How To Set Your Products To Be Fulfilled By Custom Service On Shopify

While Shopify offers various fulfillment options, you may have unique requirements that necessitate using a custom fulfillment service. 

In this guide, we'll walk you through the step-by-step process of setting up your products to be fulfilled by a custom service, empowering you to tailor your fulfillment strategy and enhance the overall efficiency of your operations.

Setting Your Products To Be Fulfilled By Custom Service: Step-by-step

To set a product to be fulfilled by a custom service, follow these steps:

Step 1: From your Shopify admin, go to Products. Choose the product you want to set to be fulfilled by custom service.

Step 2: Click the Product variants you want to edit. If your product doesn’t have any variants, you can skip this step.

Step 3: In the Inventory section, find the Inventory will be stocked at.

Step 4: Select your desired fulfillment service from the dropdown menu.

Step 5: Click Save to update your settings.

Setting Your Products To Be Fulfilled By Custom Service In Bulk

Step 1: From your Shopify admin, go to the Products. 

Step 2: Choose the products you want to set to be fulfilled by custom service by clicking the boxes > Click Bulk edit

Step 3: Click Column and select Stocked at

Step 4: Select your desired fulfillment service from the dropdown menu.

Step 5: Click Save to update your settings.

FAQs

Can I have multiple custom fulfillment services for different products or locations?

Yes, you can add multiple custom fulfillment services to cater to different product types or shipping regions.

How does Shopify communicate with my custom fulfillment service?

When an order is placed for a product assigned to a custom fulfillment service, Shopify will send an email notification to the service provider with the necessary order details.

Can I track the fulfillment status of orders handled by my custom service?

Yes, you can manually mark orders as fulfilled within your Shopify admin and add tracking information if available. Some third-party fulfillment apps might also offer real-time tracking updates.

What if I need to change the fulfillment service for an existing order?

You can change the fulfillment service for an unfulfilled order by accessing the order details page and editing the fulfillment location.

Can I use custom fulfillment services for international orders?

Yes, you can use custom fulfillment services for both domestic and international orders, as long as your service provider supports shipping to the required destinations.

Bottom Line

Above are the instructions on how to set your products to be fulfilled by your customs service on Shopify. I hope that this tutorial will help you gain greater control over your fulfillment process and tailor it to your unique business needs.