Game Start Studio

Discover how Game Start Studio leveraged Easyship and multi-location warehousing to cut delivery times and scale shipping for crowdfunding backers and customers worldwide.

Before Easyship

  • Relied on specialized companies across the US, EU, and Asia for fulfillment.
  • Managed European shipments in-house with local couriers like GLS, while other regions required external partners.
  • Manual shipping and tracking processes added complexity, requiring multiple systems and slowing down customer updates.
  • Longer shipping times to the US when shipping from Hong Kong and the Netherlands.
  • Limited control over courier selection and rate visibility.

With Easyship

  • Integrated Easyship in 2021, enabling direct management of shipments.
  • Expanded fulfillment with Easyship’s UFL warehouses in the US and Canada, reducing US delivery times to just a few days.
  • Gained flexibility with courier selection to align with customer needs and product types.
  • Simplified support and tracking, ensuring faster resolutions for lost shipments and higher customer satisfaction.
  • Positioned to increase volume by 2,000–3,000 shipments in the next 12 months while maintaining operational control.

About Game Start Studio

For over 14 years, Game Start Studio has delighted tabletop gaming enthusiasts with accessories and tools that enhance gameplay. After operating a physical store for a decade, they transitioned to developing and selling products through crowdfunding platforms, reaching a global audience.

Game Start Studio specializes in creating premium tabletop gaming accessories and tools for enthusiasts worldwide. Known for their commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, they have built a loyal following through crowdfunding campaigns and direct-to-consumer eCommerce, bringing innovative solutions to the tabletop community.

Their Challenge

Expanding globally while maintaining fast, reliable shipping posed challenges for Game Start Studio. Manual logistics across regions limited operational control and made it difficult to meet customer expectations for speed and transparency, particularly in high-demand periods during crowdfunding campaigns.

How Easyship Helped

Easyship’s platform has become a central part of Game Start Studio’s logistics workflow. By integrating warehousing, Shopify, and courier selection into a single system, the team now manages global shipments efficiently, reducing steps and speeding up order processing.

Easyship’s rate comparison tools and courier rule flexibility ensure that shipments align with Game Start Studio’s premium product positioning while keeping costs competitive. The ability to directly manage shipments and receive responsive support has empowered the team to focus on scaling operations without sacrificing control or customer satisfaction

Results & Impact

Since adopting Easyship:

  • Delivery times to US customers have decreased significantly, improving the overall backer experience.

  • The team can manage and resolve lost shipments quickly, boosting customer trust.

  • Operational workflows have become faster and more streamlined, freeing time for marketing and product development.

  • Game Start Studio is on track to increase shipment volume by 2,000 to 3,000 over the next 12 months, supported by Easyship’s scalable infrastructure.

Looking Ahead

Game Start Studio plans to continue expanding its crowdfunding and eCommerce operations with a goal of increasing shipment volume by up to 3,000 orders in the coming year. With Easyship’s support, they aim to maintain high delivery standards while exploring opportunities to further optimize subscription and shipping costs, ensuring a seamless experience for customers worldwide.

“I’m very happy with everything, even with the customer support.”

‍– Mario Zattini, Sales, Logistics & Production Manager, Game Start Studio

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