Lower costs through volume
By bundling orders from multiple webshops we get collective volume discounts from fulfillment partners. We pass those savings on to you.
Collective Purchasing
Stronger together: collective purchasing for webshops
Small webshops pay too much for fulfillment — or cannot get a contract at all. Through collective purchasing we bundle multiple webshops and negotiate better rates together with professional fulfillment partners.
What is collective purchasing of fulfillment?
Collective purchasing is a proven model: by joining forces you buy together at lower costs. At weunitebrands we apply this to fulfillment. All connected webshops bundle their order volumes, allowing us as a collective to negotiate better terms and lower rates with professional fulfillment partners.
Bundle
Multiple webshops bundle their orders under one contract. Together you reach volumes you could never achieve alone.
Negotiate
With the collective volume we negotiate sharp rates with fulfillment partners. The more volume, the lower the price.
Save
The volume discount is passed on to all participants. Everyone benefits from lower fulfillment costs per order.
How does collective purchasing work?
In four steps from individual webshop to collective advantage.
- 01Join us
Choose a weunitebrands plan or connect your existing webshop via our fulfillment API.
- 02Orders are bundled
Your orders are automatically bundled with those of other connected webshops under one collective contract.
- 03Volume discount achieved
The collective volume ensures sharper rates with our fulfillment partners. Discounts you would never get on your own.
- 04Lower costs per order
The volume discount is passed on. You pay less per order than when you arrange a contract yourself.
Benefits of collective purchasing
Why more and more webshops choose collective fulfillment via weunitebrands.
Access to large fulfillment partners
Normally as a small webshop you cannot get a contract with professional fulfillment partners. Through collective purchasing you can.
No minimum volumes required
You do not need hundreds of orders per month yourself. The collective ensures that the minimum volumes are met.
Automatic economies of scale
The more webshops participate, the larger the collective volume. The cost per order decreases automatically as the network grows.
Fully managed
Contracts, integrations and negotiations with fulfillment partners: we take care of it. You focus on selling.
Choice of multiple partners
We work with various fulfillment partners. Choose the partner that best fits your products and needs.
Who is collective purchasing for?
Small webshops
Not enough volume for your own fulfillment contract? Through the collective you still get access.
Starting entrepreneurs
No hassle with contract negotiations. Start immediately with professional fulfillment at fair rates.
Freelancers
Focus on your product and customers. We handle the logistics and collective purchasing advantage.
Associations & clubs
Sell merchandise without logistical worries. Benefit from low rates thanks to the collective.
Self-managed vs. collective purchasing
What is the difference between finding a fulfillment partner yourself and collective purchasing via weunitebrands?
| Aspect | Self-managed | Collective purchasing |
|---|---|---|
| Access to fulfillment partners | Often rejected (too little volume) | Direct access via collective |
| Cost per order | High (individual rate) | Low (collective volume discount) |
| Minimum volumes | ||
| Contract negotiation | Do it yourself | Handled by weunitebrands |
| Technical integration | Build yourself (weeks of work) | Ready to use |
| Economies of scale with growth |
Frequently asked questions about collective purchasing
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What is collective purchasing of fulfillment?
Collective purchasing means that multiple webshops bundle their fulfillment needs. By working together you get access to volume discounts from professional fulfillment partners. Think of it as a purchasing cooperative: together you buy cheaper than alone.
How does collective fulfillment work at weunitebrands?
All connected webshops bundle their orders under one collective contract with fulfillment partners. The total volume of all webshops together determines the discount. The more webshops participate, the lower the cost per order for everyone.
What does collective purchasing of fulfillment cost?
The fulfillment costs depend on the collective volume and the chosen fulfillment partner. Through collective purchasing, the rates per order are significantly lower than when you arrange a contract as an individual webshop. Contact us for a custom quote.
Do I need a weunitebrands webshop to participate?
No, you do not. You can also just use our fulfillment API with your existing webshop. This way you still benefit from collective purchasing of fulfillment without switching platforms.
Who is collective purchasing suitable for?
Collective purchasing is ideal for small and medium-sized webshops that do not have enough volume on their own for favorable fulfillment contracts. Think of starting entrepreneurs, freelancers, associations and niche webshops.
How does this differ from arranging fulfillment yourself?
If you arrange fulfillment yourself, you have to individually close contracts with parties that often require minimum volumes. The costs per order are higher and you have to build integrations yourself. With collective purchasing via weunitebrands, all of this is already arranged at lower rates.
Ready to benefit from collective purchasing?
Schedule a demo and discover how much you can save on fulfillment costs through collective purchasing.