There’s No One-Size-Fits-All Answer

Most e-commerce growth doesn’t come from one big leap. It comes from recognizing when your current systems are starting to hold you back. 

Many sellers begin exploring multi-warehouse fulfillment when they reach 500–1,000 orders per month. But volume alone doesn’t tell the full story.

Other factors matter just as much:

• Product weight and size

• Shipping costs to specific regions

• Customer complaints about delivery speed

• Growth plans that require national coverage

For sellers shipping heavier products, the cost advantage of regional fulfillment can appear at much lower order volumes.

Signs You’re Ready to Expand

If shipping costs are rising disproportionately, or customers in certain regions consistently experience slower delivery times, those are strong indicators that a multi-warehouse strategy may be worth evaluating.

The right time to expand isn’t defined by a single metric. It’s driven by how well your current fulfillment model supports your growth, margins, and customer experience.

Reach out to us to find out if a mulit-warehouse system is best for your business.