What is Order Fulfilment?
A Step-by-Step Guide

Introduction to Order Fulfilment Services

Order fulfilment is the complete process of getting a customer’s order from your online store into their hands. From the moment an order is placed, right through to packing, shipping, and returns, fulfilment is the backbone of eCommerce success. At 3PLWOW LTD, we specialise in managing the entire process so you can focus on growing your business.

Fulfilment diagram

The Order Fulfilment Process

1. Receiving Stock

Fulfilment begins when your inventory arrives at our warehouse. Products are checked, counted, and logged into our system so they’re ready for sale. This ensures accurate stock levels and smooth operations.

2. Storage & Inventory Management

Goods are stored securely in our clean and organised warehouse. Items are tracked in real-time, so you always know what stock you have available. Proper storage helps prevent damage, keeps food-safe products compliant, and allows for fast picking later on.

3. Order Processing

When a customer places an order through your website, marketplace, or other sales channel, it’s automatically synced with our fulfilment system. The order details are instantly available for our warehouse team to prepare.

4. Picking

The exact items are located in the warehouse using barcodes and location tracking. Our trained team ensures the right products are picked every time to maintain order accuracy.

5. Packing

Picked items are securely packed using the right packaging materials to protect them during transit. We can use your branded packaging if you want to give customers a special unboxing experience.

6. Shipping

Orders are labelled and dispatched through trusted courier partners. We select the most cost-effective and reliable shipping method to meet your customers’ expectations, whether that’s next-day delivery in the UK or international shipping.

7. Delivery & Tracking

Customers receive tracking information so they can follow their parcel’s journey from warehouse to doorstep. This creates transparency and builds trust with your brand.

8. Returns Management

If a customer returns an item, we handle the process for you—inspecting, restocking, or disposing of goods as required. A smooth returns process improves customer satisfaction and loyalty.

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Why Order Fulfilment Matters

Efficient order fulfilment ensures your customers receive the right product, on time, and in perfect condition. By outsourcing to a trusted fulfilment partner like 3PLWOW LTD, you save time, reduce costs, and deliver a better experience to your customers.


✅ Fast, accurate, and reliable order fulfilment
✅ Seamless integration with your online store
✅ Flexible storage for growing brands

Contact us today to find out how 3PLWOW LTD can streamline your order fulfilment process from start to finish.

CLIENTS THAT TRUST OUR ORDER FULFILMENT SERVICES

Known for our ability to handle every last detail of our customers’ particular Fulfilment and warehousing needs.

3PLWOW’s  Special Services team takes care of all your Order fulfilment pick and pack needs.

Paul Bryan
We have used 3PLWOW for various logistic solutions and always found them friendly and efficient. It's particularly helpful how responsive Caitlin and Penny are when dealing with any issues that arise
Jack Mclean
Excellent service from Penny and all the team at 3PLWOW. We moved from another fulfilment company to 3PL last year and are glad we did. The service is excellent, orders are shipped quickly and emails are replied to same day. Cant recommend them enough 🙂
Joshua Williams
Best fulfillment company in the UK ?? Been using for almost 4 years!
joshua williams
Best ever!
Marishka Dunlop
Excellent and efficient service and responsive team
Ben Ridding
3PLWOW don't just do a good job of fulfilment but are also a pleasure to work with and an essential part of growing my business. It takes so much stress away knowing there will be fast replies to any questions or queries and I can trust them to help with any other requirements i might have with my stock. When business can be a rollercoaster its great to have these guys as a consistent positive day to day!
Caroline Phillipson
Another great year with 3PLWOW! Very quick to respond to emails. Always accommodating and quick to put things right on the rare occasion there’s been an oversight. Highly recommend 3PLWOW to any business big or small looking for a fulfilment centre. ?
Sarah O'Reilly
Excellent company, really fast fulfilment of orders, friendly customer service, flexible with last minute changes. Pleasure to deal with. Highly recommend 🙂
Tim Pendleton
The service that 3PLWow provides has been a god-send. They took on my business on during the early days of the pandemic in 2020 and despite contending with reduced staffing and social distancing measures, they worked relentlessly to familiarise themselves with our product range and start fulfilling our product range. Since then, so long as I keep my inventory at healthy levels, this is an area of my business I can just leave to run, knowing that it's in safe hands. Big thank you to the 3PLWow team. **Updated in 2023** - the 3PLWow team continue to provide a superb service, making me feel as if this aspect of my business is running on autopilot. Thank you for the hard work and dedication behind the scenes guys.
marv ling
We have been with 3PLWOW for over three years. The team are extremely friendly and provide an excellent service if you are a small company with limited resources. I have no hesitation in recommending this company.