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Fulfillment Focus September 11

Fulfillment Focus September 11

Slotted Admin
September 11, 2025

Before getting into fulfillment topics today, we want to take a moment to recognize September 11th as a day of remembrance and reflection on the the values that unite us and the resiliency of the country.

Labor Day is behind us, and the countdown to Q4 and Holiday 2025 is on. From here through year-end, expect a steady dose of peak-season content in this newsletter. As an operator, I always found this stretch fascinating—and it’s even more so now as trade policy shifts and consumer sentiment continues to evolve. It was never easy to get right, and this year will be no exception.

What’s Trending in Fulfillment

Resilience Is the Buzzword

After an unpredictable first half of 2025, “resilience” is the theme dominating fulfillment conversations. Providers and warehouse operators that can stabilize supply chains and operations for their clients are standing out from the pack.

(Side note: one of the reasons we created Slotted was to push back on the idea that fulfillment is just a commodity.)

📦 Steps to strengthen KPIs and resilience in uncertain times

Holiday Tug-of-War

Retailers are still cautious in ordering due to tariff uncertainty, yet consumer sentiment remains strong. Shoppers are planning to buy early to avoid delays—which creates risk for underprepared brands and 3PLs.

📦 Wells Fargo’s report breaks down these dynamics.

RFPs & RFQs Are Back

With de minimis officially gone and seasoned operators are already looking ahead to 2026. We’re seeing RFP activity pick up, but brands are frustrated by two persistent pain points: having to repeat information multiple times and inconsistent onboarding experiences.

(Side note: solving the first pain point is a key feature of Slotted)

📦 Nick Stachel of Izba Consulting captured this sentiment well in a recent post.

Opportunities in Fulfillment

Sales Development Executive @ RR Donnelley | Indiana

Head of Transporation and Parcel Strategy @ Flexport | Texas

VP of Marketing @ Shipmonk | Florida

Field Sales Executive @ CEVA Logistics | Washington

General Manager @ Staci | New Jersey

Slotted Highlight: Loom integration

Direct interaction between brands and fulfillment partners is critical—especially early in the search process. Slotted was built to make those connections seamless. That’s why we’ve always offered direct messaging, and now we’re adding integrated Loom video recording right inside the platform.

For Brands: When creating an RFP, you can now include a video—or record one directly in the system. Use it to introduce yourself, showcase your product, or add a personal touch to the RFP experience.

For Fulfillment Providers: When submitting a proposal, you can attach a personalized video along with your collateral in the final step. That video will appear right on the first screen when the brand reviews your proposal—ensuring your pitch stands out and feels more human.