ShipBob Expands Inventory Placement Program, Delivering Faster, Cost-Effective Fulfillment Across the U.S.

ShipBob Expands Inventory Placement Program

ShipBob, a global supply chain and fulfillment platform, has announced the full availability of its Inventory Placement Program (IPP) across the United States. The program, which automates the distribution and rebalancing of inventory using AI-powered tools, aims to reduce shipping times and costs for ecommerce merchants.

Launched in 2023, IPP has already delivered significant results for merchants. For example, those using IPP have reduced their average delivery time from 3.5 days to 2.8 days. Ali Shahid, COO of the brand Our Place, highlighted the transformative impact of ShipBob's platform on their operations: "Expanding our warehouse network from two to four warehouses resulted in $1.5 million in freight cost savings and cut our fulfillment times in half."

By leveraging ShipBob’s AI-powered Decision Engine, IPP handles everything from forecasting demand to selecting the most optimal fulfillment centers. This allows merchants to deliver orders faster, reduce shipping costs, and streamline their operations. Merchants can customize their inventory plans through ShipBob's dashboard and focus on growing their businesses rather than managing complex logistics.

Efficiency and Growth

For brands like Semaine Health, IPP has been key to driving growth. Matt Crane, the company’s Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer, noted that IPP’s inventory distribution model enabled them to reduce shipping costs by over $2 per order, leading to a quadrupling of their order volume in just one year. "We’ve been able to scale efficiently and save on costs thanks to the streamlined distribution model," Crane said.

Mitigating Risk in Peak Seasons

As the holiday season approaches, IPP also helps merchants mitigate potential supply chain disruptions caused by weather or high order volumes. By distributing inventory across multiple regions, IPP ensures continued operations, even if one region experiences delays.

About ShipBob



ShipBob is a global supply chain and fulfillment platform that serves small and mid-market ecommerce merchants. With a network of over 50 fulfillment centers across the United States, Canada, and other countries, ShipBob offers merchants cutting-edge technology to manage products, orders, and inventory across multiple sales channels. The platform also provides real-time analytics, support, and partnerships to help businesses grow efficiently.