Dropshipping is a business model where you, the seller, don't keep products in stock. Instead, when you sell a product, you purchase it from a third party—usually a wholesaler or manufacturer—and have it shipped directly to the customer. This means you're primarily responsible for marketing and customer service, while the handling of the product and inventory is taken care of by the supplier.
Here’s how it typically works:
1. Customer Places an Order: They buy a product on your online store.
2. Order is Forwarded to Supplier: You pass the order and customer details to your supplier.
3. Supplier Ships the Product: The supplier packages and ships the order directly to your customer.