# Barrett Distribution Integration for Enterprise Brands

Run Barrett Distribution Centers as part of your enterprise fulfillment network with Pipe17. Automate order routing, inventory sync, ASNs, and returns at retail scale, with a pre-built connector ready in days.

## The Challenge of Enterprise Fulfillment Integration

### Manual Processes Slow Down Your Growth

#### Onboarding and Setup Delays

Establishing a secure and reliable data connection with your 3PL partners can be a complex and time-consuming project, delaying your launch and ability to ship orders.

#### Daily Operational Drag

Manually sending order files via CSV or FTP and then manually uploading tracking numbers back into your store is an inefficient process that is prone to human error.

#### Handling Exceptions and Returns

Coordinating returns, managing inbound shipments from suppliers (ASNs), and handling order cancellations requires constant, clear communication that is difficult to manage manually.

## The Solution for Barrett Distribution Integration & Order Management

### Managed, Real-Time Connectivity

Pipe17’s pre-built connector for [Barrett Distribution Centers](https://www.barrettdistribution.com/?utm_source=pipe17&utm_medium=partner) removes the complexity of 3PL integration. We provide a fully managed, real-time data link between your sales channels and their warehouse, so you can focus on your business.

|  | iPaaS & Custom Builds | Legacy OMS | Pipe17 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Native API-First Connectivity | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Pre-Built Commerce Connectors | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Custom Integration Mappings | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Advanced Order Orchestration | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Exception Management & Alerts | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Unified Inventory Management | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Rapid to Implement & Go-Live | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Easy to Add / Swap Channels & Flows | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Low Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |

## Leading Brands and Fulfillment Providers Rely on Pipe17

### Launch Faster

Get up and running with Barrett in a fraction of the time. Our pre-configured data flows for orders, shipments, and inventory mean you can start fulfilling orders almost immediately.

#### Automate Everything

Once connected, the process is entirely automated. New orders are instantly sent to Barrett for fulfillment, and shipment confirmations with tracking details are sent right back to your store and customer.

#### Achieve Total Visibility

Attain a real-time view of your inventory at Barrett. Stock levels are automatically updated in your e-commerce store, preventing overselling. You can also see the status of returns and inbound shipments.

#### Scale with Confidence

As your order volume grows, our integration scales with you. There are no files to manage or processes to break. Just a reliable, automated flow of information that keeps your operations running smoothly.

### Automated Barrett Data Flows

Pipe17 orchestrates the bidirectional flow of information between your business systems and Barrett Distribution, ensuring that both sides have the accurate, real-time data they need to operate efficiently.

- **Send Orders to Barrett.** Automatically transmit new sales orders from your Shopify, BigCommerce, Amazon, or other sales channels to Barrett for fulfillment.
- **Receive Shipments from Barrett.** As soon as Barrett ships an order, receive the shipment confirmation and tracking number to update your sales channel and notify your customer.
- **Receive Fulfillments from Barrett.** Pull fulfillment completion data from Barrett to confirm that orders have been fully processed, updating your ERP, storefront, or order management records automatically.
- **Receive Inventory Levels from Barrett.** Get real-time inventory updates from Barrett’s warehouse and automatically sync them to all of your sales channels to ensure accurate stock levels.
- **Send Products to Barrett.** Automatically create new product (item master) records in Barrett’s system when you add new SKUs to your product line.
- **Send ASNs to Barrett.** Notify Barrett of incoming inventory from your suppliers by sending an Advanced Shipping Notice (ASN), ensuring they are ready to receive your goods.

- **Receive Receipts from Barrett.** Get an electronic confirmation when Barrett has received your inbound shipment, so you can update your own inventory records.
- **Send Returns to Barrett (RMAs).** When a customer initiates a return, automatically send a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) to Barrett so they know to expect the item.
- **Receive Return Confirmations from Barrett.** Receive a notification once Barrett has received and processed a returned item, allowing you to complete the customer’s refund or exchange.
- **Cancel Shipments at Barrett.** If a customer cancels an order, send an automatic cancellation request to Barrett to stop the shipment before it leaves the warehouse.
- **Pull Locations from Barrett.** Sync the Barrett warehouse location into Pipe17 to be used in your operational reporting and analysis.

### Connect Your Brand to Barrett Instantly

Eliminate the technical hurdles of integrating with your 3PL partners. Pipe17 provides a plug-and-play solution that connects your commerce stack to Barrett Distribution’s warehouse systems, saving you time, money, and operational headaches.

## Cut 3PL Integration Time by 90%

Move your business forward with a fast, reliable, and automated connection to Barrett. Schedule a demo to see how Pipe17 can have you shipping orders within days, not months.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is Barrett Distribution?

Barrett Distribution is a third-party logistics (3PL) provider that has fulfilled orders for direct-to-consumer brands since 1941, with services spanning order fulfillment, kitting, retail compliance, and returns across a nationwide network of distribution centers. Brands that fulfill with Barrett typically run it through Pipe17, a modern order management system that orchestrates orders, inventory, and returns across every sales channel like [Shopify](/content/integration/shopify/index.html) and routes them to Barrett automatically.

### Does Pipe17 integrate with Barrett Distribution?

Yes, Pipe17 has a purpose-built Barrett Distribution connector that syncs orders, shipments, fulfillments, inventory, returns, and warehouse locations between Barrett and the rest of an enterprise commerce stack. It is part of Pipe17's managed [Network of 300+ pre-built integrations](/content/network/index.html), so a Barrett-fulfilled brand can link [Shopify](/content/integration/shopify/index.html), marketplaces, ERPs, and returns platforms to Barrett without custom code.

### Do I still need an order management system if a 3PL like Barrett handles fulfillment?

Yes, because a 3PL and an order management system do different jobs. Barrett executes fulfillment, warehousing, and returns, while an [order management system](/content/order-management/index.html) orchestrates orders, inventory, and returns across every sales channel and routes them to Barrett and any other location. Running Barrett through Pipe17 keeps Pipe17 as your system of record, so inventory stays accurate within 5 minutes, orders route by rules your team controls, and you are never tied to a single provider's tools.

### How do I connect my sales channels and ERP to Barrett Distribution?

You connect them through Pipe17's pre-built connectors, with no custom code or developer time. Pipe17 links sales channels like [Shopify](/content/integration/shopify/index.html) and [BigCommerce](/content/integration/bigcommerce/index.html), marketplaces like Amazon, and back-office systems like [NetSuite](/content/integration/netsuite/index.html) to Barrett, then automates the order, inventory, and fulfillment flow between them.