Most brands go live within 2 to 4 weeks of contract signing. Standard onboarding includes platform integration (Shopify, Amazon, NetSuite, or custom API), inventory transfer planning, SKU master setup with photographs and dimensional data, packaging configuration, and dashboard provisioning. Complex retail-channel onboarding involving EDI, ASN, or unique routing guides typically adds one to two weeks. You’ll have a dedicated contact from kickoff through your first stable shipping week.