Finding the right B2B fulfillment partner can transform your wholesale distribution from a logistical headache into a competitive advantage.
Unlike direct-to-consumer shipping, B2B fulfillment demands EDI integration for major retailers, strict compliance with vendor requirements, pallet-level freight optimization, and the ability to handle everything from individual wholesale orders to truckload shipments destined for distribution centers.
The wrong 3PL partner means chargebacks from retailers, lost wholesale accounts, and operational chaos. The right one becomes an extension of your team—handling retail compliance, managing returns, and scaling seamlessly as your B2B channels grow.
Here are six B2B fulfillment companies that excel at wholesale distribution, retail partnerships, and the complex requirements that separate B2B logistics from standard ecommerce fulfillment.
| 3PL Provider | Specialty | Key Features | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Stag Fulfillment | Big, heavy, bulky products (20+ lbs, parcel & pallet); retail distribution | Financial guarantees (zero shrinkage, 100% accuracy); EDI integration; 2-day US shipping (96%); Retail compliance expertise | Selective client acceptance (<5%) |
| Buske Logistics | Automotive sequencing; Food-grade warehousing; Regulated industries | 37 facilities across North America; FDA-approved facilities; Fortune 500 track record; JIT delivery for OEMs | Rapid recent expansion (15 to 37 facilities in 5 years) |
| Speed Commerce | Omnichannel distribution; Contact center integration | 24/7/365 contact center; Custom embroidery/engraving; 150+ platform integrations; 500K+ sq ft capacity | US-focused infrastructure |
| Renewal Logistics | Apparel and consumer goods; Returns refurbishment | Reported 99.99% accuracy (24M+ orders); 85K sq ft cleaning facility; Mold remediation; Retail compliance (90+ retailers) | Apparel-exclusive focus; Southeastern US footprint only; Mid-market scale |
| ShipBob | Omnichannel brands; Retail + DTC fulfillment | 60+ global fulfillment centers; EDI integration; Proprietary WMS (reported 99.97% accuracy); AI inventory placement | Pricing favors 1,000+ monthly orders |
| ShipMonk | Multi-channel fulfillment; EDI compliance | 12 owned facilities; Virtual Carrier Network (AI optimization); Perfect Order Program; 99.9% accuracy | Heavy item surcharges (5+ lbs) |
Red Stag Fulfillment
Red Stag Fulfillment specializes in heavy, bulky, and oversized products (parcel and freight). We offer financial guarantees backed by direct compensation—including zero shrinkage, 100% order accuracy, and on-time shipping.
Strengths
Built for B2B wholesale and retail fulfillment. Dedicated freight bays and specialized equipment handle LTL and FTL shipping. Retail compliance expertise helps avoid chargebacks from Walmart, Target, and Amazon. Strong carrier relationships and end-to-end freight management let you handle parcel and freight fulfillment under one roof.
EDI integration for seamless retail order processing. Electronic data interchange automates purchase orders from major retailers and shipping partners. We can integrate with any retailer via direct integration, middleware, or API. Real-time order status visibility tracks shipments from assembly to delivery.
Retailer routing guide compliance. We follow all retailer routing guides to ensure compliant, on-time deliveries that avoid chargebacks and meet exact specifications for every major retailer.
Value-added pallet services. Options include clear and black shrink wrap, corner boards, corrugated pads, banding, carton labeling, and serial number scanning. All services are priced per unit or per service application.
Flexible carrier network optimized for cost and service. Our dedicated logistics team manages transportation across a wide variety of national and regional LTL and FTL carriers. Full suite of carrier options ensures you meet price and service level requirements for every shipment.
Buske Logistics
A century-old 3PL operating 7.5 million square feet across 37 North American locations, Buske specializes in automotive sequencing, food-grade warehousing, and regulated industry fulfillment for Fortune 500 enterprises requiring complex, compliance-driven B2B distribution.
