What is Kitting?
Kitting is a process that involves grouping, packaging, and delivering individual components or items as a single sellable item. Pietra is pleased to be able to provide this service to Pietra Fulfillment customers at our warehouse distribution center. Order Kitting helps to save time, reduce costs, and reduce the possibility of errors during order fulfillment.
At Pietra, kitting typically involves preparing items in advance so they’re ready to be shipped as a single unit. This often includes some form of assembly, re-packaging, or presentation work.
You may submit a kitting request anytime via the Pietra Portal here.
Below is the general process for kitting:
Item Selection and Assembly: Various individual components are selected and assembled based on customer requirements or order specifications. For example, if a customer orders a product bundle that includes multiple items, these items are "kitted" together.
Packaging: The assembled kit is then packaged into a single unit. This could involve placing the items in a single box, bag, or other types of packaging.
Labeling: The final step involves labeling the package correctly for easy identification and efficient shipping.
When does a request qualify as kitting?
Pietra's setup team will determine whether your items require kitting when supporting your product onboarding. Each individual request is unique, but we are generally able to accommodate a request as long as it does not require special tools or specialized skills.
Kitting is different from simple bundling, where multiple items are picked and packed together after an order is placed.
What does Pietra charge for kitting?
Kitting charges are typically $1 per kitted unit, but these charges can vary depending on the complexity of the request. For example, a complex kitting request may be billed at a special project rate. The Pietra team determines whether an assembly request qualifies for kitting, and the expected charges for your assembly and kitting needs will be disseminated during your setup call.
Kitting project types and examples:
Projects that typically qualify as of kitting include:
Subscription Boxes: Monthly subscription boxes that include a variety of items curated around a theme.
Product Bundles: Bundles of complementary products sold together, such as electronics with their accessories.
Promotional Kits: Marketing kits that include promotional materials and products
Examples of kitting projects we's support:
Receiving a shipment of 1,000 loose items and placing them into branded gift boxes or mailers before they’re stocked.
Taking jewelry items out of plastic pouches and placing them into custom jewelry boxes with inserts or tissue paper.
Assembling influencer or PR boxes that include a mix of products, printed inserts, thank-you notes, and custom packaging.
If you're planning on shipping Pietra Fulfillment items which may require kitting, we recommend Submitting a Kitting Request via the Pietra platform or reaching out to your Pietra Fulfillment Account Manager. After your request is submitted we will confirm the request and expected charges.