The Atomix Fulfillment Pod Model is our revolutionary approach to 3PL logistics—a purpose-built system designed specifically for modern, high-growth consumer brands that demand flexibility, speed, and high-touch operational control. It’s our answer to the outdated, “one-size-fits-all” warehouse model that too often stifles growth, communication, and customization.
A Warehouse Within a Warehouse
At its core, the Atomix Fulfillment Pod is a modular, brand-specific space inside our larger facility. Rather than mixing your inventory and fulfillment operations with dozens of other brands, you get a dedicated micro-warehouse, managed by a team that’s focused solely on your business.
Think of it as a “warehouse within a warehouse”—your own private corner of our logistics operation.
Key Characteristics:
Brand-Dedicated Zones within Atomix’s Milwaukee and Salt Lake City facilities
SKU placement optimized for pick speed (high-velocity SKUs closest to pack stations)
Temperature-controlled pod options (by request)
Seamless support from Atomix’s WMS and Rules Engine
Space scales up or down dynamically based on your volume
How It Works
Each Pod is powered by our proprietary Atomix App, which integrates directly with your store, provides inventory visibility, controls automation rules, and streamlines communication with your fulfillment team.
Our tech uses historical order volume velocity to:
Allocate inventory efficiently within the Pod
Predict and respond to demand spikes
Prevent bottlenecks in pick/pack operations
Drive fulfillment speed and SLA compliance
Close the Communication Gap
Unlike traditional 3PLs where communication is reactive and slow, Atomix Pods are built on a real-time communication framework.
How we do it:
Every brand is assigned a Pod Manager—your main day-to-day point of contact
You communicate directly via Slack, with ticket escalation via Intercom
Pod Managers are co-located with your inventory, enabling fast answers, accountability, and live troubleshooting
Internal fulfillment teams use the Atomix App to receive and act on your instructions instantly
“It feels like you’re on-site with us—even when you’re not.”
Personalized & Premium Fulfillment
Because you control your own Pod, you can configure custom workflows and packaging that go beyond “basic pick and pack.”
Supported Customizations:
Handwritten notes and premium insert logic
Kitting and subscription box assembly
Temperature-sensitive packing
Branded unboxing experiences (custom tissue, stickers, boxes, etc.)
Automation rules (e.g., split by region, value thresholds, channel logic)
All custom workflows are documented in SOPs and followed exactly by your Pod fulfillment team.
Plan for Growth with Hyper-Flexibility
Our Pod Model is built to scale alongside your business—whether you're shipping 1,000 orders per month or 100,000+.
Key Scalability Features:
Access to additional square footage as you grow
Pricing tiers adjust automatically based on volume—you don’t pay for what you don’t use
Pods expand or contract without needing a warehouse switch
Easily add new SKUs, kits, and sales channels
We currently offer Pod configurations ranging from a few hundred square feet to over 100,000+ square feet in dedicated or shared capacity.
Tech-Powered Customization: Atomix Rules Engine
Every Pod is connected to the Atomix Rules Engine, allowing you to automate how orders flow through the system.
You can configure:
Order holds for high-value or international shipments
Channel-specific workflows (e.g. Shopify vs Faire vs Amazon)
Special shipping logic by SKU
Inventory splits across facilities
All rules are set up during onboarding and can be adjusted any time.
Benefits of the Pod Model
SLA Highlights for Atomix Pods
Same-Day Fulfillment: Orders in by 1:00 PM CT ship same-day
Order Accuracy Goal: 99.86%
Inventory Accuracy Guarantee: 99%+
Special Project SLA: 5 business days from full submission
Return Processing: Within 5 business days of receipt (Milwaukee facility only)
Slack Response Time: <2 hours during business hours (9am–5pm CT, M–F)
Use Case Example:
Client: A high-growth skincare brand shipping DTC and to retail
Needs: Branded boxes, tissue, lot tracking, shipping to Target and DTC
Solution:
Atomix created a Pod with dedicated QC zones and labeling stations
Pack-out SOPs included FEFO rules, cold packs, and different workflows for DTC and retail
Slack channel was used for daily launch tracking and inventory coordination
Brand scaled from 500 to 12,000+ orders/month without needing to move warehouses
Have questions about how Atomix Pods would work for your brand?
Reach out to a Fulfillment Expert or schedule a demo today. We’d love to show you how a Pod can power your growth.