North Bay Distribution

What North Bay Distribution does

North Bay Distribution (NBD) is a private, employee-owned third-party logistics (3PL) provider founded in 1970 and headquartered in Vacaville, California. The company delivers omnichannel fulfillment, warehousing, and transportation services to mid-market eCommerce and DTC brands ($3M-$20M revenue range) as well as enterprise retailers, with a vertical focus on apparel, health & beauty, footwear, and consumer packaged goods. Its service portfolio spans DTC fulfillment, wholesale/B2B distribution, Amazon FBA/FBM prep and fulfillment, omnichannel integration, parcel shipping, freight forwarding, and FTL/LTL transportation, delivered through a multi-node facility network in California, Georgia, and Texas (expanding). Named customers include Wayfair, Saks, Macy's, Costco, DSW, Overstock, and Zulilly.

Name

North Bay Distribution

Legal name

North Bay Distribution, Inc.

Website

https://nbd3pl.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

North Bay Distribution is an employee-owned, 40+ year U.S. 3PL provider offering omnichannel fulfillment, warehousing, and transportation to mid-market eCommerce brands and enterprise retailers in apparel, health & beauty, footwear, and CPG verticals across its California, Georgia, and Texas facility network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Third-Party Logistics (3PL) and Contract Fulfillment Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)

SIC

Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

E-commerce Fulfillment & Omnichannel Logistics (Pick/Pack/Returns) (TLAIAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Asset-Based Warehousing & Distribution Centers (Owned/Leased Facilities) (TLAIAMAB), E-commerce & Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Brands (TLAIALAG), Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) & FMCG (TLAIALAH), Regional Hub / National Hub Distribution Centers (Multi-node Network Hubs) (TLALAEAN)

Keywords

• Third-party logistics services
• ECommerce fulfillment solutions
• Warehouse distribution services
• Omnichannel order fulfillment
• Parcel shipping management

Headquarters

HQ city

Vacaville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. 3PL Fulfillment Services: End-to-end omnichannel fulfillment services including DTC, wholesale/B2B, FBA/FBM, and retail distribution. Revenue generated through warehousing, picking, packing, and fulfillment handling fees
2. Shipping & Transportation Services: Parcel shipping, freight forwarding, FTL & LTL transportation through NBD Shipping program leveraging large volume discounts
3. Warehouse Storage: Storage fees for inventory held in strategically located fulfillment centers with multi-regional network

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

North Bay Distribution is a third-party logistics (3PL) provider that delivers end-to-end omnichannel fulfillment (DTC, wholesale/B2B, FBA/FBM, retail distribution) and transportation services (parcel shipping, freight forwarding, FTL/LTL) to mid-market eCommerce brands in apparel, health & beauty, footwear, and CPG verticals. Operations are powered by the proprietary Compass logistics platform, integrated WMS/OMS, autonomous mobile robots, and AI-driven scanning and package optimization across a multi-node California/Georgia/Texas network.

Product overview

North Bay Distribution (NBD) is a third-party logistics (3PL) provider offering a modular platform-plus-services architecture. The core platform is Compass, a proprietary logistics platform that centralizes warehouse and shipping management with real-time visibility. Around this platform, NBD layers multiple fulfillment service modules: DTC, Wholesale (B2B), FBA & FBM, and Omnichannel fulfillment for different sales channels; Parcel, Freight Forwarding, and FTL & LTL for transportation; and Robotics & Automation, Integrations, Returns Management, Kitting, and Personalized Fulfillment as operational enhancements. The company ranks in the top 7% of U.S. 3PLs for advanced robotics and serves apparel, health & beauty, footwear, and CPG brands with 40+ years of industry experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Compass: NBD's logistics platform that centralizes and automates warehouse and shipping management, providing complete visibility and control across the supply chain.

Products and services

• DTC (Direct-to-Consumer) Fulfillment Suite of fulfillment services designed to drive up sales and drive down costs for brands selling direct-to-consumer, including augmented supply chain solutions or fully tailored complete solutions. Targeted at DTC eCommerce brands selling through Shopify, Amazon, social commerce, and other platforms.
• Wholesale (B2B) Fulfillment Purpose-built systems and processes for B2B bulk distribution to retail partners, avoiding chargebacks and compliance complexity while strengthening retail business partnerships. Includes pallet configuration, labeling, EDI integration, and chargeback prevention for major retailers like Macy's, Saks, and Costco.
• FBA & FBM Services Complete Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) and Fulfillment by Merchant (FBM) services including prep, labeling, packaging, and compliance management to maintain account health and customer satisfaction, avoid costly compliance fees and penalties, and support FBM 2-day delivery.
• Omnichannel Fulfillment Centralized fulfillment solution unifying DTC, B2B, FBM/FBA, and retail distribution through a single integrated 3PL platform, increasing profit margins and revenue efficiency for brands selling across multiple channels.
• Parcel Shipping (NBD Shipping Program) Carrier management service under the NBD Shipping program that leverages large volume discounts and advanced rate shopping to ensure the right shipping service at the lowest cost for parcel shipments.
• Freight Forwarding International logistics management that delivers products fast and securely to facilities, NBD warehouses, distribution and fulfillment centers, or third-party logistics locations, including management of customs, paperwork, and routing.
• FTL & LTL Shipping Full Truckload (FTL) and Less Than Truckload (LTL) shipping solutions providing cost-effective and flexible delivery options for any delivery need.
• Compass Logistics Platform NBD's proprietary centralized logistics platform that unifies warehouse and shipping management, providing complete end-to-end visibility and control across supply chain operations, including real-time dashboards for inventory, orders, and shipping.
• Goods-to-Person Automation (with Cartesian Kinetics) Partnership-enabled goods-to-person automation offering that uses the patented Cartesian Kinetics eCarte+ physical digital twin to validate real order data, forecast ROI accurately, and confirm system performance, accelerating order processing while reducing manual labor.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.98% order accuracy rate
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration17 records

AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• ShopifycoreTechnology or IntegrationSeamless integration with Shopify eCommerce platform enabling instant order transmission to fulfillment system, reducing manual input and error risk. Real-time confirmation, shipping, and delivery updates minimize customer inquiries.
• AmazoncoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Amazon marketplace for FBA prep, labeling, packaging, and compliance management. Supports FBM orders with fast, affordable 2-day delivery.
• BigCommercecoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration enabling seamless order processing and inventory synchronization for BigCommerce merchants.
• NetSuitecoreTechnology or IntegrationERP integration for enterprise customers enabling unified inventory and order management across business systems.
• EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) PartnerscoreTechnology or IntegrationEDI integration capabilities for B2B wholesale and retail distribution to major retailers including Macy's, Saks, Costco.
• Cartesian KineticsstrategicTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for goods-to-person automation validation. Brands can test real order data, forecast ROI with accuracy, and confirm system performance using the patented eCarte+ physical digital twin.
• Freight Forwarders & Shipping CarrierscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCompetitive rates, optimized routes, and faster delivery times through partnerships with specialized freight forwarders and shipping services.
• eCommerce Marketing VendorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNetwork of trusted eCommerce marketing vendors offering SEO, PPC, email marketing, and online advertising to help brands increase online presence.
• Customer Support Solutions ProvidersminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIntegrated customer support solutions partners that help brands provide excellent post-sale service and gather data for forecasting and inventory planning.
• Custom Packaging & Design PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners for custom high-quality packaging that differentiates products, reinforces brand identity, and provides better transit protection.
• WooCommercecoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with WooCommerce WordPress eCommerce platform for seamless order and inventory management.
• SquarespacecoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Squarespace eCommerce platform for order processing and fulfillment.
• eBaycoreTechnology or IntegrationMarketplace integration for eBay sellers enabling seamless order fulfillment across channels.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Stord: PE-backed cloud supply chain operator offering omnichannel fulfillment, warehousing, and freight services to mid-market and enterprise brands; competes head-to-head with NBD in DTC and B2B omnichannel 3PL.
• ShipBob: Mid-market eCommerce 3PL with multi-node US fulfillment network, integrated WMS/OMS technology, and a similar focus on DTC, B2B, and Amazon FBA/FBM services for Shopify, Amazon, and BigCommerce merchants.
• Radial: Omnichannel commerce 3PL serving enterprise retail and DTC brands with fulfillment, returns, and customer care — directly comparable on the B2B and retail distribution side of NBD's business.
• Red Stag Fulfillment: US 3PL specializing in eCommerce fulfillment for heavy, bulky, and high-value goods with multi-node US coverage; directly comparable on automated warehouses, accuracy KPIs, and DTC brand focus.
• ShipMonk: Multi-node US 3PL serving mid-market eCommerce and omnichannel brands with comparable DTC, FBA, and B2B fulfillment services, advanced WMS technology, and similar vertical emphasis on apparel and health & beauty.
• IDS Fulfillment: Mid-market eCommerce 3PL with multi-node US facilities, strong apparel and softlines vertical expertise, and comparable B2C/B2B fulfillment offering to NBD.
• Verst Logistics: US-based contract logistics and 3PL provider offering warehousing, transportation, and omnichannel fulfillment with comparable multi-vertical (apparel, CPG, retail) customer base.

Broad incumbents

• FedEx Fulfillment: FedEx's eCommerce fulfillment arm offering warehousing, pick-pack-ship, and returns as part of a wider integrated parcel and logistics portfolio; competing incumbent in mid-market 3PL.
• XPO Logistics: Large US 3PL and freight transportation provider with contract logistics and last-mile capabilities; broad incumbent competitor to NBD's warehousing and parcel/freight forwarding services.
• DHL Supply Chain: Global contract logistics leader with US fulfillment and omnichannel capabilities; competes with NBD on enterprise B2B retail distribution and increasingly on eCommerce, with the advantage of a global node network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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