Business Development Representative at SPExpress Canada
We had the pleasure of speaking with Paulha Sin, the Business Development Representative for SPExpress Canada, who shared her insightful knowledge about 3PL and how it works, the factors that small businesses should consider when choosing a 3PL, the reasons why people choose SPExpress as their 3PL third-party logistics partner, and the qualities that make it unique.
Paulha Sin is the Business Development Representative for SPExpress Canada, a professional company with more than 10-year experience specializing in managing the complete supply chain. Over her time there, Paulha helped many small businesses to find the best solution to start the business by outsourcing logistics and warehousing so the business owners could focus on their marketing development.
What is 3PL and how does it work?
3PL, known as third-party logistics, handles different duties from freight, shipping, picking and packing, and other services on your behalf to give you more time to focus on growing your business. Working with a 3PL provider, you can outsource your company’s operational logistics from warehousing to delivery.
3PL companies specialize in logistics and supply chain management. They have the expertise to help you optimize order processing, fulfillment, distribution, and delivery for your business. Working with a 3PL provider will allow you to focus on sales, marketing, and product development instead of struggling with logistics and storage of inventory, or even wasting your valuable time worrying about delivering products to your customers. Third-party logistics provides efficient services from packaging to shipping products and cost-effectiveness. It’s extremely important for businesses to stay competitive by working with a fast-acting 3PL partner, who can handle high-volume orders and deliver fast shipping.
Why should small businesses consider 3PL?
Outsourcing your business’ logistics can be very beneficial no matter what industry and the product you work with.
Small e-commerce businesses might benefit particularly from e-commerce fulfillment services. As 3PL logistics providers can assist organizations in managing high-volume orders and inventory management. While free shipping and fast delivery upgrades are popular marketing techniques for online merchants, E-Commerce fulfillment services can help small businesses keep shipping costs low, whether they absorb shipping and freight costs to offer free shipping or pass those costs on to customers.
The same thing will apply to warehousing and inventory management. As e-Commerce fulfillment service providers have developed a mechanism to assist e-commerce businesses in managing inventory and tracking client returns. With a strong dedication to eliminating waste throughout every step from the supply chain to the distribution process, a 3PL logistics provider helps reduce overall fulfillment expenses.
What are the things that need to be taken into consideration when choosing a 3pl?
To find the best 3PL logistics supplier for your eCommerce business, you must first determine what 3PL services you will require. If you run a large firm that handles high-volume orders, a full end-to-end solution that encompasses transportation, receiving products, warehousing, product storage, order distribution, and delivery may be beneficial. While for a small business, on the other hand, is likely to simply need one or two of the services mentioned above. Knowing which service works best for your company can aid you in finding the best 3PL supplier to fulfill your needs.
The cost of shipping is one of the most important factors to consider when choosing an e-Commerce fulfillment provider. However, while it can just go with the price tag and choose a fulfillment services provider solely on that, you need to think about more than that. You should always compare rates and evaluate multiple possibilities to find a good fit, as customers that are dissatisfied may end up costing you more in the long term.
Your 3PL supplier should be your business partner, their capabilities must match your needs. The fundamental benefit of collaborating with a tech-enabled 3PL is the ability to effortlessly integrate fulfillment into your present or future tech stack. Can they work with clients’ e-commerce platforms? Organize drop-shipping with large online merchants. It’s crucial to know if they use advanced technologies for warehouse and inventory management that can provide the services requested.
A good 3PL partner should always strive to improve its warehouse operations. While a 3PL should be able to maintain accuracy in choosing, packaging, and shipping by employing technology to give you greater control over how you want your products to be delivered. For every eCommerce business, is critical for the right orders to be sent out on time. It’s also crucial to understand how they handle disruptions, and whether they’ll be able to respond quickly when order volumes fluctuate or additional services are required.
Why people choose SPExpress as 3PL third-party logistics partner? What makes SPExpress different?
At SPExpress, we are dedicated to meeting and exceeding customer expectations to the best of our ability. We can help you streamline your e-commerce or brick-and-mortar distribution processes by using our unrivaled industry experience and knowledge. SPExpress can help you monitor inventory levels, fulfill orders, process refunds, and improve customer service. To learn more, please contact us at 888-812-8884.
