Value-Added Services
Value-added services (VAS) are optional warehouse tasks beyond standard pick, pack, and ship, such as kitting, gift wrapping, labeling, bundling, inserts, relabeling, or product inspection, usually billed separately by a 3PL.
Why it matters for ecommerce brands
VAS fees can quietly push cost per order above the quoted pick fee. Listing every special handling step during 3PL onboarding avoids surprise charges and missed instructions.
Common questions
- What counts as a value-added service at a 3PL?
- Anything outside standard picking, packing, and labeling, such as kitting, gift wrap, custom inserts, price ticketing, relabeling, or quality inspection. Each is usually priced per unit, per order, or per labor hour.
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"Value-Added Services (VAS)." Fulfillment Lexicon, last reviewed October 16, 2026. https://fulfillment.wiki/glossary/value-added-services/