Yes, you absolutely can dropship AliExpress products on your Shopify store and set up automatic fulfillment.
How it Works
The process is streamlined through these apps, which act as a bridge between your Shopify store and the AliExpress marketplace.
Set up your Shopify store: Create your online store with a name, theme, and payment methods.
4 Install a dropshipping app: Go to the Shopify App Store and find a dropshipping app that specializes in AliExpress.
5 Popular options include DSers, AutoDS, and others like Zopi or Dropshipman.6 Import products: Use the app's features to browse products on AliExpress and import them directly to your Shopify store with a single click.
7 The app will usually pull over product details, images, and descriptions.A customer places an order: When a customer buys a product from your Shopify store, the order is automatically synced with your dropshipping app.
8 Automatic fulfillment: This is the key part. With automatic fulfillment enabled in your app, when you receive an order on Shopify, the app will automatically place the corresponding order with the supplier on AliExpress.
9 It will also transfer the customer's shipping details so the supplier can ship the product directly to them.10 Tracking and updates: The app will automatically sync the tracking number from the AliExpress supplier back to your Shopify store.
11 This allows your customers to track their package without you having to manually input the information.12
Key Benefits of Automation
Automating the fulfillment process is a game-changer for dropshipping because it:
Saves time: It eliminates the manual, repetitive task of copying and pasting customer and order details for every single sale.
13 Allows for scalability: You can handle a high volume of orders without a huge increase in your workload.
14 This is essential for growing your business.Reduces human error: Automation minimizes the risk of mistakes in order details, like incorrect addresses or product variants.
15 Improves customer experience: Customers receive tracking information faster, leading to a more professional and satisfying experience.
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Popular Apps for Automatic Fulfillment
DSers: This is a very popular and highly-rated app, known as an official AliExpress partner.
17 It's praised for its ability to process hundreds of orders at once with just a few clicks.AutoDS: An all-in-one dropshipping tool that supports multiple suppliers, including AliExpress.
18 It's known for its comprehensive automation features, including order fulfillment, tracking updates, and price/stock monitoring.19 Zopi: This app is a good option for dropshipping from a variety of sources, including AliExpress.
20 It also features automation for fulfillment and real-time tracking.21
By using one of these apps, you can create a highly efficient dropshipping business that runs on automation, allowing you to focus on marketing and growing your brand instead of getting bogged down in manual tasks.