Pattern’s comprehensive ecommerce fulfillment services: how we outperform the market
When picking an ecommerce fulfillment service, the difference between “good enough” and “world-class” can make or break your brand’s momentum.
Many ecommerce fulfillment providers promise the basics, but stop there, leaving you with hidden fees, slow operations, limited integrations, or gaps in global delivery.
Pattern is different. We’re the partner that was built to check every box, offering a full suite of ecommerce fulfillment services so nothing slows your growth.
If you’ve ever outgrown a standard e fulfillment provider or basic 3PL ecommerce solutions, you know the pain of limited features and slow processes.
Today’s ecommerce fulfillment depends on seamless channel and system integrations, with ecommerce integrations for order fulfillment helping brands operate more efficiently as they scale.
Below are the areas where Pattern leads, and where most solution providers only offer a partial or limited experience:
Capability
Pattern
What other 3PLs usually offer
Why it matters
End-to-end fulfillment
Partial solutions. Brands often piece together services from multiple providers
Full supply chain coverage after manufacturing gives you a single, accountable partner. This means fewer handoffs, lower risk of lost sales or delayed shipments, and the ability to scale and enter new channels confidently without operational gaps.
Software automation for prep/packing
Most have some automation, but few offer end-to-end guidance
Fewer errors, higher speed, consistent compliance
FIFO inventory management
Only some offer FIFO for prep and DTC orders
Fresher inventory, efficient ecommerce operations
Carton/item/FNSKU labeling
Many offer, but speed/accuracy varies widely
Reduces losses, speeds up check-in
Deep API & ERP integration
Many integrations are limited or partial
Full fulfillment visibility, smooth tech stack
Cross-dock with automation
Most providers lack automated cross-dock systems
Avoids Amazon placement fees, cuts transfer times
Proprietary warehouse/inventory software
Some rely on 3rd-party systems
Built in-house by our team to solve the challenges we face as sellers—enables robust tracking and quick resolution
Automated sorter and carton weighing
Few have vision tunnels or high-speed sorters
Accelerates 3PL ecommerce speed, minimizes errors
Multiple US & global warehouses
Not all have national and international coverage
Scale rapidly, reach more ecommerce channels
DTC shipping 7 days a week
Often unavailable or weekday only
Greater flexibility, more sales
Dynamic carrier/packaging optimization based on algorithms
Some offer static options; few use dynamic optimization
Saves money, delivers faster
Co-located reverse logistics with refurbishment, recycling, donations, or disposal
Available but with wide variations in scope
Higher recovery, less waste and more revenue
Tech-assisted FBA claims & reimbursement
Not part of most 3PLs, and most processes are manual
Recoup all possible revenue
Freight booking & consolidation
Available, but lack volume needed for lower pricing
Lower freight costs as you grow
Real-time dashboards and analytics
Most offer some level of visibility into shipments and inventory
Informed, data-driven decisions
End-to-end fulfillment
What other 3PLs offerPartial solutions. Brands often piece together services from multiple providers
Why it mattersFull supply chain coverage after manufacturing gives you a single, accountable partner.
Software automation for prep/packing
What other 3PLs offerMost have some automation, but few offer end-to-end guidance
Why it mattersFewer errors, higher speed, consistent compliance
FIFO inventory management
What other 3PLs offerOnly some offer FIFO for prep and DTC orders
Why it mattersFresher inventory, efficient ecommerce operations
Carton/item/FNSKU labeling
What other 3PLs offerMany offer, but speed/accuracy varies widely
Why it mattersReduces losses, speeds up check-in
Deep API & ERP integration
What other 3PLs offerMany integrations are limited or partial
Why it mattersFull fulfillment visibility, smooth tech stack
Cross-dock with automation
What other 3PLs offerMost providers lack automated cross-dock systems
Why it mattersAvoids Amazon placement fees, cuts transfer times
Proprietary warehouse/inventory software
What other 3PLs offerSome rely on 3rd-party systems
Why it mattersBuilt in-house by our team—enables robust tracking and quick resolution
Automated sorter and carton weighing
What other 3PLs offerFew have vision tunnels or high-speed sorters
Why it mattersAccelerates 3PL ecommerce speed, minimizes errors
Multiple US & global warehouses
What other 3PLs offerNot all have national and international coverage
Why it mattersScale rapidly, reach more ecommerce channels
DTC shipping 7 days a week
What other 3PLs offerOften unavailable or weekday only
Why it mattersGreater flexibility, more sales
Dynamic carrier/packaging optimization
What other 3PLs offerSome offer static options; few use dynamic optimization
Why it mattersSaves money, delivers faster
Co-located reverse logistics
What other 3PLs offerAvailable but with wide variations in scope
Why it mattersHigher recovery, less waste and more revenue
Tech-assisted FBA claims & reimbursement
What other 3PLs offerNot part of most 3PLs, most processes are manual
Why it mattersRecoup all possible revenue
Freight booking & consolidation
What other 3PLs offerAvailable, but lack volume needed for lower pricing
Why it mattersLower freight costs as you grow
Real-time dashboards and analytics
What other 3PLs offerMost offer some level of visibility into shipments and inventory
Why it mattersInformed, data-driven decisions
Why most ecommerce fulfillment providers don’t measure up
When you compare real ecommerce fulfillment services side by side, the differences are clear:
Many 3PL providers rely on manual processes and temporary solutions, using basic folding tables and minimal infrastructure instead of streamlined, technology-driven operations.
Only a select few offer true dynamic optimization, robust data integration, and reliable speed at every stage.
Pattern is purpose-built to meet every ecommerce fulfillment requirement. We utilize advanced facilities and integrated systems so your growth is never limited by operational constraints.
Remove human touches and decisions wherever possible in every step of the e fulfillment process, from prepping to routing, returns, and reimbursement.
Integrate deeply with your platforms, making Pattern a true partner in ecommerce fulfillment.
Help you avoid the hidden fees and slowdowns that frustrate brands using generic 3pl ecommerce solutions.
With Pattern, you get solutions for every stage after manufacturing. You work with a single, accountable partner for your entire supply chain, eliminating the need to manage multiple vendors or coordinate complex handoffs. This simplifies your operations, reduces risk, and gives you more confidence as you grow.
Make fulfillment your competitive advantage
Ready for an ecommerce fulfillment service that checks every box, and then some?
Schedule a call and see what Pattern’s ecommerce fulfillment services can unlock for your brand.
Ever wonder how the fastest brands ship? Step inside our warehouses.
With over 8 million orders shipped each month, a 99.8% on-time delivery rate, and an average turnaround of under 2 days, Pattern's fulfillment sets the standard for speed and accuracy.
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