What Is The 3pl Logistics
Picking and packing orders has not been a competency of retail stores, but it’s early and the process can/will improve. No doubt a distribution center is better set up for this, that’s its purpose, whereas a store is meant for shoppers to pick items off the shelf, but methods will be developed to make in-store picking and packing easier and less obtrusive to customers shopping in-store. The big challenge for in-store is still knowing and making sure inventory is available to fulfill an order.
Another option is a partnership, which provides a low-cost way to start an online retail business. However, it's important to keep in mind that this option can be difficult for taxation purposes.