7 Best WMS for 3PL Providers (Ranked & Reviewed)
Third-party logistics (3PL) providers do more than store and ship products; they manage dozens of moving parts for multiple clients simultaneously. 3PLs need a system that can manage operational complexity from real-time inventory tracking to billing by activity or storage without slowing them down. However, not all warehouse management systems (WMS) have been designed to […]
LTL Freight for 3PLs: How to Ship Smarter Without Paying for Empty Space
The global demand for cost-efficient, scalable shipping models is driving road freight into a massive business, with the growth in what’s being shipped by 3PLs and mid-volume eCommerce operators driving the gains. Truck shipping alone has become an approximately $500 billion market (2024 numbers), and is projected to grow to $800 billion by 2033 at a steady […]
FTL Shipping for 3PLs: When Full Truckload Is the Smartest Move
Given North America’s wide network of roads, FTL (or Full Truckload) shipping greatly increases the ability of the continent’s 3PLs to deliver shipments as fast and cost-effectively as possible. By utilising FTL freight intelligently, 3PLs can shorten transit times, enhance inventory management, and reduce transportation costs. Especially in an era where on-time delivery performance is […]
Net Weight vs Gross Weight: What 3PLs Need to Know to Ship Accurately and Stay Compliant
Any warehouse or logistics manager knows this simple fact: weight data matters. Not only is it critical for determining freight charges or meeting carrier and customs regulations, but accurate weight data is a must-have of successful warehouse operations, inventory management, and integration between software systems. For 3PLs managing multiple clients and thousands of SKUs daily, […]
What is Expedited Shipping? A Guide for 3PLs
Expectations for delivery speed are growing for 3PLs. What you used to take a week to get delivered now needs to arrive in a day—or less. Thanks to Amazon and Walmart, your clients expect you to keep up. In fact, a 2024 Roadie study found that 80% of companies saw more repeat purchases after adding […]
How 3PLs Can Run a Smarter Pick and Pack Warehouse
Pick and pack is the backbone of 3PL fulfillment. It’s where every order is pulled from inventory, packed, and shipped out, fast and accurately. But when you’re managing dozens of clients, hundreds if not thousands of SKUs, and very tight delivery windows, pick-and-pack quickly gets complex. That pressure only grows as expectations rise. Same-day delivery […]
Order Management for 3PLs: A Complete Guide
When hundreds of orders drop across multiple channels, each with different SLAs, packing rules, and shipping methods, any margin for error that a 3PL has will disappear. One missed cutoff or mislabeled box can throw off an entire shift, break client trust, and put contracts at risk. That’s why order management is the engine that […]
Total Cost Formula: What It Is and How to Calculate It
In warehousing and fulfillment, every dollar counts, margins can be razor-thin, and precisely tracking exactly what you’re spending on both fixed expenses (like rent and salaried labor) and variable costs (like packaging and carrier fees) gives you a tighter grip on profitability. But here’s the catch: many warehouse operators only track costs piecemeal, without a […]
Inventory Management for Warehouses and 3PLs: What It Is and How to Do It Right
Efficient inventory management is a make-or-break skill set for anyone in warehousing. It’s how brands optimize their working capital and margins and how 3PLs drive up client satisfaction, maximize billable services, and grow. But for both brands and the 3PLs, inventory management can also easily go sideways, making the inventory inside the warehouse’s four walls […]
Inventory Management for Warehouses and 3PLs: What It Is and How to Do It Right
icient inventory management is a make-or-break skill set for anyone in warehousing. It’s how brands optimize their working capital and margins and how 3PLs drive up client satisfaction, maximize billable services, and grow. But for both brands and the 3PLs, inventory management can also easily go sideways, making the inventory inside the warehouse’s four walls […]