3PL Dropshipping, Automated.
Spark Shipping is your all-in-one solution to automate and scale your dropshipping business. Our software connects your store with reliable third-party logistics (3PL) companies, eliminating manual tasks so you can focus on growing your business.
With Spark Shipping, you can:
- Automate Everything: Seamlessly sync product data, inventory, and pricing in real time.
- Streamline Fulfillment: Automatically send orders to vendors and update customers with tracking information.
- Optimize Profitability: Utilize intelligent order routing to determine the most suitable shipping options and automate pricing to maintain your margins.
- Sell More Products: Easily manage data and regulatory requirements for a massive product catalog.
Spark Shipping is the only eCommerce automation solution with intelligent order routing, allowing you to select specific order routing algorithms to automatically route your orders in the way you need.
For example, you can automatically route orders by shipping distance. This means that if you work with multiple 3PLs or have more than one warehouse, Spark Shipping can automatically send orders to the warehouse closest to the buyer.
It can even use this same logic for international orders, taking into account routing by state, country, and distance from the warehouse space.
Read on to see how our integrations with third-party logistics providers can improve your fulfillment services, reduce shipping costs and improve supply chain logistics. The result? Enhanced online sales and more efficient e-commerce operations.
3PL Integrations
Spark Shipping offers pre-built integrations with top 3PL providers.
If your vendor isn't on our list, we provide two options for custom integration:
- Basic: Easily configure connections for common data formats like CSV, XML, or email.
- Advanced: Our team can build a custom solution for complex data feeds, including APIs, EDI, or FTP.
Case Study
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"Choosing Spark Shipping was a game-changer for us at Juiced Accessories. Their ability to swiftly implement solutions made a significant impact."
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"Since using Spark Shipping we have seen growth in sales and a reduction in time spent processing orders. Spark Shipping's inventory and ordering save us a lot of time and have brought us extra business opportunities with the inventory data."
Integrate Your Dropshipping Business Directly with Third Party Logistics Companies
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Add and manage multiple supply chain solutions and connect multiple e-commerce websites under one account.
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Get real-time inventory updates for your websites directly from your vendors.
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Synchronize different product catalogs from different vendors 24/7.
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Automate your state-specific regulatory requirements for nationwide sales (including CARB, EPA, and 49-State).
Tips to Help with Working with 3PLs
Get Insights That Will Improve the Supply Chain of Your Drop shipping Business
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Get real-time sales data from different freight forwarders connected to your dropshipping website.
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View your sales and fulfillment data from your online store through our platform or download it in various formats (including CSV, XML, and JSON).
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Find current shipping costs, store inventory levels, and delivery times for connected multiple third-party logistics companies, fulfillment centers, and transportation services all in one place to ship customer orders easily.
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Manage and track orders through your fulfillment services via your dashboard.
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Spark Shipping Makes Implementation Easy
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We provide comprehensive onboarding and regular training for our clients.
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We offer 24/7 support for all platform issues.
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There are no contracts or hidden costs—just cover the first month’s fee to get started.
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We offer pre-built integrations, features, and functions.
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Spark Shipping’s software can work with any supply chain management company that provides integration. If you need a custom integration, feature, or function, our developers can build it.
Features That Make Our Software Different
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Intelligent order routing: Spark Shipping can automatically find the closest delivery options from your third-party logistics services that offer the biggest cost savings and specialized services like global shipping and same-day fulfillment. Integrating with Spark Shipping will minimize supply chain disruptions, so you can streamline order fulfillment and improve customer satisfaction.
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Easy product linking. Upload mapping files, add them manually, or contact our support team to do product linking for you.
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Automated order fulfillment. Our software will handle order fulfillment and automatically find the third-party company offering the closest shipping distance or best shipping cost. A more efficient shipping process minimizes supply chain disruptions and improves customer satisfaction.
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Automated pricing adjustments. Use our dashboard to set parameters on pricing for fulfillment companies that ensure consistent profit margins for your online store.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a 3PL integration do?
A 3PL integration connects your store to a fulfillment provider that stores inventory and picks, packs, and ships orders. Spark Shipping can exchange supported inventory, order, and tracking data with the 3PL. This reduces manual handoffs between your storefront and the warehouse. The exact workflow depends on the provider's system and your account setup.
Which 3PL and fulfillment providers can I connect to Spark Shipping?
The current Spark Shipping directory lists Extensiv 3PL Warehouse Manager, Amware Logistics, Fulfillment by Amazon, Boxzooka, Ferber Warehousing, FedEx Supply Chain, Pilot Freight Services, Red Stag Fulfillment, EasyPost, ShipBob, and eWarehousing. Integration capabilities vary by provider, so check the current directory and confirm the workflow you need.
Can Spark Shipping route orders between multiple 3PL warehouses?
Yes. You can connect multiple fulfillment locations and route orders according to the rules you configure. For example, Spark Shipping can use warehouse distance, destination state or country, vendor priority, stock, and other supported routing inputs. The available rules depend on the location and inventory data supplied by each 3PL.
Can Spark Shipping synchronize inventory held by my 3PL?
Yes, when the 3PL provides a supported inventory connection. Spark Shipping can collect warehouse quantities and update your store or connected sales channels. If you use several warehouses or suppliers, their inventory can be managed as separate sources. Update timing and available fields depend on the 3PL integration.
How do orders and tracking updates move between my store and a 3PL?
When an order is assigned to a connected 3PL, Spark Shipping sends the supported fulfillment request to that provider. After the order ships, Spark can retrieve the tracking information and pass it back to your store or sales channel. The fields, timing, and shipment-status detail depend on the 3PL's connection.
Can I use a 3PL alongside dropshipping suppliers and my own warehouse?
Yes. Spark Shipping can treat connected 3PLs, dropshipping vendors, and your own warehouse as separate fulfillment sources. Products can be mapped to the appropriate sources, and orders can be routed according to the rules you set. Each source must provide the inventory, order, and tracking connection required for its role.
Can Spark Shipping connect a 3PL that is not in the integration directory?
Potentially. Basic connections can use supported formats such as CSV, XML, or email. More advanced 3PL connections may use an API, EDI, or FTP. Spark Shipping needs to review how the provider supplies inventory, receives orders, and returns tracking before confirming the integration scope.
Does Spark Shipping automate returns with a 3PL?
Return workflows depend on the 3PL and the connection being used. Spark Shipping's standard automation covers supported inventory, outbound orders, and tracking. If you need return authorizations, cancellations, return labels, or status updates to move between systems, confirm that scope for the specific 3PL before implementation.