This is the dispatch of a product directly from the manufacturer's place to the customer's after an order. It is popular with people who run a home business as there is no stock handling involved, but can cause issues if the goods are being imported from a long way overseas as postage costs may not be economical for small numbers of stock. Dropshipping can also cause problems if there are product returns so it is important to have a very clear returns policy and process in place if you plan to use drop shipping for your business.