Logistics in the supplement industry - the challenges of today's market
The dietary supplement industry is growing rapidly - consumers buy them via online shops, marketplace platforms (e.g. Allegro, Amazon) or social media. This means increasing challenges in terms of logistics: fast picking, flawless packaging and efficient shipping.
Traditional methods of warehouse and order management are becoming insufficient. The solution is automation of logistics based on IT integrations.
What is the automation of supplement logistics?
Automation is the use of IT systems to:
- order picking from various sales channels,
- data transfer to the warehouse and packaging systems,
- real-time stock tracking,
- handling courier shipments and generating labels,
- integration with payment and invoicing systems.
This ensures that the process from the customer clicking "buy now" to sending the package is faster, cheaper and virtually flawless.
How do IT integrations reduce logistics costs?
💰 Fewer mistakes = fewer returns
Automatic picking systems reduce the risk of packaging errors.
📦 Stock optimisation
The system tracks stocks and informs you when production or raw material orders are needed - no more excess or shortages.
🚚 Lower shipping costs
Integration with courier companies allows you to benefit from preferential rates and automatic selection of the cheapest option.
⏱ Saving staff time
Automation eliminates manual data entry - the team can focus on sales and marketing development.
Examples of integration in practice
- Integration of online shop (WooCommerce, Shopify) with fulfillment - orders are received automatically and the system generates shipping documents.
- API from Allegro or Amazon - full order processing from the marketplace without additional work.
- Integration with ERP - You combine production, warehouse and sales in one ecosystem.
- Automatic invoicing and reports - order in documentation and quick access to analytical data.
Pharma Dot Fulfillment - logistics automation in practice
At Pharma Dot we support supplement brands by offering modern fulfillment combined with IT integrations.
What do you gain?
- Full integration with your online shop and marketplace,
- Automatic notifications and order tracking,
- Nutritional supplement compliant storage,
- Handling orders from single parcels to large volumes,
- Real-time reports and full stock control.
Summary
Automation of supplement logistics is not the future - it is the present, without which it is difficult to compete in e-commerce. With IT integrations, you can reduce costs, increase shipping speed and improve customer service.
👉 Want to automate the logistics of your supplement brand? Contact us and see how Pharma Dot can help you with this.
