How It Works
Live in 7 Days. About 1 Hour of Your Time.
Here's exactly what happens when you partner with Thrive.
How Long Does 3PL Onboarding Take?
3PL onboarding usually takes 1-3 weeks depending on channel complexity, inventory readiness, and whether you are switching from another provider. Thrive's standard onboarding path is designed to go live in 7 days for straightforward ecommerce brands, with more complex multi-channel setups taking longer only when the operation requires it.
What Happens During 3PL Onboarding?
- Discovery and scope definition
- System and channel integration setup
- Inventory intake and count verification
- Test-order validation
- Go-live approval and live order flow
Day 1
Discovery Call
Your time: ~1 hour
We learn your products, channels, and volume
You get a custom quote within 24 hours
Dedicated onboarding specialist assigned
Days 2–3
Integration & Setup
Your time: ~30 min
Sales channels connected via native integrations
WMS configured with your product catalog — we provide a simple data entry sheet
Client portal provisioned with live access
Days 4–6
Inventory Receiving
Your time: ~15 min to verify
Every unit counted and verified at intake
Products shelved to specific bin locations
Counts reconciled against your expected quantities
Day 7
Testing & Go-Live
Your time: ~5 min to approve
Test orders through every channel
Picking and packing accuracy verified
You approve — then real orders flow
120+ Integrations
Most connected same-day via native integrations. Some platforms may require additional setup steps.
90+ more
What You'll Need (It's Not Much)
Total: about 1 hour of your time. We handle everything else.
Product catalog
~15 min — we provide a simple spreadsheet template
Channel access
~5 min
Inventory counts
~10 min
Packaging prefs
~5 min