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Shopify 3PL Migration & Evaluation

Evaluate, RFQ, and migrate to a new 3PL without dropping orders or losing inventory accuracy in the cutover.

Who it's for

Your current 3PL has billing problems, accuracy problems, or scale problems. You have 3–6 candidate 3PLs in mind and need to evaluate them honestly against your actual operation, then execute a clean cutover that does not break the customer experience.

What's included

Requirements scoping: order profile, SKU complexity, peak vs. baseline volume, customer SLA
3PL shortlist (typically ShipBob, ShipHero, ShipMonk, Stord, Whiplash, or vertical specialists) scored against requirements
RFQ build, distribution, and structured rate-card comparison across candidates
Site visits or virtual operations review of the top 2 candidates
Migration plan with cutover window, inventory reconciliation, and dual-running period
Go-live oversight with daily standups for the first two weeks

Typical timeline

8–14 weeks total: 3–5 weeks for evaluation, 5–9 weeks for execution and cutover.

Typical investment

$25K–$70K depending on SKU count, inventory volume, and number of candidates evaluated.

Frequently asked

Questions operators ask before scoping shopify 3pl migration & evaluation

How do you keep us from dropping orders during the cutover?

Dual-running for 1–2 weeks where new orders route to the new 3PL but legacy returns and exchanges still flow through the old one. We reconcile inventory at the start, mid-point, and end of the cutover.

Do you have favorite 3PLs we will end up at?

No. ShipBob, ShipHero, and ShipMonk show up most often because they fit the most brands, but specialty cases (apparel high-SKU, subscription kitting, big and bulky) land at vertical specialists. The shortlist is requirements-driven.

Can you negotiate the contract too?

Yes — we work alongside your team rather than in your place, since the 3PL responds best to the direct customer. We provide market comps, structure the negotiation, and review the final contract.

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