Pop-up Distribution Centers
Closing the distance between you and your customers
Meeting customer expectations has never been more critical or more challenging. By spreading inventory out across multiple nodes, retailers are discovering they can better support consumer demand for faster shipping and personalized shopping experiences.
PFS’ pop-up distribution center (DC) solution allows you to gain the benefits of a traditional fulfillment model without the cost barrier.
Discover how pop-up DCs can benefit you.
Key benefits
- Reduces the distance to customers
- Enables 1-2 day delivery across the region with lower shipping costs
- Expands delivery options, e.g. enables same-day courier delivery
- Requires temporary, lightweight infrastructure – no long-term commitments
- Supports automated fulfillment operations for speed and accuracy
- Takes only days to set up the infrastructure and requires power and Wi-Fi only
Is a pop-up right for you?
There are many circumstances that can benefit from a temporary, localized fulfillment operation. Pop-up operations can run for hours, days or months, and can range from small operations in your store stock room to significant square footage in a 3PL’s warehouse.
Pop-up scenarios:
- Peak alleviation
- Event support
- Temporary regional node
- Loyalty programs
- Clearance events
- Dark store fulfillment
Automated fulfillment process
Our pop-up solutions are powered by RetailConnect, our proprietary, cloud-based solution that complements existing omnichannel technology and automates pick/pack/ship process:
- Efficient: Organized order processing ensures highly accurate and fast fulfillment
- Customizable: Enhancements for wave management, exception handling, and added carrier shopping options
- Lightweight: User-friendly hardware requires minimal space yet keeps orders organized
- Seamless: Integrating with your eCommerce platform, POS and DOM system, the cloud-based technology drives an automated fulfillment process
The difference a day makes
A multi-node operation is critical to your brand’s ability to support demand for fast delivery. In addition to pop-ups, PFS enables brands to decentralize fulfillment operations through store fulfillment, metro-area fulfillment and permanent regional fulfillment nodes - all with a common goal to get orders to your customers as quickly and affordably as possible, while maintaining a quality, personalized experience.
Establish your pop-up today
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