Dropship Network
Status: Documentation Last Updated: 2025-12-27Overview
Store operates an inventory-free commerce model through three dropship partners, each optimized for different product types and margins.Partner Comparison
| Partner | Product Type | Margin | Fulfillment Time | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supliful | White-label supplements, wellness, CBD | 40-60% | 3-7 days | Health/wellness verticals |
| Collective | Curated trending products, apparel | 15-30% | 2-5 days | Fashion, lifestyle verticals |
| Digital | Courses, templates, guides | 90%+ | Instant | Education, tools verticals |
Supliful Integration
Overview
Supliful enables white-label and print-on-demand products with custom branding. Products are manufactured on-demand and shipped directly to customers.Key Tables
| Table | Purpose |
|---|---|
supliful_products | Product catalog with formulations |
supliful_fulfillments | Order tracking and status |
Product Types
- White-label supplements - Custom branded health products
- Wellness products - CBD, adaptogens, vitamins
- Print-on-demand - Custom merchandise
API Integration
Shopify Collective Integration
Overview
Shopify Collective connects to other Shopify stores’ inventory, enabling curated product selection without holding inventory.Key Tables
| Table | Purpose |
|---|---|
collective_products | Synced product catalog |
collective_suppliers | Partner store connections |
Product Curation
Products are curated based on:- Vertical alignment - Match content topics
- Margin requirements - Minimum 15% margin
- Quality standards - Supplier ratings, reviews
- Shipping reliability - Delivery time consistency
Sync Process
Digital Products
Overview
Digital products provide instant delivery with highest margins. No physical fulfillment required.Key Tables
| Table | Purpose |
|---|---|
digital_products | Product configuration |
digital_deliveries | Delivery tracking |
Product Types
- Courses - Video/text educational content
- Templates - Design, code, business templates
- Guides - PDF downloads, ebooks
- Software - License keys, access codes
Delivery Flow
Margin Analysis
By Product Type
Target Margins
| Source | Target Margin | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Digital | 90%+ | No COGS, hosting only |
| Supliful | 50%+ | Manufacturing + shipping |
| Collective | 20%+ | Wholesale pricing |
Supplier Management
Onboarding New Suppliers
- Discovery - Identify products aligned with verticals
- Evaluation - Check margins, shipping, quality
- Integration - Connect via Collective or direct API
- Testing - Place test orders, verify fulfillment
- Launch - Add to collections, enable sales
Performance Monitoring
| Metric | Target | Alert Threshold |
|---|---|---|
| Order accuracy | > 99% | < 97% |
| Ship time (days) | < 3 | > 5 |
| Return rate | < 5% | > 8% |
| Stock availability | > 95% | < 90% |
Related Documentation
| Document | Purpose |
|---|---|
| OVERVIEW.md | Store architecture |
| shopify-sync.md | Shopify integration |
| fulfillment.md | Order fulfillment routing |
| vertical-collections.md | Product-content matching |