Donut Media

Easyship helped Donut Media save on import duties, streamline shipping from China, and successfully deliver over 8,200 model cars to 7,500 backers on time.

Before Easyship

Donut Media faced several logistical challenges during their crowdfunding campaign:

  • Delayed manufacturing disrupted the shipping schedule.
  • Shifting project timelines made it difficult to plan fulfillment.
  • Customs concerns from importing goods from China to the US.

With Easyship

Easyship provided Donut Media with a flexible, end-to-end solution:

  • Managed inventory with secure warehousing in China and the US.
  • Facilitated cost-effective bulk ocean freight shipping.
  • Streamlined customs clearance and last-mile delivery.

About Donut Media

Donut Media is an automotive media channel that launched the second-largest toy campaign on Kickstarter, raising over $430,000 from more than 7,500 backers for their limited-edition model car, Project Stocky.

Their Challenge

Donut Media encountered several challenges with Project Stocky, including delays in manufacturing, fluctuating project timelines, and potential hurdles with customs clearance and duties when importing goods from China to the US.

How Easyship Helped

Easyship’s end-to-end logistics solutions addressed all aspects of Donut Media’s fulfillment needs:

  • Flexible Shipping Plan: Easyship created a dynamic shipping strategy that adjusted to Donut Media’s shifting project timeline.
  • Inventory and Warehouse Management: Easyship securely managed inventory at its Shenzhen warehouse, reducing product damage and loss, and later utilized its US warehouse network for quick order fulfillment.
  • Customs and Duty Management: Easyship implemented its last-mile label at-origin solution, ensuring seamless customs clearance and eliminating US import duties for Donut Media.

Results & Impact

With Easyship’s comprehensive support, Donut Media achieved the following results:

  • Over 8,200 orders fulfilled on time and within budget.
  • Significant savings on import duties using Easyship’s customs solutions.
  • Achieved 100% customer satisfaction through timely deliveries and continuous tracking updates.

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