Same-day shipping 3PL means a third-party logistics provider picks, packs, and hands your order to the carrier on the same day it's placed, as long as it arrives before the provider's daily cutoff. It's about how fast the warehouse ships, not how fast the carrier delivers. Simpl ships same-day for orders received before 12pm CT.
What is the cutoff time for same-day fulfillment?
The cutoff is the deadline for an order to make the day's outbound batch. At Simpl, it's 12pm CT -- orders received before noon Central ship the same day. Cutoffs vary by provider, generally falling between 12pm and 2pm local time, so always confirm the exact time and time zone.
Does Simpl Fulfillment offer same-day shipping?
Yes. Orders received before 12pm CT ship the same day from Simpl's Austin, Texas fulfillment center. Same-day processing is included in Simpl's flat-rate fulfillment, with no separate rush fee for hitting the cutoff window.
What's the difference between same-day fulfillment and same-day delivery?
Same-day fulfillment is the warehouse getting your order picked, packed, and onto the carrier today. Same-day delivery is the package reaching the customer's door today, which depends on the carrier service level chosen. A 3PL controls fulfillment; the carrier controls delivery speed.
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