How to Choose a WMS: A Buyer’s Guide for 3PLs and Warehouse Operators
Choosing a warehouse management system is one of the most consequential decisions a warehouse operation makes. The wrong system will hold your growth back for years. The right one becomes the foundation everything else runs on. Most buyers go into WMS evaluation looking at feature lists and pricing tiers. That’s not the wrong approach, but […]
How to Choose a 3PL Warehouse Management System: Features and Benefits
A 3PL warehouse management system is software built specifically for third-party logistics providers. It manages inventory, orders, and workflows for multiple clients simultaneously, from a single platform. That last part matters. Standard warehouse management systems were built for one operator with one set of rules. A 3PL runs dozens of rule sets at once, each […]
What is Discreet Shipping: Methods, Benefits & Examples
The rising popularity of e-commerce shopping sites has led many 3PLs to offer multiple packaging options to meet their clients’ unique requirements. Discreet shipping is one such type that involves packing certain products to protect the end customer’s privacy. It allows merchants to sell sensitive products without fear of reputational risk. But managing discreet shipping […]
10 Best Pick and Pack Software for 3PLs in 2025
3PLs need an automated pick and pack software to manage warehouse operations, adopt order picking methods, speed up packing, and complete order fulfillment on time. But choosing the right pick and pack system isn’t easy. You need software that offers configurability, advanced picking, or stronger integration support. In this article, we’ll review the 10 best […]
What Is Fourth-Party Logistics (4PL)? Definition and Examples
Every day, pallets fly across dock doors, scanners beep in every aisle, and someone is shouting for another late-night truck slot; the hectic pace never seems to slow for warehouse managers and supply-chain leads. Two decades ago, you could still keep up with clipboards and goodwill, but now a single flash sale can bury a […]
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 […]