Product Bundles and Starter Kits
Combine complementary products into an approved set. Define the quantities, packaging and finished-kit identification so the offer sold to the customer matches the work performed in the warehouse.
KITTING & ASSEMBLY
Kitting and Assembly Services for Growing Brands
Turn separate products into a finished kit your customers are ready to open. Tondo Fulfillment provides custom kitting and assembly for product bundles, gift sets, subscription boxes, promotional kits and creator mailers.
Define the components, packaging and presentation once, then build a repeatable process around the approved configuration. Your finished kits can connect to storage and fulfillment through Tondo’s operations in Delaware and Utah.
COMPONENTS → FINISHED KIT
What Are Kitting and Assembly Services?
Kitting services group separate products or components into a kit. Assembly is the physical work of arranging those items, adding packaging or inserts, and preparing the finished configuration for storage or shipment.
For an ecommerce brand, that might mean combining several products into a starter set, preparing a variety pack, or placing a curated collection inside a branded box. The finished kit should match a documented component list and packout specification.
Tondo connects kit preparation with the warehouse work that follows, so your brand can plan assembly and order fulfillment together.
BUILT AROUND YOUR OFFER
Custom Kitting for the Offers Your Brand Sells
Gift Sets and Promotional Kits
Prepare seasonal collections, launch offers and limited-edition sets with specified product placement, protective materials and printed inserts.
Subscription Box Assembly
Assemble the products and presentation for a subscription collection. Coordinate component readiness and the approved packout with your subscription shipment schedule.
Explore Subscription Box FulfillmentCreator Mailers and Sampling Kits
Build product introductions and sampling kits around an approved list of items, messaging inserts and packaging. Confirm any recipient-specific variations before production begins.
Multipacks and Variety Packs
Prepare repeated units or mixed-product combinations in the quantities and packaging your brand requires. Review the finished package’s dimensions and weight as part of the shipment plan.
Inserts and Custom Packouts
Include approved cards, samples, dividers, tissue or other materials in a repeatable arrangement. Clear instructions help the team handle special presentation requirements consistently.
YOUR KIT, STEP BY STEP
From a Component List to a Finished Kit
1 Share the Project Requirements
Send the component SKUs, quantities per kit, planned kit volume, packaging requirements and target ready date. Include the destination for finished kits: storage, individual customer orders or an agreed bulk shipment.
2 Define the Packout
Document product placement, inserts, protective materials, labels and the finished appearance. Reference photographs help show the configuration your team expects.
3 Confirm Materials and Inventory
Review whether every component and packaging material is available. Agree how components and finished kits will be represented in inventory and how shortages will be handled.
4 Approve the Sample and Checks
Review a representative sample before the full run. Confirm the required component checks, packaging checks and any brand-specific acceptance criteria.
5 Assemble and Prepare the Next Step
Build the approved configuration, then move finished kits into the agreed storage or shipment workflow. Changes to components or packaging should be reviewed before the next production run.
CHOOSE THE RIGHT ASSEMBLY TIMING
Build Kits Ahead of Demand or Plan Assembly Around Orders
The right approach depends on how frequently the contents change, how the products are sold and whether components also need to remain available for individual orders. Tondo reviews the project before confirming the workflow.
COMPONENTS AND INVENTORY
Keep Components and Finished Kits Accounted For
A kit consumes products and packaging that may also be needed elsewhere in your business. Define the quantities required for each configuration and agree how the finished kit will be identified before assembly starts.
For products with applicable lot or expiration information, review the traceability requirements for components and finished kits. Also define what happens when an item is short, damaged or different from the approved specification.
A substitution changes the kit. Agree who can approve it before the team replaces a product or packaging material.
EVERY DETAIL DEFINED
Presentation Starts with a Clear Packout
A branded box is only one part of the finished experience. Product orientation, protective materials, inserts and the way items fit together all affect the assembly work and the customer’s first impression.
Provide photographs or a reference sample showing the expected arrangement. Confirm which materials your brand will supply and which materials Tondo will source or provide as part of the agreed project.
For a new package, review fit, closure and protection before approving the production configuration. Packaging also changes finished dimensions, weight and shipping cost.
QUOTE THE COMPLETE PROJECT
How Kitting Services Are Priced
Kitting cost depends on the work required to prepare the finished configuration. Important inputs include the number of components, handling steps, packaging materials, inserts, labeling, planned volume and any special checks.
Assembly labor, packaging, receiving, storage and shipping should be identified clearly in the quote. Preparing a kit and shipping a customer order are separate tasks, even when one fulfillment partner performs both.
