Fulfillment Operations

Same day delivery is an essential service offered by most 3PL services, and many customers ask: How late can I place an order for same-day delivery? We explain.
When shipping out goods from a warehouse, the efficiency is measured by quality, cost, and speed. When goods are shipped out fast, it builds a good reputation, but there is a time frame. Numerous customers write to us asking, “what is the latest time for an order to be shipped out the same day?”

When it comes to warehousing there are a number of misconceptions. Here, we pick out the 5 most-known misconceptions and tell you the truth about them.
3PL and warehouse services is a growing business as eCommerce has seen a radical increase. More companies are looking out for warehousing services, and along with this demand rises misconceptions. Similar to how a wildfire spreads, so do such misunderstandings.

3PL providers deal with a lot of goods, expensive and inexpensive products. When dealing with such numbers, security is key concern. Learn how your merchandise is kept safe.
3PL companies deal with a lot of expensive goods. These products are assets and when dealing with multiple businesses, logistics and warehouse providers need to maintain a high level of security. Security needs to be paramount and if you have ever wondered how it’s done, read on.

When transporting goods, choosing the most efficient method of transportation is important. The fastest way may not be the right option. Here’s more.
When shipping goods, the mode of transportation is an important consideration to make. Depending on various factors such as weight, urgency, and several other factors, the mode of shipping will change and this is an important call to take. Let’s take a look at various shipping methods and their advantages over the others.

Your goods are your business, however, they need to be outsourced at times for growth. At times like these, how do you protect your asset? Insist on insurance.
3PL service providers are helping businesses scale up. Customers from around the globe, and more eCommerce businesses are opting for warehouses to store and ship products. Storing goods in warehouses comes with added risks — theft, fire, flood, and more.

When it comes to importing goods from another country or sending products overseas, commonly feared words are ‘customs’ and ‘duties’. Here’s what they are and the reason they exist.
3PL service providers have made the global markets a level ground in terms of trade. No country is far away, nor is any market inaccessible. However, to this have happened, 3PL service providers have fully understood rules and regulations most countries have, in terms of customs clearance and duties (taxes) each country imposes.

Moving things from one place to another is as old as humanity itself. Ever since the first humans set foot on earth, we have always needed to move things around, carry them with us, or have asked someone to do it for us. Over the years, this became a business, and today, products are being shipped around the world.