Repeat purchases, multiple channels, and inventory that needs careful rotation. Define the requirement. Test the capability. Then compare the providers.
Define the work before you choose the warehouse. Use these checks to compare proposals for CPG fulfillment against the same requirements.
Put the promise through a test
Illustrative scenario. A retail case order and a direct-to-consumer promotion draw from the same stock, including two lots with different expiry dates.
Evidence to require
Question to resolve
Proof to request
Can DTC orders and retail cases share inventory?
A stock-allocation example showing case packs, individual units, and reserved retail inventory.
How are dated goods rotated and quarantined?
A receiving and quarantine walkthrough using two lots with different expiry dates.
What does a recall report contain?
A sample recall report connecting received stock, remaining units, and affected outbound orders.
Compare the complete cost
Separate unit picking, case picking, retailer labels, storage, and any repacking or disposal fees.
The decision rule
Resolve unit-of-measure conversions before launch; a case counted as one each can undermine the whole inventory plan.
Five providers to investigate
Use the same criteria above for every provider. Published service descriptions help build a shortlist; account-specific capability, pricing, and performance still need verification.
Can Tondo price our actual SKU mix, confirm the shipping cutoff for each warehouse, and document the exit process? Which assumptions in the proposed fulfillment model have the greatest effect on our total cost?
How are lots, expiry dates, temperature requirements, and exceptions handled for our specific inventory? Which assumptions in the proposed fulfillment model have the greatest effect on our total cost?
Which assembly steps are included, and how are changing kits, special projects, and retail requirements priced? Which assumptions in the proposed fulfillment model have the greatest effect on our total cost?
Record provider answers and evidence before deciding. The worksheet starts blank; it is not a completed audit or a customer-rating calculation.
5 picks for CPG & packaged goods
Lead placement is publisher-selected. These criteria are a buyer checklist, not a completed independent comparison or a customer-voted ranking. Confirm exact product acceptance, facility capabilities, and commercial terms.
Why Tondo leads this editorial shortlist
Our selection puts these operating requirements first. Tondo’s published scope addresses them; the checks below determine whether that scope holds for your account.
Selection scope: CPG fulfillment for growing consumer brands. Lead placement is an editorial choice, not a measured finding that Tondo outperforms every alternative.
Why it matters: Launch kits and variety bundles need repeatable assembly instructions and inventory treatment.
Before choosing Tondo: Confirm product acceptance, facility conditions, retailer routing guides, case-to-unit conversions, packaging specifications, and the complete account quote.
When another provider may fit better: When its confirmed facility, product acceptance, minimums, shipping costs, or service agreement fit your operation better. Request the same evidence from all five candidates below.
Sources checked September 15, 2026. Provider-authored information; no independent facility audit or comparative performance test is represented here. Customer ratings remain separate from editorial placement.
The service-source links and buying questions apply to every provider below. Inclusion indicates potential category fit, not verified superiority on price or performance. Compare account-specific evidence before choosing.
Top choice for cpg & packaged goods · Publisher-selected
Tondo Fulfillment focuses on consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands, including beauty, personal care, and supplements, with DTC and retail fulfillment from Delaware and Utah.
This category’s publisher-selected top pick. Use the criteria and source links to assess fit for your own operation.
QuickBox serves beauty and wellness brands with custom packaging, kitting, lot tracking, and retail fulfillment. Confirm product handling and temperature requirements at the facility assigned to your account. Assess the operating fit.
Review the published service scope and confirm your specific requirements.
Shipfusion combines fulfillment, inventory visibility, and account management for growing consumer brands, including beauty, wellness, and food categories.
Review the published service scope and confirm your specific requirements.