Ship from Store

Ship from Store is a fulfillment model where online orders are shipped directly from a physical store instead of a central warehouse. The store acts as a local shipping hub, efficiently using its inventory.

A WMS is key for Ship-from-Store operations: it synchronizes inventory in real time, automatically assigns orders to the appropriate store, and manages picking, packing, and shipping. This ensures fast, reliable, and cross-channel fulfillment.

Practical Example:
A customer orders a jacket online. The WMS detects that the nearest store has the item in stock, reserves it, and triggers shipping directly from that store.