The Ultimate Guide to 3PL Warehousing and Distribution
One major challenge many businesses face as they grow is logistics, particularly warehousing and distribution. From finding suitable warehouse space to hiring the right workers and managing distribution on top of marketing, sales, etc., handling logistics internally can put a management team over the top. This is why many businesses use 3PL (third-party logistics) for […]
Warehouse Slotting: Definition, Best Practices & Benefits
According to a study, picking accounts for 50% of warehousing costs. It takes up most of your time and labor to locate and collect items for order fulfillment. Warehouse slotting reduces the time needed to locate items by systematically organizing them. It analyzes your inventory data to categorize items by how fast they turn over […]
11 Strategic Ways to Reduce Warehouse Labor Costs
A goal of any warehouse owner is to reduce labor costs. Rising labor costs can prevent businesses from turning a profit. Indeed.com puts the cost of hiring warehouse workers at an average of $16.78 per hour. When you factor in training, healthcare, and other necessities, however, the cost to warehouse owners goes up to over […]
Top 3PL Trends Shaping the Future of Logistics in 2025
The global third-party logistics industry is rapidly growing and is projected to become a $1.9 trillion market by 2030, according to Business Wire. Several factors and 3PL trends are responsible for such steady growth, including pandemic responses, increasing consumerism and economic changes, among others. This rapid increase in 3PL demand and operations means the industry […]
Everything You Need to Know About 3PL Inventory Management
As a business scales up, supply chain management becomes increasingly complex. Logistics errors can severely impact customer satisfaction and damage business’s reputation. Businesses suffering such growing pains and seeking to compete with faster delivery and lower prices often see the need to turn to a third-party logistics, or 3PL, partner to handle inventory management. In […]
E-Commerce Warehousing: Strategies to Support Growing Online Demand
Storing your inventory in your garage or the extra space inside your home will work in the early stages of your e-commerce business. However, as your business grows and you have higher demand, you need more space. This is where e-commerce warehousing comes in. This storage solution will help you keep up with rising demand […]
Warehouse Automation: Types, Trends and the Future of Smart Warehousing
In the past, warehouse management simply meant having a large space, recording inventory, and fulfilling orders on time. However, there is now more to warehouse management than a large space and manual processes. Today, automation makes it easier to run the warehouse, removing room for error and increasing productivity. With automated warehouse systems, businesses and […]
Difference Between 3PL and 4PL Logistics: How They Work & Benefits
When choosing logistics for your business, it’s easy to confuse 3PLs (third-party logistics providers) and 4PLs. 3PLs only handle logistics, from storing to packing and shipping, while 4PLs oversee the entire supply chain. 3PLs are focused on handling a warehouse’s operations. Meanwhile, 4PLs take a holistic approach, usually with larger enterprises, to coordinate multiple 3PL […]
Automated Warehouse Picking: How It Works, Types, & Benefits
Modern picking automation combines robotics or mechanizations with warehouse management systems (WMS) to streamline item retrieval and improve warehouse operations. This integration of robots, mechanized systems, and smart software helps 3PLs and other big warehouses handle large inventories for multiple clients by streamlining receiving, order picking, sorting, and quality inspection. According to a study by […]
Warehouse Putaway Process: Types, Benefits & Best Practices
The moment items are unloaded at a warehouse, the putaway process assigns items to pre-set shelves based on the item’s size, weight, frequency of picking, and relationship to other products. Nothing is more critical to a warehouse than making the most efficient and profitable use of its storage space. According to a 2023 survey by […]