Manufacturer-funded arrival
The manufacturer funds the approved pilot stock and inbound shipment to the agreed South African handover point.
Shopico-connected commerce
One approved product feed. Multiple accountable South African sales channels.
After receiving, eligible products can be activated across Takealot, Makro, Bob Shop and Shopico while SmartWarehouse coordinates the records, fulfilment and shipping behind every sale.
Before stock moves
The manufacturer funds the pilot. We manage it locally.
Following approval, the manufacturer funds the agreed pilot inventory and its inbound movement to SmartWarehouse's nominated South African receiving point. SmartWarehouse does not purchase speculative launch inventory upfront.
Managed from receipt
SmartWarehouse receives, inspects, records, stores and manages accepted stock, then operates the approved sales, fulfilment, support and returns path.
Responsibilities signed first
Freight booking, Incoterm, importer of record, duties, taxes, compliance costs, insurance and risk transfer are fixed in the signed Supplier Agreement.
Approve the channel and merchant structure
Account ownership, seller identity, commercial risk, marketplace eligibility and customer obligations are defined before any listing work begins.
- Seller-role decision
- Channel eligibility
- Commercial responsibility
- Data and reporting access
Receive once, publish where approved
Accepted stock and local-ready product content flow through the connected commerce layer to the marketplaces selected for each product.
- Takealot
- Makro Marketplace
- Bob Shop
- Shopico
Operate every order
Listings, stock, order paperwork, pick, pack, courier shipping, customer support and returns follow agreed controls.
- Order and merchant records
- Inventory reservation
- Courier handoff
- Performance reporting
Channel activation scope
The connected route to a South African customer.
Takealot
Eligible products, stock and orders managed through the agreed local seller structure.
Makro Marketplace
Approved catalogue participation with local inventory and order operations.
Bob Shop
Approved products activated with connected stock, fulfilment and shipping.
Shopico
Our owned consumer marketplace route for approved represented products.
Custom ecommerce
A dedicated branded storefront connected to the same local inventory and fulfilment layer for an additional fee.
Built around the evidence
Physical work. Digital accountability.
Every approved listing connects back to received stock, order paperwork, fulfilment, shipping and after-sales responsibility.
- Capability status remains explicit
- Responsibilities are defined per agreement
- Exceptions have an owner and next action
Your next move
Start with product readiness.
Tell us what you make, where you sell and what South Africa needs to become possible.