A 3PL built on its own technology
Darwynn fulfills ecommerce and wholesale orders for brands across Canada and the USA, from more than 15 locations, on its own platform and its own automation. The name comes from Darwin, and the company is built the same way: to adapt to each brand it serves.
- 400+
- brands supported
- 15+
- locations in Canada and the USA
- 99%+
- inventory accuracy
- 24+
- parcel carriers
- 150+
- LTL and FTL carriers
What Darwynn does
Darwynn serves brands of every size, with a focus on small and medium consumer goods brands in food and beverage, supplements, pet and beauty. They sell direct to consumers, wholesale to distributors and retailers, and through programs such as Costco.
Fulfillment and warehousing
Ecommerce and wholesale orders from more than 15 locations, with live inventory and cost per order in Darwynn OMS.
Fulfillment and warehousingWholesale and retail
Retail orders prepared to each retailer's requirements, EDI through SPS Commerce, and Costco as vendor of record, with more than 50 brands launched on Costco.ca and Costco.com.
Wholesale and retail distributionMarketplaces
Amazon FBA prep and FBM, Walmart Marketplace with next-day fulfillment, and TEMU.
Amazon FBA and FBMParcel shipping
Darwynn Shipper rate-shops more than 24 carriers on every parcel, and Darwynn Driver, Darwynn's own fleet, delivers across the Greater Toronto Area.
Last mile deliveryFreight
Darwynn Dispatch books LTL and FTL freight with more than 150 carriers, with rate approval and live updates on every load.
LTL and FTL freightTechnology
Seven products built by Darwynn on one platform, and a shuttle ASRS at automated Darwynn locations.
Technology
How Darwynn grew
Darwynn now supports more than 400 brands from more than 15 locations across Canada and the USA, and it still runs on one platform and one idea: fulfillment that adapts to each brand.
2020
The ideaFulfillment that adapts to each brand, built on technology Darwynn owns.
The idea for Darwynn takes shape
As ecommerce accelerated, the idea for Darwynn took shape: a fulfillment company that owns its technology, so its operations can adapt to each brand.
2021
FoundedDarwynn is founded in Ontario.
Darwynn is founded by Wynn Xi and Reza Bafandeh
Chairman Wynn Xi and Co-Founder and CEO Reza Bafandeh found Darwynn in Ontario to build technology-led fulfillment for ecommerce and wholesale brands across Canada.
2022
LaunchThe company launches and the technology team takes shape.
Darwynn launches in Ontario
Darwynn begins operating as an ecommerce and wholesale fulfillment company built around its own technology.
Darwynn's CTO joins
The CTO joins Darwynn and leads development of the platform that now runs every Darwynn location, order and integration.
2023
Building the networkFunding, the first automated fulfillment centre and locations in Canada's major markets.
- $20M
$20 million raised
Darwynn raises $20 million to build its fulfillment centres, automation and technology.
First fulfillment centre opens in Scarborough
Darwynn opens its first facility at 40 Pullman Court in Scarborough, Ontario, serving brands across the Greater Toronto Area and eastern Canada.
Automation at 40 Pullman Court
Scarborough becomes Darwynn's first automated fulfillment centre, with an automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) and robotics that raise storage density, speed and order accuracy.
The development team grows
The in-house development team grows to build out the Darwynn platform and its integrations.
Advisory board formed
Darwynn forms an advisory board to guide its growth.
Calgary, the first location in western Canada
Darwynn expands west with its first fulfillment location in Calgary, Alberta.
Vancouver joins the network
Darwynn opens in Vancouver, bringing fulfillment and warehousing to British Columbia.
Montreal joins the network
Darwynn opens in Montreal, Quebec, with locations now in Canada's major markets.
- 50
The first 50 brands
Darwynn closes the year supporting its first 50 brands.
2024
Platform and standardsIntegrations with the major sales channels, Darwynn Driver and independently verified standards.
- 100
100 brands
Darwynn reaches 100 brands supported.
HACCP and GDP compliance, verified by Bureau Veritas
Darwynn achieves HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) and GDP (Good Distribution Practice) compliance, verified by Bureau Veritas, so food, health, wellness and supplement brands can store and ship with confidence.
