Kitting
Also known as: Kit Assembly, Product Bundling, Kit Building
Definition
Kitting combines separate products into a ready-to-ship bundle. Instead of picking multiple items per order, pre-assembled kits are picked as single units, speeding up fulfillment and creating value-added product offerings.
Kitting Examples
- Subscription boxes
- Gift sets
- Starter kits
- Product bundles
- Assembly components
Kitting Benefits
| Benefit | Impact |
|---|---|
| Faster fulfillment | Pick 1 item vs. many |
| Reduced errors | Pre-verified contents |
| Higher AOV | Bundles sell more |
| Lower shipping | One package vs. multiple |
Kitting Process
- Receive component inventory
- Assemble kits per specifications
- Package and label as new SKU
- Store ready-to-ship kits
- Pick and ship as single unit
Kitting Costs
3PL kitting typically charges:
- Per kit assembly fee: $1-5
- Component handling: $0.25-0.50/item
- Packaging materials: varies
- Storage for finished kits
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