Advoc8 offers customized pricing models tailored to the specific needs of each client, ensuring cost-effectiveness for brand merchandise and experiential fulfillment. Their fee structures typically account for storage, pick-and-pack services, and shipping, with scalable options to support businesses from growing e-commerce brands to large-scale creator communities. They focus on providing transparent and flexible solutions that adapt to fluctuating demands, especially during peak seasons, helping clients manage their budgets efficiently while maintaining high service levels.
Advoc8 specializes in brand merchandise and experiential fulfillment, catering primarily to e-commerce brands and creator communities. They excel in handling unique and custom products, including branded apparel, promotional items, and curated gift boxes designed for impactful customer experiences. Their expertise extends to industries that prioritize brand engagement and direct-to-consumer strategies, offering tailored solutions that go beyond standard logistics to enhance brand loyalty and customer satisfaction through specialized handling and global distribution capabilities.
Advoc8 provides comprehensive shipping coverage, delivering to over 100 countries worldwide with a consistent 96% on-time delivery rate. They partner with major carriers like FedEx, USPS, DHL Express, and UPS to offer a range of shipping speeds, from standard ground to expedited options, depending on client needs and destination. Their strategic location in Charlotte, NC, facilitates efficient distribution across various zones, ensuring timely and reliable delivery for both domestic and international shipments, supporting global reach for their clients' brand merchandise and experiential campaigns.
Advoc8 prides itself on an efficient onboarding process designed to get clients operational swiftly. While the exact timeline can vary based on the complexity of inventory and integration requirements, their dedicated team works closely with each client to streamline setup. They focus on rapid integration of systems and a quick understanding of specific fulfillment needs, ensuring a smooth transition. This allows e-commerce brands and creator communities to quickly leverage Advoc8's specialized services for brand merchandise and experiential fulfillment, minimizing downtime and accelerating market presence.
Advoc8 differentiates itself from general 3PLs like ShipBob by specializing in brand merchandise and experiential fulfillment, offering a more tailored approach for e-commerce brands and creator communities. While ShipBob provides broad fulfillment services, Advoc8 focuses on the unique handling, kitting, and global distribution of custom branded products and curated experiences. This specialization ensures a deeper understanding of brand integrity and customer engagement, providing a higher level of personalized service and strategic support for clients whose core business relies on impactful brand interactions beyond standard order fulfillment.
Third-party logistics (3PL) refers to outsourcing supply chain activities—such as transportation, warehousing, inventory management, and order fulfillment—to an external provider.
By leveraging 3PL services, businesses focus on their core competencies while professionals manage the logistics.
Here’s how 3PL integrates into your supply chain:
Inventory Storage: Products are stored in a 3PL-managed warehouse.
Order Processing: Once an order is placed, the 3PL picks and packs items.
Shipping: The 3PL partners with carriers to ensure prompt delivery.
Returns Management: Customer returns are processed efficiently to maintain satisfaction.
Cost Savings: Eliminates the need to own or lease warehouses.
Scalability: Supports seasonal spikes and growth without infrastructure investment.
Expertise: Access to advanced technology and optimized processes.