Shopify fulfillment built for fast-growing DTC brands.
Connect Simpl to your Shopify store, map your locations, and ship. Real-time order webhooks, inventory write-back on every move, and operational depth for Shopify Plus, B2B, Flow, Markets, and Subscriptions.
Yes, Simpl ships Shopify orders.
Simpl Fulfillment is a 3PL with a native Shopify integration. Connect Simpl from the Shopify admin in a couple of clicks — no middleware, no developer required. Orders flow in, inventory stays in sync per Shopify location, and tracking writes back to the order so buyers get Shopify's standard shipping confirmation from your store. Connect multiple Shopify stores, Plus expansion stores, and locations under one Simpl account and one inventory pool. Every Simpl client gets a dedicated account manager reachable by email with same-day responses. Pricing starts at $7/order; we ship for brands doing 50 to 5,000+ orders/month.
How the Shopify integration works
Connect Simpl to your Shopify store
OAuth handshake authorizes Simpl to read orders, write inventory, and post fulfillments. No middleware, no CSV uploads, no developer. Connect additional Plus expansion stores to the same Simpl account in the same flow.
Map locations and send inventory
Each Shopify location maps to a Simpl fulfillment center. Send inventory, and Simpl writes back live counts on the first sync. Variants, bundles, and kit catalog rules come across so one SKU on Shopify becomes the right component picks at the warehouse.
Orders sync in real time, tracking writes back
New orders arrive via the orders/create webhook within seconds. Shopify's native order-routing rules send each order to the closest Simpl FC with stock. Once shipped, the carrier and tracking number post to the Shopify order so the buyer gets Shopify's standard shipping confirmation email.
What syncs between Shopify and Simpl
Every order, inventory level, and return — with the direction and mechanism for each data flow.
| Direction | What syncs | Mechanism | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| in | Orders | webhook orders/create | Line items, ship-to address, gift messages, custom attributes, and order tags all flow with the order. |
| in | Order edits | webhook orders/updated | Address changes and item swaps caught before pick. Edits after pick fall back to the standard exception workflow. |
| in | Cancellations | webhook orders/cancelled | Auto-cancels the Simpl shipment when received pre-pick. Post-pick cancels route to the returns workflow. |
| in | Refunds and item-level returns | webhook refunds/create and Shopify Returns API | Item-level refunds trigger Simpl's receive workflow. Restock-eligible units back to sellable within 48 hours. |
| out | Inventory levels per location | Shopify Admin API inventory updates | Real-time write-back after every receive, pick, adjustment, return, and cycle count, per Shopify location. |
| out | Fulfillments and tracking | Shopify Admin API fulfillments | Posts carrier, tracking number, and tracking URL so Shopify sends its native shipping confirmation email. |
| both | Locations | Shopify Admin API locations | One Shopify location maps to one Simpl FC. Shopify's routing rules pick the closest in-stock FC at checkout. |
| both | Returns lifecycle | Shopify Returns API plus Simpl returns workflow | Returns initiated in the Shopify admin or by the buyer flow into Simpl. Inspected, graded, and put back to sellable. |
Built for Shopify's edges
Order sync is table stakes. The features below are where most 3PLs stop and where Shopify Plus operators actually run their business.
Multi-location inventory routing
Map each Shopify location to a Simpl fulfillment center. Shopify's native order-routing rules send each order to the closest FC with stock. No middleware, no manual splits, no double-allocation.
Shopify Plus B2B
Company accounts, draft orders, payment terms, and net-30 invoicing flow through to Simpl as standard orders with B2B metadata. We pick, pack, and palletize B2B orders alongside DTC from the same inventory pool.
Shopify Markets and duties
International orders route through Markets in the buyer's currency. Markets Pro DDP duties and taxes come across on the order payload so Simpl picks the right commercial invoice and customs documents per destination.
Shopify Flow and tag automation
Any Flow workflow or order tag can fire a Simpl action: hold for QC, expedite, gift-wrap, priority pick, B2B pack-out. Flow can trigger on any order property, so the rules live with you, not buried in a 3PL portal.
Bundles and kits
Catalog-level rules for fixed bundles and dynamic kits. One SKU on Shopify, N component picks at Simpl. Inventory writes back at the component level so Shopify's available-to-sell count stays accurate.
Shopify Subscriptions and Recharge
Native support for Shopify Subscriptions, Recharge, and Skio. Recurring orders route to Simpl on the cadence you set, with subscription-specific pick rules for inserts, samples, or anniversary boxes.
Why Shopify brands choose Simpl
One pool of inventory across every Shopify store you run.
Connect a primary Shopify store, Plus expansion stores, and regional storefronts to a single Simpl account. One inventory pool, one dashboard, no duplicated stock and no overselling between storefronts.
B2B and DTC under one operation.
Most 3PLs treat B2B as a side project. Simpl handles Shopify Plus draft orders, payment terms, and palletized B2B pack-outs from the same inventory and the same team that ships your DTC orders.
Built for Shopify Flow operators.
If you run on Flow, you can fire Simpl actions from any trigger: hold, expedite, gift-wrap, priority pick. No engineering tickets, no waiting for a 3PL to add a tag mapping in their portal.
Buffer inventory that prevents flash-sale oversells.
Configurable safety stock per SKU per Shopify location. Buffer the units you can't afford to oversell when a launch goes wide, without freezing real inventory that would otherwise be sellable.
Transparent Shopify pricing, no peak surcharges.
Three components: storage per warehouse storage type (bin, shelf, or pallet), pick and pack per order by component count, and outbound at carrier rates with live rate-shopping. No Q4 storage premium, no per-store fees, no peak-season carrier markups. Quotes come back against your real SKU mix and order profile.
Shopify fulfillment FAQ
How long does it take to connect my Shopify store to Simpl?
Do my customers still get Shopify's native shipping and tracking emails after Simpl ships?
Can I connect multiple Shopify stores under one Simpl account?
How does Simpl handle Shopify multi-location inventory?
Does Simpl support Shopify Markets and international orders?
Does Simpl support Shopify Plus B2B, draft orders, and payment terms?
How does Simpl prevent overselling during peak or a flash sale?
What happens to a return that is initiated in Shopify?
Can I trigger Simpl actions from Shopify Flow or order tags?
How is pricing calculated for Shopify orders?
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Ready to ship your Shopify orders?
Get a quote against your real SKU mix and order profile. The Shopify install is OAuth in a few clicks, and we scope your end-to-end onboarding timeline on the first call.
