drop-shipping

[/drɒp ˈʃɪpɪŋ/]
noun
dropshipping
1. A retail fulfillment method where a seller does not keep goods in stock but instead transfers customer orders directly to a manufacturer or wholesaler who ships the products directly to the customer
The online store uses drop-shipping to avoid maintaining a physical inventory.
A loja online usa dropshipping para evitar manter um inventário físico.
2. A business model where the retailer does not handle the product directly, reducing overhead costs and inventory risk
Drop-shipping has become popular among e-commerce entrepreneurs with limited capital.
O dropshipping tornou-se popular entre empresários de e-commerce com capital limitado.
Drop-shipping has revolutionized e-commerce in both Brazil and the USA, particularly among startups and small entrepreneurs who lack capital for inventory investment. In Brazil, the term is predominantly used in English within digital marketing and e-commerce circles, reflecting the international nature of online retail. The business model has become increasingly common with platforms like Shopify and AliExpress facilitating supplier connections.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
direct shippingorder fulfillmentthird-party logistics
Antonyms / Antônimos
inventory managementwarehousingstock-keeping

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dropshipping
Commonly used in Portuguese as a loanword in e-commerce contexts
Rio de Janeiro
dropshipping / venda sem estoque
Tech-savvy communities prefer the English term; traditional retailers use 'venda sem estoque'
São Paulo
dropshipping
Standard business term in the financial and e-commerce sectors
Portugal
dropshipping / entrega direta
English term widely used; 'entrega direta' is occasionally used as a descriptive alternative

Related Words

e-commercefulfillment centersupplierwholesalelogisticsinventory

Related Idioms & Phrases

zero inventory model
print-on-demand business
just-in-time shipping
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