If you’re a brand, wholesaler, or online seller, chances are you’ve asked yourself one or more of these questions: What is 3PL management? What is 4PL management? And how do they differ from one another? In today’s increasingly competitive ecommerce landscape, many operations have turned to the assistance of third-party logistics (3PL) or fourth-party logistics […]
Multi-channel fulfillment involves offering the same product via multiple sales channels. The sales channels may include online and offline platforms, such as your website, mobile app, social media, brick-and-mortar outlets, and third-party stores. Multi-channel fulfillment offers many benefits, such as boosted sales, improved order fulfillment, and an enhanced customer experience. However, you can’t be successful […]
Inaccurate billing is one of the fastest ways to lose clients and damage the reputation of your business. Unfortunately, many third-party logistics (3PL) operations still depend on manual processes as part of their 3PL billing and invoicing process. Manual billing practices tend to have a 10-15% error rate. In the age of competitive warehousing, that […]
The third party logistics (3PL) industry may be entering its most challenging era yet. In addition to heightened competition among 3PL providers and surging ecommerce sales, 3PLs are facing industry-wide labor shortages and high rates of employee turnover. According to TotalRetail, warehouse working conditions, low wages, and record-low unemployment rates (3.4%) are all contributing to […]
Third-party logistics (3PL) providers carry out cost-effective B2B, DTC, and hybrid operations on behalf of major retail brands and online sellers. For most 3PLs, that means overseeing complex supply chains, inventory management, and omni-channel order fulfillment using an extensive network of warehouses, distribution centers, return management facilities and transportation services. Just consider what 3PL services […]
When customers wish to return items they’ve just purchased, complex orders you worked tirelessly to fulfill inevitably end up back at your door to begin the process most warehouses dread most: returns. For major retailers and ecommerce merchants, returns management is particularly challenging to get right, making the use of third-party logistics (3PL) services invaluable […]
