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The 3PL Built for Shopify Brands Ready to Scale

Smart Warehousing handles pick, pack, and ship — so you can focus on growing your brand. Our direct Shopify integration means orders flow in and tracking flows out, automatically.

Sell it on Shopify. Ship it with Smart.

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Native Shopify integration · Requires Shopify Grow Plan or higher

Why Smart Warehousing + Shopify?

A 3PL Warehouse That Speaks Shopify Natively

The Smart Warehousing Information Management System (SWIMS) connects your Shopify directly to our warehouse operations, creating a scalable way to manage orders.

last mile delivery

Faster Time to Doorstep

Orders flow directly into our warehouse management system, so fulfillment can begin without manual imports or delays.

inventory management

Live Inventory Accuracy

Stock levels stay in sync between SWIMS and your Shopify storefront, so you never oversell or lose visibility into what's on-shelf.

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Tracking on Autopilot

Once an order ships, tracking details flow back into Shopify, keeping customers informed without extra work for your team.

Integration Customization for Tailored Operations

Build beyond the standard setup with customizations that fit your business rules and operational needs.

  • Bundles or SKU Translations
  • Marketing Inserts or Include with Order Items
  • Discount Codes or Gift Card SKUs
  • Multiple Facility Routing

We configure the integration around how you actually sell, and keep it flexible as channels, programs, and volumes change.

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Shopify Integration Process

A standard Shopify integration is completed in phases, including development, testing, and production monitoring. Timelines vary depending on your configuration and customization needs.

1
Data Request
We start by requesting your Shopify data and confirming operational requirements.
2
Review with Tech Analyst
Our team reviews the request, validates the configuration, and maps the scope of work.
3
Development Begins
Target go-live date communicated, and development work begins.
4
Testing with Customer
End-to-end testing is completed to confirm the integration performs as expected.
5
Launch + Monitoring
After launch, we monitor live activity closely for two days, addressing exceptions early.
99.7% ON-TIME SHIPPING RATE
100% NATIONWIDE 2 DAY SHIPPING
99.8% INVENTORY ACCURACY (UNIT LEVEL)
Our Capabilities

A Shopify Fulfillment Partner Built for Growth

Whether you're outgrowing in-house fulfillment or looking to replace an existing 3PL, our Shopify integration gives you the visibility and flexibility needed to scale confidently.

Proprietary Technology

From day one, we built our own warehouse management system (SWIMS) rather than licensing off-the-shelf software, because we knew that owning our technology meant owning our ability to serve customers better.

SWIMS is engineered to connect with the systems that power your business, and is continuously refined, adding capabilities to enhance your operations.

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Warehouse Network Across 12 U.S. Markets

Smart Warehousing operates a nationwide network of strategically located facilities that keep your products close to your customers. With more than 10 million square feet of space, including temperature-controlled environments, we handle everything from perishable goods to bulky and fragile items. This network is designed to strengthen your supply chain with optimized inventory placement, efficient fulfillment, and reliable two-day delivery coverage across the U.S.

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Omnichannel Fulfillment

Stockouts are a real risk when Shopify brands expand beyond a single storefront. Smart Warehousing lets you fulfill every channel—Shopify, marketplaces, retail, and B2B—from one shared inventory, keeping stock levels accurate and synchronized in real time. With a single 3PL partner and one source of truth for inventory, you can scale into new channels without adding operational complexity.

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Flexible, Scalable Solutions
Smart Warehousing gives growing brands access to the fulfillment infrastructure and technology they need to operate at a higher level. Our WMS and visibility tools provide a single system of record for inventory, giving you more control and real-time visibility. When you partner with Smart, you gain the resources and operational flexibility to scale as your business grows.

Connect Shopify to Smarter Fulfillment Operations

Talk with our team about your order volume, product mix, and fulfillment needs. We’ll map out a plan built for your operation.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How does the Shopify integration work?

Our platform, SWIMS, connects directly to your Shopify store via API. Once the integration is live, it continuously monitors your store for unfulfilled orders. When a new order comes in, it's automatically pulled into SWIMS so our warehouse team can begin fulfillment.

Once the order ships, the tracking information is pushed back from SWIMS to Shopify, where it attaches to the original order.
Which Shopify plan do I need?
You'll need to be on Shopify's Grow Plan or higher. The Basic Plan does not share consignee (shipping recipient) information due to Shopify's PII limitations, which prevents us from fulfilling orders on your customers' behalf.
What does the standard Shopify integration include?

Every Shopify integration includes four core capabilities out of the box:

  • Automatic ingestion of unfulfilled ("pending") orders into SWIMS
  • Fulfillment status updates pushed back into Shopify after shipment
  • Inventory synchronization between SWIMS and your Shopify storefront
  • Custom reference field mapping to match your internal order data
Can the integration be customized for our specific operations?

Yes. The standard integration covers most Shopify brands, but we can extend the API configuration to support more complex workflows, including:

  • Bundles or SKU translations
  • Discount codes and gift card SKUs
  • Marketing inserts and include-with-order items
  • Multiple facility routing for brands with distributed inventory

Customizations are scoped during the tech analyst review and factored into the integration timeline.
How long does it take to go live?

Timeline varies depending on the complexity of your setup and any customizations required. Your target go-live date is confirmed during the tech analyst review, so expectations are set early in the process.
Will my inventory stay accurate across both Shopify and the warehouse? Yes. Inventory synchronization is included in the standard integration. As orders are fulfilled and stock moves in the warehouse, SWIMS updates your Shopify storefront in real time, so you always have an accurate picture of what's available to sell.
What if an order is cancelled after it's been sent to the warehouse? The integration is designed to handle order cancellations. If an order is cancelled in Shopify before it has shipped, the cancellation status is communicated back through SWIMS so warehouse operations can be stopped or reversed accordingly. Your tech analyst will walk through the specifics of cancellation handling during the scoping process.
Do you have minimums for storage fees or order volumes? Smart Warehousing applies a weekly account management fee, but otherwise, requires no minimums for storage, orders, or SKUs. We are small business friendly!
Can you provide fulfillment for products requiring temperature control? Yes, we have temperature-controlled warehouses that accommodate ambient, refrigerated, and frozen fulfillment needs.

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