With the rapid development of e-commerce, more and more sellers have entered the Meikeduo platform to open stores. However, after the products are laid out, sellers must face an important decision: how to choose the right logistics method. In Meikeduo cross-border stores, sellers can mainly choose from two logistics modes: self-delivery and FBM warehouse. These two modes have their own advantages and disadvantages, which will be analyzed in detail below.
1. Self-delivery mode: flexible but requires self-logistics arrangement.
Meikeduo self-delivery can only choose one logistics, which means that after the buyer places an order, the seller directly ships from China to the buyer’s address, using door-to-door delivery. The flexibility of this method has been recognized by sellers, but it is necessary to find a freight forwarder or courier company to transport the goods. This has increased the workload of sellers to a certain extent.
Currently, Brazil, Colombia, Chile and Mexico sites support the self-delivery mode. In particular, Brazil and Colombia sites currently only provide self-delivery options. At these sites, after the seller ships the goods from China, the buyer will receive the goods within 25 working days. The cost of the self-delivery model mainly includes international transportation costs, so it is relatively cheap.
2. FBM warehouse model: convenient but there may be risks in delivery.
Meikeduo can only choose one logistics company for self-delivery. The FBM warehouse model (Fulfilled by Merchant) requires sellers to send the goods to Meikeduo’s designated warehouse first. After the buyer places an order, the platform warehouse will ship the goods. This method is relatively simple for sellers to operate. They only need to send the goods to the designated warehouse, and the subsequent sorting, packaging and delivery are the responsibility of the platform. However, it should be noted that since the platform is responsible for delivery, the risk of sending the wrong goods increases to a certain extent.
Currently, under the FBM model, Mexico and Chile sites provide overseas warehouses operated by the platform, but the size of the goods shipped must not exceed 48cm. Sellers only need to pack the goods and send them to the designated warehouse of the platform, and the rest of the logistics process will be borne by the platform. However, compared with the self-delivery model, the FBM warehouse model has higher costs, mainly because the platform provides more logistics services.
3. Trade-off: Choose according to the product and situation.
In the Meikeduo cross-border store, the logistics choices faced by sellers are mainly concentrated on the two options of self-delivery and FBM warehouse mode. Before making a decision, sellers need to make a comprehensive consideration of their own situation and product characteristics.
The self-delivery model is relatively flexible. Sellers can choose suitable freight forwarders and express companies independently, which can better control the logistics links, and the cost is relatively low. However, the operation requires sellers to arrange it themselves, which may increase the workload.
In contrast, the FBM warehouse model is more convenient, and the platform is responsible for subsequent logistics operations, thus saving sellers’ time and energy. However, since the platform is involved in the delivery process, the risk of sending the wrong goods also increases accordingly, and the cost will be higher.
In summary, Meikeduo can only choose one logistics for self-delivery. When choosing a logistics model, sellers should comprehensively consider factors such as product characteristics, their own situation, and budget. For sellers who focus on flexibility and are willing to undertake certain logistics arrangements, the self-delivery model may be more suitable. For sellers who want more convenient operations, the FBM warehouse model may be more able to meet their needs.