Next3pl × Fulfil
3PL PROVIDER

Next3pl

Connect with Next3pl's global fulfillment network spanning the US, Canada, UK, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.

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Overview

E-commerce brands choose Next3pl for global fulfillment with strategic warehouse locations across the US, Canada, UK, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. Fulfil's native Next3pl integration enables merchants to leverage their worldwide fulfillment network while maintaining real-time visibility into inventory and orders across all regions.

Type: Direct 3PL Integration

Capabilities

  • Customer shipment fulfillment with tracking
  • Outbound internal shipments (transfers out)
  • Supplier shipment receiving
  • Inbound internal shipments (transfers in)
  • Global multi-location fulfillment
  • Real-time inventory synchronization

Supported Actions

From Fulfil to Next3pl:

  • Send customer shipments for fulfillment
  • Send outbound internal shipments
  • Send supplier shipments for receiving
  • Send inbound internal shipments

From Next3pl to Fulfil:

  • Receive fulfillment updates with tracking numbers
  • Receive outbound internal shipment shipping updates
  • Receive supplier shipment receipt confirmations
  • Receive inbound internal shipment receipt confirmations

Best For

  • Global E-commerce Brands: Companies selling to customers worldwide
  • Cross-Border Operations: Businesses shipping to multiple international markets
  • Multi-Region Fulfillment: Brands leveraging warehouses in North America, Europe, and Oceania
  • Growing DTC Brands: Companies expanding into new geographic markets
Setup Instructions

Step 1: Obtain Next3pl Credentials

Contact Next3pl to obtain your API Key.

Step 2: Create Next3pl Warehouse in Fulfil

  1. Navigate to Inventory & Stock > Locations
  2. Click Setup New Location
  3. Select Warehouse and configure:
  4. Type: 3PL
  5. 3PL Source: Next3pl
  6. Structure: As required for your operations
  7. Click Create

Step 3: Connect to Next3pl

  1. Open your Next3pl warehouse in Fulfil
  2. Click the three-dot action menu and select Connect to 3PL
  3. Enter your Next3pl API Key
  4. Click Connect

Step 4: Enable 3PL Schedules

Configure automated synchronization between Fulfil and Next3pl:

  1. Scroll to 3PL Schedules section in warehouse settings
  2. Click + to add schedules for each action:

For Fulfillment:
- Send customer shipments: Sends assigned shipments to Next3pl (recommended: 15 minutes)
- Get customer shipment advices: Retrieves tracking numbers and marks shipments as done
- Send internal shipments (to shipping 3PL): Sends assigned outbound internal shipments
- Get internal shipment advices (from shipping 3PL): Marks shipments as shipped with tracking

For Receiving:
- Send supplier shipments: Exports draft supplier shipments to Next3pl
- Get inventory receipts: Marks supplier shipments as received
- Send internal shipments (to receiving 3PL): Sends assigned internal shipments for receiving
- Get internal shipment advices (from receiving 3PL): Marks internal shipments as done

  1. Select an interval for each schedule or enter custom timing
  2. Click Save
Features in Fulfil

Global Multi-Location Fulfillment

Leverage Next3pl's warehouses across six regions (US, Canada, UK, Europe, Australia, New Zealand) to reduce international shipping times and costs.

Cross-Border Simplification

Reduce customs complexity and shipping costs by fulfilling from the region closest to your customers. Ship domestically even for international orders.

Full Shipment Lifecycle

Track customer shipments from order creation through fulfillment with automatic status updates and tracking number synchronization across all regions.

Bi-Directional Transfers

Send inventory between your warehouses and Next3pl facilities globally with automated tracking and receiving confirmations.

Real-Time Inventory Sync

Inventory adjustments made at Next3pl facilities automatically reflect in Fulfil, maintaining accurate stock levels across all global locations and sales channels.

Supplier Shipment Receiving

Send purchase orders to Next3pl warehouses for receiving. Once received, inventory automatically updates in Fulfil and becomes available across all sales channels.

Pricing

Next3pl pricing varies based on storage volume, order volume, and fulfillment services across different regions. Contact Next3pl directly for a quote tailored to your global fulfillment needs.

Support

For questions about this integration, contact Fulfil support. For Next3pl-specific questions or to set up your account, visit Next3pl or reach out to your Next3pl account manager.

Frequently asked questions

How do I set up Next3pl fulfillment in Fulfil?

To set up Next3pl in Fulfil, navigate to Inventory & Stock → Locations, create a new warehouse with Type set to 3PL, and configure your Next3pl credentials. The setup typically takes 45 minutes.

Can I use Next3pl for both Shopify and Amazon orders?

Yes, Fulfil's ERP automatically imports orders from Shopify, Amazon, and other channels. You can route all these orders to Next3pl for fulfillment, and tracking information syncs back to each sales channel automatically.

How does inventory sync work with Next3pl?

Inventory levels automatically sync in real-time between Next3pl and Fulfil. When products are received at Next3pl, stock levels update in Fulfil immediately. When orders are fulfilled, inventory decreases automatically. This ensures accurate stock counts across all your sales channels.

Can I send supplier shipments to Next3pl for receiving?

Yes, you can send purchase orders and supplier shipments directly to Next3pl for receiving. Fulfil exports the shipment details to Next3pl, and once they receive and inspect the products, the shipment is automatically marked as received in Fulfil with updated inventory levels.

Does tracking information sync automatically?

Yes, when Next3pl fulfills an order, tracking numbers automatically sync to Fulfil and push back to Shopify, Amazon, and other connected sales channels, triggering automated customer notification emails.

Can I route orders automatically to Next3pl?

Yes, Fulfil's automation rules allow you to automatically route specific orders to Next3pl based on product type, destination, inventory availability, or custom criteria. This eliminates manual warehouse assignment and ensures orders flow to the right fulfillment center automatically.

How are returns handled with Next3pl?

Returns can be sent directly to Next3pl for inspection and restocking. Once Next3pl receives and inspects returned products, inventory automatically updates in Fulfil and syncs back to your sales channels, making products available for sale again.

Can I manage multiple Next3pl warehouse locations?

Yes, Fulfil supports multiple Next3pl warehouse locations with unified visibility. You can view inventory across all Next3pl facilities, route orders to the optimal location based on proximity or stock availability, and track fulfillment status across all locations from a single dashboard.

How does order batching work with Next3pl?

Fulfil can batch multiple orders together before sending them to Next3pl based on your configured sync schedule. This reduces API calls and streamlines fulfillment operations. You can adjust the batch frequency to match your fulfillment volume—from every 5 minutes for high-volume operations to hourly for lower volumes.

Can I split orders between my own warehouse and Next3pl?

Yes, Fulfil intelligently splits orders when inventory is distributed across multiple warehouses. If some items are at Next3pl and others in your own warehouse, Fulfil creates separate shipments for each location, ensuring customers receive all their items while optimizing fulfillment from the most appropriate facility.

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