Supplement Fulfillment Services
Scale your brand. Not your risk.
The 3PL for supplement brands that can’t afford a recall, a failed audit, or an expired bottle on a customer’s doorstep.
Comparing 3PLs?
We’re investing in fulfillment as an extension of the wellness experience itself. When wellness becomes a daily priority, reliability matters as much as the product.
Sienna McCormick
Co-Founder and Co-CEO at Create Wellness
Trusted by supplement & wellness brands
When the FDA calls, you’re protected
If the FDA issues a recall on a specific lot tomorrow, can you answer these in 48 hours?
Which orders included that lot?
Every order is tagged with the exact lot it shipped from. Pull the list of affected orders in minutes, not days.
Where did they ship?
Customer-level traceability down to the ZIP. You hand the FDA, the retailer, or your insurer the same data we use to investigate.
How many units are still in inventory?
Real-time stock by lot. Affected units quarantined in the platform before the next pick wave starts.
Find out where your brand is exposed
A 30-minute compliance review with a supplement specialist. Backed by 99.9% lot accuracy across our supplement network. No pitch, just a clear read on your risk.
5 things every supplement brand needs from a 3PL.
1. FDA registration
FDA registered. Ship from a network audited the way your brand will be.
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2. Lot history
Every bottle, traceable to its lot. If a question ever comes, you have the answer before it does.
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3. Compliant returns
Every controlled return logged by lot and expiry, then rolled into an FDA audit-ready report.
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4. Real-time audit trail
Every order, every step. The evidence trail is built as you ship, not when the audit lands.
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5. Inventory accuracy
Counts you can stake the brand on. FEFO rotation and lot-level visibility so the right product ships every time.
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We do all 5,
every shipment.
Your 3PL should check all 5. Does it?
Customers treat wellness products as consistent essentials. As their habits become an important part of their day-to-day lives, tolerance for delays drops significantly. We’re seeing higher expectations around predictable shipping times and proactive communication.
Sienna McCormick
Co-Founder and Co-CEO at Create Wellness
Every retailer. Every marketplace. One 3PL.
Retailers want clean POs, compliant labels, and inspection records when chargebacks hit. Marketplaces want fast prep and tight SLAs. ShipMonk runs both, with GMP-aligned trailer inspections on every B2B load so you earn shelf space and screen space at once.
Bill shock isn't a shipping problem. It's a 3PL problem.
ShipMonk’s Virtual Carrier Network simplifies pricing with a single rate card by weight and zone across carriers within each service level. That means a 4-pound package to zone 5 costs what it costs, every time. And if a carrier adjustment doesn’t add up, our Carrier Overcharge Protection catches it before it hits your invoice. So the overcharges that quietly eat margin at other 3PLs stay off your invoice.
One standard. Every facility.
Built to that standard from day one. Not stitched together through acquisitions, not inherited from another network.
FDA-registered + cGMP-compliant
Every US facility
GFSI certified to BRCGS standards
6 US facilities
Climate-controlled zones:
3 facilities (NV, PA, TX)
Temperature storage
<70°F controlled ambient
Ship from an FDA-registered facility. Every single time.
1. Compliance review
We map your current state and flag the risks before you commit.
2. Lot history transfer
Your existing lot records move with you, traceability intact.
3. Phased cutover
SKUs migrate in waves so orders never stop and audits stay clean.
4. Not ready to migrate? Check out our free resources for supplement brands.
Switching 3PLs is easier than staying exposed
Switching 3PLs feels risky, especially for supplement brands with lot history, retailer commitments, and FDA scrutiny on the line. ShipMonk runs migrations with a dedicated onboarding manager, a compliance lead, and a transition plan that keeps your shipments moving and your documentation intact.
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Results supplement brands actually see
99.95%
Fulfillment accuracy
88%
Growth since partnering with ShipMonk
20%
Reduction in shipping costs
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Compliance, built for your brand
What to expect:
- A specialist replies within one business day.
- A read on where you’re protected, where you’re exposed, and the cost of one bad day.
- Review where you stand and what should change.
No commitment · Responds within 1 business day
FAQ
Is ShipMonk's supplement fulfillment facility FDA-registered?
ShipMonk’s supplement fulfillment facilities are FDA-registered, which means they meet federal standards for dietary supplement storage and handling under 21 CFR Part 111. For supplement brands, working with an FDA-registered facility is a baseline compliance requirement — not a nice-to-have. Our deep-dive on what FDA registration actually requires for supplement brands covers what to verify before signing with any 3PL.
How does ShipMonk handle lot traceability for supplement brands?
ShipMonk tags every inbound carton with a lot number and expiration date at receiving, then ties that data to every pick and outbound shipment. If a supplier issues a recall or an FDA auditor requests traceability records, ShipMonk can identify every affected order in minutes — not days. Our guide on the hidden cost of a single lot failure explains why that speed is the difference between a contained recall and a public one.
Does ShipMonk enforce FEFO for supplement inventory?
ShipMonk enforces FEFO (First-Expired, First-Out) for supplement SKUs by capturing lot numbers and expiration dates at receiving and routing picks by expiration date — not just receipt sequence. This prevents expired product from reaching customers when newer stock arrives. Our guide to FEFO inventory management covers how that pick logic works at the warehouse level.
What happens if my supplement brand receives an FDA warning letter while using ShipMonk?
If an FDA warning letter cites fulfillment-level deficiencies — lot controls, cGMP failures, or traceability gaps — ShipMonk can produce the documentation auditors request because those records are built into standard operating procedures. Brands using ShipMonk have lot history, FEFO logs, and QMS-backed SOPs on file before the inquiry arrives. Our guide on what happens after an FDA warning letter walks through the full enforcement and recovery timeline.
Can ShipMonk support supplement brands selling through both DTC and retail channels?
ShipMonk runs DTC and retail fulfillment from the same platform — lot traceability, GMP-aligned trailer audits on every B2B load, compliant labeling, and retailer routing guide adherence. When a retailer requests inspection records after a chargeback, ShipMonk can produce the documentation. Our 3PL audit-readiness checklist covers exactly what documentation retailers typically request before approving a fulfillment partner.
How does ShipMonk handle returned supplement inventory under FDA guidelines?
ShipMonk processes each returned item based on customizable disposition settings. For deeper auditability and FDA-compliant reporting at both ends of fulfillment, ShipMonk can flag lot or expiration-dated products with an FDA questionnaire, collecting data on seal integrity, packaging, and remaining shelf life for each returned unit. Our guide on consumable returns and FDA compliance explains what a compliant returns workflow looks like in full.
What should I look for when evaluating ShipMonk against other supplement 3PLs?
When comparing ShipMonk to other supplement 3PLs, ask whether lot capture is mandatory at receiving, whether FEFO is enforced at the WMS level, whether every facility holds an FDA establishment number, and whether the 3PL has handled an FDA inquiry for a client before. Generic answers to compliance questions signal a generalist operation. Our guide to choosing a supplement 3PL includes a full checklist of what to verify before signing.
How does ShipMonk prepare supplement brands for retailer audits?
ShipMonk prepares supplement brands for retailer audits by maintaining the documentation retailers request: lot traceability records, FEFO enforcement logs, BRCGS-aligned inspection records, and cGMP procedures on file. Retailers treat a brand’s 3PL as a supplier — a compliance finding at the fulfillment level becomes a finding for the brand. Our audit-readiness guide for supplement brands covers the full documentation checklist.