Tag Archive: fulfillment services

How to Evaluate 3PL Performance

December 19, 2018  Published by

So, you’ve decided to partner with a third-party logistics provider. Compared to trying to juggle 100% of fulfillment duties in-house, you’ve most likely seen several KPI improvements since contracting outside help. However, do you have a methodology in place to more objectively evaluate your 3PL’s performance – and make a case for either renewing that partnership or seeking out a new one? Although every ecommerce business has different goals and priorities, you can use these broad considerations to help determine whether the terms of your current 3PL partnership should be reevaluated: Size If your company has grown significantly, it may…... View Article

In-House Expansion vs. 3PL Services

November 7, 2018  Published by

As your ecommerce business grows, the pressure increases to obtain more SKUs, staff, and facility upgrades. There are two paths you can take to invest in your growth: in-house managed expansion, or outsourced expansion through a third-party logistics provider (3PL). Generally, your available resources, immediate needs, and planned rate of growth all factor in to deciding which path offers the better ROI. Since each strategy has its pros and cons, choosing between the two can be harder than it sounds. To help you decide which expansion path is best for your business and long-term strategy, you should consider the following…... View Article