Fulfillment by yourself means that the seller sells and completes the order delivery by himself through a third-party logistics carrier. The seller needs to be responsible for a series of processes such as inventory management, packaging, delivery, after-sales consultation, return and exchange, etc. On the Meikeduo platform, self-delivery involves key factors such as freight calculation method, size and weight requirements, and order processing time. This article will explore these key points in depth to help sellers better understand the self-delivery process.
1. Calculation method of self-delivery freight.
In international logistics transportation, the freight of the shipment is usually calculated based on the gross weight or volume weight of the shipment. On the Meikeduo platform, the self-delivery freight for Brazil, Chile, and Colombia is calculated based on the gross weight of the shipment, while the self-delivery freight for Mexico considers both the gross weight and volume weight of the shipment, with the larger value as the billing weight.
Gross weight calculation rules for shipments: The gross weight of the shipment includes the weight of the goods themselves and the weight of the packaging materials used for the goods. Therefore, when calculating the gross weight of the shipment, please make sure to include the outer packaging of the shipment when it is shipped, not just the weight of the goods.
Calculation rules for the volumetric weight of shipments: The volumetric weight of a shipment is calculated based on the dimensions (length, width, and height) of the shipment (including the goods and the shipping package). The specific calculation formula is as follows:
Volume weight = length x width x height / 5000
2. Self-delivery size and weight requirements.
According to the import and export policies of each site and the operating guidelines of the logistics carrier, the following are the restrictions on the size and weight of self-delivery on the Meikeduo platform. Sellers can refer to these requirements to ship.
Meikeduo self-delivery requirements:
Self-delivery performance indicators: Order processing time: The processing time (Handling Time) of self-delivery orders is closely related to the store’s reputation and the buyer’s shopping experience. Order processing time refers to the actual operation time taken by the seller from the time the order is obtained to the time the order package is delivered to the logistics carrier and the logistics order number is uploaded.
The specific assessment includes the following steps:
The above steps must be completed before the order processing time expires, otherwise the buyer has the right to open a dispute or cancel the order.
Currently, the order processing time limit of Meikeduo’s respective delivery stations is 4 working days. It is recommended to deliver the order to the domestic collection warehouse of the logistics carrier within 1-2 days to ensure that there is enough time to process the order and enter the system.
After the order processing time limit expires, the officially bound logistics carrier will complete the delivery within the specified 15-25 working days. In order to maintain the good state of order processing time limit, sellers need to reserve enough operation time.
Print logistics waybill
Affix the logistics waybill to the goods, and send it to the collection warehouse of the logistics carrier after packaging
The logistics carrier scans the goods and enters the system, changing the order status from “To Prepare” to “Ready to ship”, indicating that the processing time limit has ended.
3. The key to the success of self-delivery.
For self-delivery sellers, it is very important to improve delivery efficiency and reduce delivery costs. Self-fulfillment involves multiple processes, including inventory management, packaging, order processing, logistics and distribution, etc., so sellers can use tools such as ERP systems to reduce costs and increase efficiency.
Conclusion:
Self-fulfillment is a sales method that requires sellers to take on more responsibilities and processes. Understanding key factors such as self-fulfillment freight calculation methods, dimensional weight requirements, and order processing time will help sellers better manage and expand their online business. In the process of self-fulfillment, efficient process management and providing an excellent shopping experience are the keys to success.