What warehouse, fulfilment, and ad hoc delivery services do members recommend for drinks businesses at different scales?
Members recommend different providers depending on business size and fulfilment need.
**Larger-scale warehousing and fulfilment:** - **BWA Logistics** — used for bonded warehouse and larger fulfilment operations
**Small-scale and direct-to-consumer (D2C) deliveries:** - **BoroughBox** — recommended for smaller deliveries and website order fulfilment - **DPD** — several members moved from APC to DPD and report generally good service, though note that service can dip during Christmas period - **Packfleet** — was previously used and praised, though members note it has been acquired by DHL, which some find expensive for small businesses
**Evaluation-stage options:** - **Vdepot** — one member was in talks with them for warehousing and fulfilment; community input was sought but limited feedback provided in discussion
Members suggest evaluating providers based on your current scale: larger bonded warehouse operations favour BWA, while smaller D2C brands tend toward BoroughBox or courier services like DPD. Be aware that post-acquisition pricing and service levels can shift (as happened with Packfleet → DHL).
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