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Has dropshipping finally come of age? A market report from Transalis

As more retailers and manufacturers turn to dropship to mitigate risk and manage market fluctuations, this report takes at closer look at how and why.

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What does the Transalis dropship market report cover?

This market report from Transalis looks at why UK retailers and manufacturers are increasingly using dropship alongside traditional fulfilment to meet customer expectations and gain a competitive edge. It includes a feature on how simplehuman automated its dropship service, plus guidance on managing risk, testing new products through dropship and the systems needed to run a reliable dropship arrangement.

Some of the UK’s biggest retail brands are now using dropship alongside more traditional fulfilment methods, to satisfy increasing customer expectations and gain the competitive edge

Simplehuman reveal how it automated its business to provide a trusted dropship service for its retail network

Find out why larger retailers and manufacturers are introducing dropship as a component of their fulfilment strategyDiscover how dropship is helping companies test new products, mitigate risks and manage market fluctuationsTake a closer look at some of the potential risks with tips on how firms can protect themselves and their customersAdvice from the experts on systems and processes to manage a robust and successful dropship arrangement

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Why are retailers and manufacturers adding dropship alongside traditional fulfilment?

Larger retailers and manufacturers are introducing dropship as part of a wider fulfilment strategy to meet rising customer expectations and gain a competitive edge over rivals still relying only on traditional warehouse fulfilment. It also gives businesses a way to test new products, manage market fluctuations and mitigate risk without committing to full stockholding for every line.

What risks should businesses consider before offering dropship?

Dropship carries potential risks around order handling, stock accuracy and customer experience that businesses need to plan for before offering it. The report sets out some of these risks alongside practical tips for protecting both the business and its customers, so a dropship arrangement can run smoothly rather than adding cost and complexity to the wider fulfilment operation.

How did simplehuman automate its dropship service?

simplehuman automated its dropship service by moving away from manual order handling to a digital trading platform that manages order acknowledgement, despatch and inventory across its retail network. The report describes this as an example other manufacturers and retailers can learn from when building or improving their own dropship capability.

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