How do brands organize packaging + accessories with one main product
I’m currently building a digital camera brand and trying to understand how people usually organize sourcing + fulfillment for a setup like this.
The plan is:
- One main product
- Premium packaging
- 3–5 accessories and upsell items
- Bundle options on the website
My main questions are:
- Does the main manufacturer usually help with custom packaging, or do you source packaging separately?
- I assume that a accessories will also have to be sourced from a different manufacturer
- Once everything is ready, how do you organize fulfillment and inventory?
For example, do you send everything to a 3PL warehouse that assembles bundles and ships orders, or does the manufacturer handle that side too? If so please dm or recommend such agent/wearhouse that could handle this in the long run for a scaling brand
I’m trying to build something more premium and brand-focused rather than basic AliExpress dropshipping, so I’d love to hear how people structure this in practice once there are multiple SKUs, custom packaging, and upsells involved.
Thanks in advance!