Match the packing process to your products and orders
Custom packing for ecommerce starts with a clear description of what each customer should receive and how the order should be packed. Lincoln Fulfillment provides pick, pack and ship services, kitting and labeling. We work with merchants to define the handling instructions for their order workflow.
This page covers merchant inventory and customer-order packing. Specialized materials, protective packaging and unusual product requirements should be discussed and confirmed before onboarding. Do not assume that a specific packaging design, material or handling method is available without reviewing the product and proposed process.
Define the finished order
Provide a representative order, including each product, quantity and any insert or accessory. If different channels need different packing instructions, separate those requirements. An individual online order may need a different configuration from a retail shipment or a recurring subscription box.
- List product dimensions, weights and any fragility or handling concerns.
- Identify the packaging and materials you want used, including any merchant-supplied branded items.
- Describe the arrangement of components, inserts and labels.
- Explain which instructions apply to every order and which depend on the SKU, channel or promotion.
- Provide reference photos or an approved packing example when available.
Review the proposed packed order before treating the instructions as final. A useful specification describes observable details, such as the included components and label placement, rather than simply asking for a premium presentation.
Connect packing with kitting and labeling
When several components become one sellable unit, discuss kitting and assembly services. Define the component list, quantities and finished kit identifier. Decide whether kits should be prepared ahead of demand or handled within an agreed order workflow, and confirm the operational fit.
For identification and channel requirements, review our product labeling and barcoding services. Supply approved label files and explain which product or package receives each label. Version control matters: a promotion, revised label or new bundle should not silently change the instructions for existing stock.
Plan materials and exceptions
Confirm who supplies materials, where they will be stored and how replenishment is managed. Share expected usage and seasonal demand alongside the product forecast. Ask how material shortages, damaged packaging or missing kit components would be reported and resolved.
Discuss specialized packaging separately. If your products need particular cushioning, bags, seals, inserts or other protection, provide the specifications for review. Availability, sourcing, testing responsibilities and suitability need confirmation; a general packing service is not a guarantee against transit damage or a commitment to manufacture packaging.
Fit packing into the fulfillment workflow
Custom packing works best when the instructions are connected to the right SKUs and orders. Our ecommerce fulfillment services cover the broader pick, pack and ship operation. Store compatibility, order rules and account-specific setup are reviewed during onboarding. The Lincoln Fulfillment customer portal supports inventory and order visibility under the agreed configuration.
Lincoln has facilities at 6507 Harney Rd. in Tampa, 155 Great Arrow Ave. in Buffalo and 10 N. Gates Ave. in Lackawanna. Confirm the receiving location and packing scope with the team before sending inventory or materials.
Prepare a custom packing quote request
Share monthly order volume, SKU count, typical items per order, product dimensions, packaging instructions, material needs and any campaign dates. Ask the quote to distinguish routine pick and pack from additional kitting, labeling, materials and exception work. Request a quote for your order-packing requirements or call 800-332-5539 to discuss fit, availability and timing.
Lincoln Fulfillment maintains 99.8% order accuracy. Lincoln Fulfillment offers same-day order processing. Confirm the processing arrangements for your account; order processing is not a promise of same-day delivery.