same account. B2B orders may require different packing, labelling and delivery arrangements — speak to us about your requirements.
Do you integrate with my ecommerce platform?
Yes. We integrate directly with Shopify, WooCommerce, Amazon and eBay. Orders download automatically into our WMS — no manual entry needed. Tracking is fed back to your platform automatically.
How do you handle returns?
Returned orders are received at our warehouse, inspected and processed. Sellable stock is returned to your inventory. Damaged or unsellable items are quarantined and reported. We can also handle relabelling, repackaging and minor rework to return items to sellable condition.
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