Special Section: Pros and Cons of Outsourcing Your Fulfillment Operation

3. Controlled costs. Since you’re only paying the fulfillment house for the work they actually perform for your company — e.g., fulfilling orders, assembling products, storage, etc. — you can easily project costs and maintain the specific margins you need to ensure that your company is profitable.

4. Lower shipping costs. Most fulfillment solution providers have greater shipping volume and therefore can negotiate better rates with carriers.