Can affiliate marketing be combined with dropshipping?

I tried combining both but found it overwhelming. Affiliate marketing is simpler than dropshipping because you don’t deal with customer service. If you’re new, start with one. Later, you can combine.

Yes, some people combine both. They run a dropshipping store but also promote affiliate products. For example, if you sell fitness gear via dropshipping, you can also promote supplements as an affiliate. It diversifies income.