Fulfillment Services -- Benefits, Challenges Of Fulfillment

Fulfillment is not as easy as some printers think it is. It can be profitable, but there are substantial challenges involved that must be resolved effectively.

Making the Investment

The investment required to start a fulfillment program depends on the level and sophistication of services provided. For instance, basic fulfillment requires little more than space on the warehouse floor, some pallets, and an extra hand here and there. At the most sophisticated level, however, it requires fulfillment software, material handling aids, barcoding and other inventory management devices.