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Fulfillment, Kitting & Automation — From the Operators Running It
Productiv is a national 3PL operating fulfillment, kitting, assembly, and embedded manufacturing programs — with cobots and humanoid robots running in live production. This is what we've learned.
20 yrs
Experience — 1B+ Units Packed
1,200+
Human Operators Across 12 Sites
13
Cobots in Live Production
2
Humanoid Robots in Production
Resources by Operation Type
Retail compliance, labor management, and warehouse robotics — pick the track that matches your operation.
Brands & Retail Programs
Getting into Walmart, Target, or Costco requires EDI, OTIF, routing guides, and chargeback infrastructure that most 3PLs don't have.
Manufacturers & Operators
The embedded model ties labor cost to throughput output — not hours billed — with process discipline and operational ownership included.
Robotics & AI
We've been running cobots and humanoid robots in live production since 2025 — here's what the economics actually look like.
Free Tools & Calculators
Run the numbers on your operation — no signup required.
Turnover Rate Calculator
Your true turnover rate and what churn is costing you
Chargeback Calculator
See what retail compliance failures cost you
Kitting & Assembly Cost
Real cost ranges and in-house vs. outsourced comparison
3PL Checklist
Evaluate your 3PL's compliance readiness
EDI Onboarding Checklist
Plan your retail EDI setup
Running a fulfillment, kitting, or assembly operation?
We're operators. Happy to walk through what we're building — no pitch.
Article Library
Operational guides and field-tested perspectives — built for operators.

Productiv Launches Custom Gifting with Embroidery and Gift Wrapping for DTC Brands
Productiv has launched a custom gifting service offering embroidery and gift wrapping for direct-to-consumer brands — powered by Barudan commercial embroidery equipment and VeriStitch Delta digitizing software.

Pack Expo East 2026: The Automated Warehouse Is Already Here.
At PACK EXPO East 2026, Productiv explored new packaging technologies, automation trends, and supply chain innovations shaping the future of fulfillment and operations.

Paul Baker Joins The Manufacturing Executive Podcast to Discuss Humanoid Robots in the Warehouse
Productiv CFO & CTO Paul Baker joined The Manufacturing Executive podcast with Avatar Robotics CEO Colin Webb to discuss what it actually looks like to deploy humanoid robots in a live production environment.
Productiv Deploys Two Avatar Robotics Humanoid Robots in Live Production
Productiv has deployed two Avatar Robotics humanoid robots into live production at its Dallas operations, making it one of the first SMB 3PLs in the country to operate humanoid robots at scale.

Productiv Deploys 13 Cobots from Blue Sky Robotics in Live Production
Productiv has deployed 13 cobots from Blue Sky Robotics into live production at its Dallas operations, making it one of the first SMB 3PLs in the country to operate collaborative robots at this scale.

Productiv Expands into Utah and adds a 3rd Operation in North Carolina
Productiv Expands into Utah and adds a 3rd Operation in North Carolina

Productiv More Than Doubles Its Footprint in Strategic Dallas Facility
Productiv More Than Doubles Its Footprint in Strategic Dallas Facility

Productiv Expands East Coast Operations with New Jersey Facility
Productiv Expands East Coast Operations with New Jersey Facility

Productiv Expands Chicagoland Fulfillment and Warehouse Capacity to Support Regional Growth
Productiv Expands Chicagoland Fulfillment and Warehouse Capacity to Support Regional Growth

Productiv Expands Dallas-Area Operations with Second Warehouse Location
Productiv Expands Dallas-Area Operations with Second Warehouse Location

Productiv Adds Second Operation in Charlotte to Support eCommerce Fulfillment and Contract Packaging Growth
Productiv Adds Second Operation in Charlotte to Support eCommerce Fulfillment and Contract Packaging Growth

Productiv Expands Fulfillment and Warehouse Capacity in Dallas to Support eCommerce Growth
Productiv Expands Fulfillment and Warehouse Capacity in Dallas to Support eCommerce Growth
Retail Compliance Library
Retailer-specific requirements, compliance topic guides, and free tools — written by the teams that ship to these retailers every day.
Retail Compliance 101
The complete vendor requirements guide
Chargeback Prevention
How to systematically eliminate chargebacks
Walmart Compliance
OTIF, routing guide, and MABD requirements
Target Compliance
ASN accuracy and PO compliance
Costco Compliance
Club store fulfillment requirements
Kroger Compliance
Grocery supplier requirements
Dick's Sporting Goods
Specialty retailer compliance
OTIF Guide
On-Time In-Full requirements
ASN Best Practices
Preventing shipping notice failures
EDI Setup
What new vendors need to know
Routing Guides
Supplier requirements explained
GS1 Labeling
UPC, SSCC-18, and GS1-128
Chargeback Recovery
How to dispute and recover
Want to Talk Through Your Operation?
Whether you're onboarding your first retailer, scaling a drone program, or solving a throughput problem — Productiv handles the operational complexity so you can focus on growth.
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