Dropshipping is a form of retail business where the seller accepts customer orders without keeping stock on hand. Instead, the seller transfers the orders and shipment details to a third-party supplier who then ships the product directly to the customer. The seller acts as a middleman between the supplier and the buyer. Dropshipping has become a popular business model for e-commerce entrepreneurs as it requires minimal initial investment and overhead costs. Furthermore, a dropshipping operation can be managed from any location with an internet connection.
A dropshipper is a person or business that uses the dropshipping model of buying inventory and fulfillment logistics from a third party, instead of warehousing and shipping the products themselves. Dropshipping is a useful fulfillment model for both launching a new store and for business owners looking to test the appetite customers have for additional product categories. The
