E-commerce fulfillment startups are each unique. Their client bases are different, their locations are different, their products are different, and their business plans are different. However, almost all e-commerce startups encounter the same issue of outsourcing. There comes a point in the process when entrepreneurs have to ask themselves, “should we do this ourselves, or will it be more cost-effective to outsource it?
Choosing the right 3PL partner to outsource to is not a simple task. In fact, choosing the wrong outsourcer could delay processes, expend significant time and money, and damage your bottom line. These contracts between shipper and outsourcer are not to be taken lightly. So how do you choose the 3PL partner that is right for your company’s operations management?
LTL shipping is the smart and economical shipping method for any company that needs to transport freight weighing between 100 pounds and 10,000 pounds. Or to make it even simpler, it’s the most cost-effective way for companies who don’t ship full truckloads (hence the less than truckload name) of product at a time to transport their freight.
In this article, we will dive into how LTL shipping works, and the benefits it can bring to your company.
So your company has decided to partner with a third party logistics company to increase efficiency in your supply chain and ultimately reduce freight costs. But what’s the next step? How will your new partner implement these new processes and integrate with your existing structure?