Strengths
Automotive sequencing expertise. In-Line Vehicle Sequencing (ILVS) technology enables JIT delivery to OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. They manage kitting, labeling, and line-side delivery with real-time inventory tracking that supports lean manufacturing operations.
Multi-vertical regulatory compliance. FDA-approved and ISO 9001-certified food-grade facilities handle food distribution. ITAR/EAR/FAA compliance supports aerospace and defense logistics. Temperature-controlled pharmaceutical distribution meets strict healthcare industry standards.
Enterprise-scale technology infrastructure. Made4Net’s Synapse 3PLExpert WMS provides real-time visibility across all 37 locations. AI-powered demand forecasting and EDI/API integration enable seamless connection with client ERP and TMS systems.
Proven Fortune 500 track record. They serve 29 Fortune 500 companies across automotive, CPG, aerospace, and healthcare sectors. 100+ years of operational history demonstrates stability and sophisticated supply chain management capabilities.
Strategic geographic coverage. The #1 3PL ranking in Canada plus concentrated presence in key automotive corridors (Detroit), food manufacturing regions (Kentucky bourbon industry via Hydra Warehouse acquisition), and confectionery distribution hubs (Minnesota via Strategic Warehousing acquisition).
Speed Commerce
A full-service 3PL with 40+ years of fulfillment experience, Speed Commerce combines warehousing, order fulfillment, and a 200-seat contact center operation to manage both B2B logistics and customer communications under a single vendor relationship.
Strengths
Integrated contact center operations with 24/7/365 availability. US and Philippines locations handle inbound calls, email, chat, and SMS support. This is valuable for B2B companies where business customers require direct communication with fulfillment operations to address special requests, expedite orders, or manage exceptions.
Advanced customization and value-added services. Embroidery, laser etching, engraving, and complex kitting operations with proven execution on specialized B2B applications like custom embroidered medical scrubs, laser-etched corporate promotional products, and prescription verification integration for contact lens fulfillment.
Strategic multi-warehouse network across the United States. Over 500,000 sq ft of capacity positioned to reach most domestic B2B customers within cost-effective shipping windows. Negotiated carrier discounts of 10-30% below standard retail rates benefit high-volume B2B distributors.
Omnichannel inventory synchronization across 150+ platform integrations. Deposco WMS/OMS software prevents overselling when B2B companies sell simultaneously through proprietary portals, general marketplaces (Amazon, Walmart, eBay), and distributor channels with real-time inventory visibility.
Four decades of operational history. Institutional knowledge about fulfillment workflows, customer retention challenges, and supply chain optimization translates into practical problem-solving for B2B companies with complex fulfillment requirements.
Renewal Logistics
A specialized apparel and consumer goods 3PL with an 85,000-square-foot cleaning and restoration facility, Renewal Logistics processes 24+ million orders annually at 99.999% accuracy while providing proprietary mold remediation, high-volume returns refurbishment, and complex retail compliance services for wholesale distribution.
Strengths
Extreme SKU complexity management. Purpose-built warehouse management systems handle apparel’s exponential SKU proliferation where single styles require 30-40 different SKUs across sizes and colors. They process orders at Six Sigma quality levels (99.99983% accuracy across 24+ million orders).
Integrated reverse logistics and returns recovery. An 85,000-square-foot dedicated cleaning facility with wet cleaning, dry cleaning, steam tunnels, and industrial pressing equipment processes returns back to first-quality condition. This transforms the 20-50% apparel return rate from expense into profit recovery opportunity with documented 5-day turnaround on projects initially quoted at 2-3 months.
Proprietary mold remediation and distressed inventory recovery. Guaranteed complete mold contamination elimination processes up to 25,000 units per day using environmentally friendly, non-toxic sanitizers. This recovers merchandise that would otherwise represent total loss (documented case: $1.8M wholesale order saved from mold contamination).
Wholesale retail compliance and specialized order prep. Expertise managing vendor compliance across 90+ retail relationships with capability to output 100,000+ units per day for trim removal/replacement, multi-SKU warehouse club pallet configurations, and retailer-specific packaging to avoid $3,000+ per-truckload chargebacks.
