Fulfillment Services

Why 3PLs Are An Essential Part Of Our Economy (Part 1 of 2)

This is part one in a two-part series. Read part two here. There’s no question that 3PLs are an essential part of our economy. And while 3rd party logistics, or 3PL, companies are an uncelebrated part of the business chain, but an essential one. Even though shippers...

What’s New In 3PL: The Lean Warehouse

Improvement is the name of the 3rd party logistics (3PL) game -- it’s all about packing faster, shipping sooner and getting products into the hands of customers faster. Although picking robots and computerization has helped to improve production fulfillment, there’s...

Why Your 3PL Gets Better Shipping Rates Than You Do On Your Own

When you’ve only got a few boxes to ship, it’s a very simple matter of taking your box to the nearest post office, UPS or FedEx drop box. As your company grows, though, you may find that shipping costs are eating into your profit margin. But, you can’t justify raising...

Q&A With…. Paula Osorio

This month we sat down with Paula Osorio, a Project Manager for our Fulfillment Services and 3PL clients. What is your role with the company? As a Project Manager, I am responsible for all of the day-to-day operations and orders for my list of clients. I am the main...

What is EDI & Why Does It Matter?

Information is everything in the world of logistics and 3PL, so it’s no surprise that electronic data interchange (EDI) is gaining ground at every step along the supply chain. Global fulfillment services share information every day using some type of EDI, but there’s...

Are Barcodes & UPC Codes The Same Thing?

Of all the tools available to the logistics industry, barcodes and UPCs may be some of the most valuable. Still, there’s a lot of confusion about these two terms and whether or not they can be used interchangeably. Although both are used for warehousing and...

How Consumer Electronics Fulfillment Can Help Your Business

When you’ve established a great track record of success with your consumer electronics company, what comes next? As sales begin to flow in, your first instinct might be to spend more on sales and marketing in order to get new business. But before you launch into a new...

How to Navigate the Increasingly Complicated Supply Chain with Outsourcing (Part 2 of 2)

This is part two in a two-part series. Read part one here. Outsourcing can improve efficiency. Developing a supply chain infrastructure costs time, money and ongoing monthly costs for your business. The efficiencies gained by the introduction of technology to supply...

How to Navigate the Increasingly Complicated Supply Chain with Outsourcing (Part 1 of 2)

This is part one in a two-part series. Read part two here. Supply chain management isn’t what it used to be. With increasing competition from the global marketplace, online ordering and fulfillment services and new opportunities for sourcing products, there’s more...

The Ins and Outs of Warehousing Services

When you need to store a lot of products for distribution, it can make a lot of sense to look into purchasing or renting an empty warehouse. After all, you just need somewhere to store your inventory. But what do you do once you have that inventory stacked in your new...

Real-Time Order Tracking Or Bust

Gps tracking map. Track navigation pins on street maps, navigate mapping technology and locate position pin. Futuristic travel gps map or location navigator vector illustration “Where is my order?” “When will my package arrive?” If you are inundated with questions...

First In, First Out Warehousing and Fulfillment

Are you a seasoned inventory manager? If so, the acronym FIFO - which stands for First In, First Out - might be a familiar term to you. Put simply, the items are sold in the order they are received in the store or warehouse. FIFO is the go-to inventory management...

New Year, New You?

Every year, millions of people make New Year’s resolutions, hoping to spark positive change, adopt new habits, or even reinvent themselves. The recurring themes each year include a more active approach to health and fitness, improved finances, better relationships,...

Grow Your e-Commerce Business in 2023

Win at E-commerce in 2023 Starting an e-commerce business has never been easier. But with a low barrier to entry, there is plenty of competition as well. If you have set your sights on growing your e-commerce business, you know that small adjustments can add up to...