How to Choose Between STS Fulfilled vs Vendor Fulfilled

Overview

Skin Type PRO offers two fulfillment options:

  • STS Fulfilled

  • Vendor Fulfilled

STS Fulfilled

Best for:

  • Getting started with skincare retail

  • Testing new products

  • Lower-volume ordering

  • Avoiding large inventory commitments

Vendor Fulfilled

Best for:

  • High-volume practices

  • Frequently recommended products

  • Bulk purchasing strategies

  • Better pricing at scale

Hybrid Strategy

Most successful practices use both:

  • STS Fulfilled for new or lower-frequency products

  • Vendor Fulfilled for top-performing products

Why It Matters

Choosing the right fulfillment model helps reduce inventory risk and improve margins.

Pro Tip

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Move your top-performing products into Vendor Fulfilled once demand becomes predictable.

Common Mistakes

  • Starting with Vendor Fulfilled too early

  • Ordering too much inventory upfront

  • Treating fulfillment as a one-time decision instead of an evolving strategy

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