Rapid workforce scalability. Proprietary database of 2,000 ranked workers (rated A-D by attendance, quality, speed) enables 400% production increase within 24 hours without relying on external staffing agencies, supporting seasonal demand fluctuations and project surges.
ShipBob
A tech-enabled 3PL operating 60+ fulfillment centers across six countries with proprietary warehouse management software, ShipBob offers a specialized B2B Fulfillment Suite with EDI integration for major retailers and unified omnichannel infrastructure that enables brands to simultaneously manage DTC, marketplace, and retail fulfillment through a single dashboard.
Strengths
Comprehensive B2B retail fulfillment capabilities. EDI integration with major retailers like Walmart, automated compliance with retailer-specific packaging and labeling requirements, pallet preparation and freight management. Proven track record enabling brands like Dossier Perfumes to distribute across nearly 4,000 Walmart store locations while maintaining DTC operations through the same fulfillment infrastructure.
Proprietary warehouse management system standardized across 100% of fulfillment centers globally. This provides 99.97% order accuracy, real-time inventory synchronization across all sales channels (preventing overselling between B2B and DTC), and sophisticated algorithms that automatically optimize inventory placement across their network to reduce shipping zones and costs.
Inventory Placement Program using machine learning. Strategic distribution of inventory across fulfillment centers based on historical sales data, real-time demand signals, and geographic analysis. Our Place saved $1.5 million annually on shipping costs while cutting fulfillment times in half by expanding from two to four strategically positioned fulfillment centers through this program.
Unified omnichannel dashboard and analytics. Manage B2B retail orders, DTC fulfillment, marketplace sales, and subscription programs through a single interface with granular cost-per-order metrics, SKU velocity analysis, demand forecasting, and automated reorder point notifications that prevent stockouts across all channels.
Global fulfillment network spanning US, Canada, UK, EU, and Australia. Domestic fulfillment capabilities in each region. Aroma360 reduced European shipping times from 25 days to 3 days by leveraging ShipBob’s UK fulfillment center instead of shipping internationally from the US, dramatically reducing costs while improving delivery speed for B2B retail partners.
ShipMonk
A technology-driven 3PL operating 12 owned fulfillment centers globally, ShipMonk combines EDI-compliant B2B fulfillment with their proprietary Virtual Carrier Network that uses AI to optimize carrier selection and reduce shipping costs for both retail and DTC orders.
Strengths
EDI compliance and Perfect Order Program. Direct integrations with major retailers like Walmart, Target, and Amazon Business enable automated order receipt through electronic data interchange. Their Perfect Order Program provides chargeback coverage for B2B orders meeting ShipMonk’s quality standards, protecting margins from retailer penalties.
Unified platform for multi-channel fulfillment. Single system manages B2B wholesale orders, DTC e-commerce, Amazon FBA prep, and marketplace fulfillment simultaneously. Merchants can configure entirely different fulfillment rules and workflows for retail versus consumer orders while preventing overselling across channels.
Virtual Carrier Network for B2B shipping optimization. AI-powered system evaluates thousands of variables per shipment to dynamically select optimal carriers for pallet shipments and parcel orders. ShipMonk leverages their massive shipping volume to secure negotiated rates individual businesses can’t access independently.
99.9% order accuracy with specialized B2B handling. Barcode scanning at multiple checkpoints and automated dimensioning equipment (Cubiscan) during receiving ensures precise measurements for retailer compliance. Seven-day-per-week operations prevent weekend order backups that create retailer shipping delays.
Strategic facility network for 2-day ground shipping. 12 owned and operated facilities across North America (including Fort Lauderdale, Las Vegas, Dallas-Fort Worth, Pennsylvania, Louisville, California, Ontario, and Mexico) enable cost-effective 2-day ground delivery to majority of continental U.S. for retail replenishment orders.
