Who is Pattern?
Pattern is the category leader for global ecommerce and marketplace acceleration. Since our humble beginnings in 2013, we've grown to over 1,700 employees in 22 locations worldwide. We’re the #1 Amazon shipper, handling millions of units weekly for hundreds of brands. We’ve got the expertise, the tech, and the global network to make your shipments a breeze.
Who is Middle Mile?
Middle Mile is Pattern’s superhero solution to your Amazon shipping challenges. It's designed to solve the dreaded dilemma of Amazon’s inbound placement fees. Instead of paying hefty fees to send FBA orders to a single fulfillment center or splitting shipments across multiple centers at a higher cost, Middle Mile offers a simpler, faster, and more cost-effective alternative. Ship your orders to a single Pattern 3PL cross-dock warehouse at a low, flat rate, and we’ll take care of the rest—getting your goods to the right Amazon fulfillment centers with ease. You pay based on cubic volume, so it's efficient, hassle-free, and saves you money.
How does Middle Mile work?
Here’s the deal: After creating your orders on Amazon Seller Central, you’ll ship your labeled cartons to one of our Pattern 3PL cross-dock warehouses. From there, we’ll deliver them to the appropriate Amazon fulfillment centers for you. This system works on a pay-per-cubic volume model, saving you money while simplifying your shipping process. You get to focus on what matters most—growing your business!
What does Pattern gain from Middle Mile?
At Pattern, we're all about making the process smoother and more affordable for our customers. Amazon inbound fees are a challenge for all sellers, so we built Middle Mile to be part of the solution. With our cutting-edge warehouse technology and automation, we handle huge volumes and use our established network to take on even more. By combining your shipments with ours, we can lower costs, improve inventory placement, and speed up delivery times for everyone. Win-win, right?
What other 3PL services do you offer?
We don’t stop at Middle Mile! Pattern also offers comprehensive Marketplace Prep services:
- Ship your products to Pattern
- We prep them according to marketplace requirements
- We ship your products to marketplaces at scale, with minimal effort on your end
And if you’re looking to expand beyond just marketplaces, we also offer Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) shipping, where we’re carrier agnostic, giving you the flexibility to choose the best options for your needs.
Got questions or want to learn more? Reach out to us at middlemile@pattern.com.