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Term: Dropship

Description:

Dropship is a type of business model where a retailer does not keep products in stock but instead transfers customer orders and shipment details to the manufacturer, wholesaler, or another retailer, who then ships the products directly to the customer.

Senses:

Noun:

1. A method of fulfillment in which a retailer transfers customer orders to another party for shipment.

2. A person or business entity that engages in dropshipping.

3. The act of dropshipping or the practice of operating a dropshipping business.

Verb:

1. To engage in dropshipping as a method of fulfilling customer orders.

2. To arrange for the shipment of products directly from the manufacturer or wholesaler to the customer on behalf of a retailer.

Usages:

Popular Usage:

"Many online entrepreneurs have embraced dropship as a way to start their own business with minimal upfront costs."

"Dropshipping has gained popularity in recent years due to its convenience and low overhead expenses."

Local Usage:

"In our town, several boutiques have adopted dropship to offer a wider range of products without the need for extensive inventory."

"Local artisans often collaborate with dropship retailers to reach a broader customer base."

Sample Sentences:

Noun:

"The retailer's decision to switch to dropship improved their operational efficiency."

"He established himself as a successful dropship by partnering with reliable suppliers."

"The dropship's shipment arrived at the customer's doorstep within a week."

Verb:

"To reduce shipping times, the retailer decided to dropship directly from the manufacturer."

"She dropships high-quality beauty products to customers all around the world."

"The online store offers an option to dropship products to customers residing in remote areas."

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