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On-Demand vs Bulk Fulfillment: The right delivery model for every program

Ship individually to recipients as needed, or fulfill in bulk to a central location. Each approach has different economics, timelines, and use cases. We support both, and everything in between.

Why This Matters

Not every merchandise program needs the same fulfillment approach. Sending welcome kits to distributed employees requires on-demand. Event merchandise for hundreds of attendees is better shipped in bulk. Understanding the tradeoffs helps you optimize cost, speed, and experience.

How It Works

Choose your fulfillment model based on program requirements. We handle execution regardless of model.

On-Demand Fulfillment
Individual orders picked, packed, and shipped as received. Best for distributed recipients, varying timing, personalization needs. Requires inventory in warehouse for immediate fulfillment.

Bulk Fulfillment
Large quantities produced and shipped together to a single destination. Best for events, office deliveries, redistribution, cost optimization. Leverages consolidated freight for lower per-unit costs.

Hybrid Fulfillment
Combination of models within the same program. Examples: bulk to offices + on-demand to remote employees; immediate on-demand shipments + weekly batch for non-urgent orders.

What's Included

Fulfillment capabilities across all models.

• On-demand fulfillment: Individual pick-pack-ship, same/next day
• Bulk fulfillment: Consolidated production and shipping
• Hybrid programs: Mixed models within single program
• Batch processing: Accumulate orders for periodic shipping
• Priority routing: Rush handling for urgent orders
• Recipient collection: Gather addresses for distribution
• Inventory management: Stock for on-demand; produce for bulk
• Cost modeling: Understand economics of each approach