Question 1

Why is Kansas City the best location for a fulfillment center?

Accepted Answer

Kansas City sits at the geographic center of the continental United States, giving it unmatched access to all U.S. markets via ground shipping. From our Lenexa, Kansas facility, we reach 100% of the lower 48 states in 3 days and over 70% of the U.S. population in 2 days via ground — without any expedited service fees. This geographic position reduces average shipping zones from 5–6 (coastal) to 3–4 (Kansas City), directly lowering your cost per shipment.

Question 2

How much can I save by switching from a coastal 3PL to a Midwest fulfillment center?

Accepted Answer

Brands switching from East or West Coast fulfillment to a Midwest center like Fast Fulfillment typically see 15–25% reductions in average shipping costs. The savings come from lower shipping zones — carriers price by zone (distance), and Kansas City's central location means fewer zones between your products and your customers.

Question 3

What makes a Midwest fulfillment center better than coastal alternatives?

Accepted Answer

For brands shipping to customers across the entire U.S., a Midwest fulfillment center provides the optimal balance of transit time and cost. Coastal warehouses favor customers on one side of the country while penalizing the other. A Kansas City-based center delivers a balanced, fast shipping experience for all customers regardless of location.

Question 4

Do you serve brands outside the Midwest?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We serve e-commerce brands and businesses nationwide. Our clients ship to customers across all 50 states. The beauty of a Midwest location is that it actually benefits brands with nationally distributed customer bases more than a regional warehouse would.

Question 5

What is the address of your fulfillment center?

Accepted Answer

Our fulfillment facility is located at 11011 Lackman Rd, Lenexa, KS 66219 — in the Kansas City metro area. We accept LTL, FTL, parcel, and container shipments.

Shipping Route	Coastal 3PL	Midwest (Kansas City)
To Southeast U.S.	Zone 5–7 (expensive)	Zone 3–4 (lower cost)
To West Coast	Zone 2–3 (nearby)	Zone 4–5 (moderate)
To Midwest	Zone 5–7 (very expensive)	Zone 1–2 (very cheap)
National Average Zone	Zone 5–6	Zone 3–4
Avg. Cost Difference	—	15–25% lower

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