Integrations with the major sales channels
The Darwynn platform connects to the major sales channels, including Shopify and Magento, so brands run every order through one system.
Darwynn Driver launches
Darwynn Driver launches to schedule and manage pickups.
2025
Into the USADarwynn begins fulfilling orders in the United States.
Darwynn enters the United States
Darwynn begins operating in the US, so brands fulfill orders in both countries from one platform.
Darwynn Shipper launches
Darwynn Shipper gives brands access to multiple carriers, with rates and labels managed in one place.
- 250
250 brands
Darwynn reaches 250 brands supported.
2026
ScaleA carrier network system, cold chain, a stronger company, a larger US footprint and more than 400 brands.
- 350
350 brands
Darwynn starts the year supporting 350 brands.
Darwynn Dispatch launches
Darwynn Dispatch launches as a full carrier network system, connecting brands to pickup, linehaul and delivery from one platform.
Refrigerated facility and cold chain pilot
Darwynn pilots a refrigerated facility and cold chain network, extending its fulfillment to temperature-sensitive food, health and wellness products.
Strategic restructuring successfully completed
Darwynn successfully completes a comprehensive operational and financial restructuring, emerging with a streamlined cost structure, a strengthened foundation and uninterrupted service to its brands, positioned for its next phase of growth.
US locations in California, Georgia and Illinois
Darwynn expands its US network with fulfillment locations in California, Atlanta, Georgia and the Chicago area, Illinois.
- 400+
More than 400 brands
Darwynn supports more than 400 brands from more than 15 locations across Canada and the USA.
Platinum Sponsor, Canadian Health Food Association
Darwynn becomes a Platinum Sponsor of the Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA), supporting Canada's natural health and organic products industry.
Platinum Sponsor, BC Food & Beverage
Darwynn becomes a Platinum Sponsor of BC Food & Beverage, supporting food and beverage manufacturers across British Columbia.
NetSuite and Xorosoft integrations
New NetSuite and Xorosoft integrations connect Darwynn directly to brands' ERP and inventory systems.
2027
What comes nextDarwynn is planning more locations, more technology and new integrations for ecommerce and wholesale brands across Canada and the USA.
Mission and values
To help brands of every size grow, with clear data, dependable service and fulfillment they can see into.
- Customer firstEvery decision starts with what the brand needs.
- InnovationThe platform and the automation keep improving.
- TransparencyBrands see their costs and operations clearly.
- FlexibilityServices are shaped to each brand.
- TeamworkOpen, respectful work toward shared goals.
- AccountabilityDarwynn owns its decisions and delivers on its commitments.
- Continuous improvementBetter processes, every season.
- SustainabilityA smaller footprint across operations.
In the community
Darwynn supports the organizations and events behind Canada's food, wellness and business communities.
Advisory board
Leaders from retail, consumer goods, technology and finance who advise Darwynn's growth.
Dr. Ma Song
Former SVP at JD, where he led research and development for the group. Founder of Qiyi Technology and President of GS1 ECR E-commerce China.
Dr. Tina Dacin
Stephen J.R. Smith Chaired Professor of Strategy and Organizational Behavior and Scotiabank Scholar at the Smith School of Business.
Jerome Vallet
More than 30 years as an international executive, with senior roles at Carrefour Group and Veepee and automation and fulfillment deployments in 7 European countries.
Jim Slomka
More than 40 years in consumer packaged goods, as partner and SVP at a major Canadian sales and marketing agency and on the sales leadership team at Clorox Canada.
Amir Sahba
CEO and founder of Thinkingbox, a creative agency with offices across North America, technology entrepreneur and venture capitalist.
Jim Defer
Senior finance executive with high-growth companies and former Head of Investment Banking at PI Financial. CPA, CA and Chartered Business Valuator.
Rob Horricks
Grocery and consumer goods expert, founder of Blush Lane Organics and Organic Express, and mentor at Venturpark.
Work with Darwynn
Darwynn reviews the brand's products, order volume and channels, then builds a fulfillment plan around them.