Real-time inventory visibility, built on a warehouse management system that never sleeps — from our Chicago-area facilities to your dashboard.
Ship-Mate 3PL is a Chicago-area third-party logistics provider offering inventory management services that give small and growing businesses the same level of visibility and care as much larger accounts.
Whether you’re shipping a few hundred orders a month or managing thousands of SKUs, our warehouse management system puts live data in your hands and takes the physical accuracy work off your plate so you can run your business instead of chasing spreadsheets.
Good inventory management isn’t just about counting boxes it’s about giving you accurate, real-time answers whenever you need them. Our systems are built around four core capabilities:
Get complete visibility into your inventory through our warehouse management system (WMS). See live inventory levels and exact storage locations across any of our Chicago-area facilities, at any time of day.
Stay informed with automated notifications for key inventory and order events. Receive alerts the moment stock reaches a reorder threshold, a shipment is received, or an order leaves the warehouse.
Maintain inventory accuracy without disrupting your operations. Our systematic, rolling cycle counts eliminate the need for a once-a-year full physical inventory while keeping your inventory data accurate and order flow moving.
For lot-controlled and perishable products, we provide detailed tracking down to the unit level. Lot numbers and expiration dates are monitored carefully to help prevent expired shipments and enable fast, precise recalls when needed.
This is inventory management the way it should work for a 3PL relationship: you get the transparency of running your own warehouse, without the overhead of actually running one.
Every client gets access to the Ship-Mate portal for real-time visibility into inventory and orders no calls or emails required.
With the portal, you can:
Powered by our integrated warehouse management system, Ship-Mate gives you the visibility of an in-house operation without the cost and complexity of managing a facility, hiring warehouse staff, or building your own tracking system.
Get the visibility of an in-house operation without the overhead of managing storage, labor, or inventory systems yourself.
Getting started doesn’t have to disrupt your business. Our team guides you through setup, inventory intake, system configuration, and go-live with a clear process designed to minimize downtime and keep operations moving.
Most clients are up and running within days to a few weeks, depending on inventory complexity and integrations.
Inventory visibility starts with organized, strategically managed warehouse operations. Ship-Mate manages inventory across our Chicago-area facilities in Lisle and Downers Grove, Illinois, giving clients real-time access to inventory levels, storage locations, and movement data through our warehouse management system.
Our suburban Chicago locations provide efficient access to major transportation networks while supporting the inventory accuracy, cycle counting, and tracking processes that growing businesses rely on every day.
With real-time inventory visibility, ongoing cycle counting, and lot tracking capabilities, Ship-Mate helps businesses maintain accurate inventory without the complexity of managing it in-house.
Backed by Est. 2010, ISO-aligned standards, and licensed, bonded & insured operations, we provide dependable inventory management with dedicated support every step of the way.
Most clients move from an initial discovery conversation to live fulfillment in a matter of days to a few weeks. The exact timeline depends on the complexity of your inventory and how many systems (like Shopify or ShipStation) need to be integrated.
Yes. For product types that require it, we track lot numbers and expiration dates at the unit level as part of our standard inventory management process.
We work with businesses of every size small, growing, and large. Every client gets the same level of visibility and hands-on care, with no minimum volume required to get started.
A Chicago-area warehouse gives you fast access to major interstates, rail lines, and air freight, which typically means shorter transit times and lower shipping costs for Midwest and national distribution compared to less centrally located facilities.
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