What better way to begin Q4 than with some news about Amazon and Shopify?

But this week, the real news is in the last section of today's newsletter. Make sure you scroll all the way to the bottom to see how Slotted's new functionality - the Solo RFP - is helping 3PL sales teams cut 3-5 days out of the qualification and data collection process and streamline proposal preparation and analysis.

What's trending:

Amazon Shipping Service Adoption - Brands, especially subscription boxes with predictable demand, are adopting Amazon's last mile network and shipping capabilities

📦 Bark is mitigating cost and lowering transit times

📦 KiwiCo is reducing costs and improving customer experience

Shopify x ChatGPT - Shopify is teaming up with OpenAI to let merchants sell directly in ChatGPT, turning conversations into instant orders. What does it mean for fulfillment and warehousing teams? Likely, it will translate to faster-moving inventory, higher order volumes, and a bigger spotlight on speed and accuracy. Getting it right could become a major competitive edge for both the brands and their fulfillment partners.

Opportunities in Fulfillment

Feature Highlight: Solo RFP

Streamline your sales cycle

Say goodbye to messy spreadsheets, endless email threads, and weeks of back-and-forth. With Slotted’s new Solo RFP functionality, providers can now streamline the entire intake process for prospective clients—whether the lead is brand new or sourced elsewhere.

By decoupling our data room and proposal tools from the marketplace, Subscribed Providers can unlock faster, cleaner workflows that make qualifying, quoting, and closing easier than ever.

Here’s how it works:

1. Simple intake: Prospects receive an invite and complete a guided intake flow in minutes—entering high-level data or pulling directly from their system of record via free integration powered by our partner Switchboard.

2. Smarter nudges: The system prompts prospects to add richer data for more accurate pricing.

3. Faster pricing: Providers can preload rate cards, adjust for each opportunity's nuances, and instantly see projected revenue and costs before submitting your proposal.

4. Aligned outputs: Both sides work from the same inputs, eliminating mismatched models and wasted time.

The result? Less friction, more accuracy, and more of the right deals closed—faster.

Want to learn more? Check out the video below or schedule time to meet with our team.