Share the component list and packout requirements so Tondo can review the scope and explain the applicable charges. A more complete specification makes the quote easier to compare.
YOUR QUOTE INPUTS
ASSEMBLE. STORE. FULFILL.
Kit Assembly Connected to Fulfillment
After preparation, kits may need storage, individual customer shipment or larger business orders. Planning the next step with assembly helps your brand identify packaging, inventory and shipment requirements before the run begins.
Explore our ecommerce fulfillment services for the broader receiving-to-returns workflow. For recurring collections and subscriber shipments, explore subscription box fulfillment.
PRODUCT-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Product Specific Requirements Still Matter
Beauty gift sets, supplement starter kits, beverage variety packs and shelf-stable food collections can require different packaging and inventory decisions. Use the industry page that matches your products to review that side of the fulfillment plan.
DELAWARE + UTAH
Plan Kitting with Your Warehouse Location
Tondo operates fulfillment centers in New Castle, Delaware, and Salt Lake City, Utah. Review project requirements, component availability and the destination for finished kits before selecting the facility and schedule.
Delaware Fulfillment Center
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Salt Lake City Fulfillment Center
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Kitting and Assembly FAQs
What is kitting in fulfillment?
Kitting groups separate products into a defined kit before it enters the next storage or shipment step. The kit can include products, packaging and inserts, with quantities and placement recorded in the packout instructions.
What is the difference between kitting and assembly?
Kitting describes grouping the required items into a kit. Assembly describes the physical preparation of that configuration, including arranging items, adding packaging and completing the approved packout. Ecommerce projects often include both.
What is the difference between kitting and bundling?
Bundling describes offering products together for sale. Kitting describes the warehouse work required to prepare them as a defined configuration. A bundle may be picked as separate products or prepared as a finished kit, depending on the inventory and packout plan.
What types of kits can Tondo prepare?
Tondo supports qualified product bundles, starter kits, gift sets, promotional kits, subscription boxes, multipacks, variety packs, creator mailers and sampling kits. The team reviews components, materials and assembly requirements before confirming project fit.
Can Tondo assemble subscription boxes?
Yes. Tondo can support the physical assembly of qualified subscription boxes using an approved component list and packout. Recurring cycle planning, order schedules and subscriber shipments are covered by our subscription box fulfillment services.
Can kits include branded packaging and inserts?
Yes, subject to the approved project scope. Specify boxes, mailers, dividers, tissue, printed cards, samples and other materials, including who supplies them and how they should be placed.
Should we assemble kits in advance?
Advance assembly may suit a stable combination with predictable demand. Changing collections or configurations may call for a different schedule. Review demand, component availability, storage and the ongoing need to sell individual products before choosing the workflow.
Does every kit need its own SKU?
The inventory setup depends on how the kit is sold and handled. A stored finished kit may need its own identifier, while another configuration may be represented through component relationships. Agree the setup with Tondo before assembly; a new permanent SKU is not a universal requirement for every bundle.
How much do kitting services cost?
The quote depends on components, assembly steps, materials, volume and project-specific checks. Receiving, storage, assembly, packaging and shipping may be separate charges. Send the specification so the team can review the actual work instead of estimating from the word kit alone.
What do you need to quote a kitting project?
Provide the component SKUs, quantities per kit, number of kits, packaging and insert requirements, reference images, target ready date and intended storage or shipment destination. Identify variations and any applicable lot or expiration requirements.
How long does a kitting project take?
Timing depends on material readiness, receiving, sample approval, assembly complexity, planned volume and warehouse capacity. Agree the production schedule before announcing a launch date. An order-shipping cutoff does not guarantee that an unbuilt kit will be assembled that day.
Can Tondo track lots and expiration dates for kits?
For applicable products, review the required lot and expiration information at the component and finished-kit levels. Confirm the recording and traceability workflow with Tondo before production begins.
Can finished kits be shipped to customers?
Yes. Qualified finished kits can connect to Tondo’s order fulfillment operation. Confirm the finished packaging, inventory setup and order flow so the warehouse can identify and ship the correct configuration.
Can Tondo handle a one-time assembly project?
Project fit is reviewed individually. Share the scope, planned volume, materials and destination for completed kits. Tondo will confirm whether the work fits its operation and how it would be scheduled.
Where does Tondo provide kitting services?
Tondo’s fulfillment operations are in New Castle, Delaware, and Salt Lake City, Utah. Confirm the appropriate facility, available assembly capabilities and schedule for your project with the team.
LET’S PLAN YOUR KIT
Show Us the Kit You Want to Build
Send your component list, packaging requirements and target schedule. We’ll review the assembly work and how the finished kits should move into storage or shipment.