| Selecting the right 3PL services provider can have a | | | | international market and having your products |
| significant impact on your bottom line. There are many | | | | assembled domestically. |
| companies in the supply chain management industry to | | | | 2. Look for a logistics management service provider |
| choose from, but their service offerings and capabilities | | | | that utilizes the latest technologies. |
| can widely vary. | | | | Using state-of-the-art technologies saves time and |
| With so many supply chain management companies | | | | resources by eliminating distribution errors that can |
| out there, how can you be sure you're choosing a | | | | have costly consequences for your business. EDI |
| provider that will help you achieve your business goals | | | | integration, automated inventory management |
| cost effectively? These three simple tips can help | | | | systems, lot control and bar coding are just some of |
| you to save money and make the right decision for | | | | the technologies that can help to increase precision, |
| your business when choosing to outsource logistics, | | | | eliminate errors and save you money over the long |
| warehousing and distribution services. | | | | term. |
| 1. Choose a third party logistics provider that works in | | | | 3. Choose a full-service provider for logistics, distribution |
| both international and domestic markets. | | | | and warehouse management services. |
| A logistics management company that has negotiating | | | | A full-service 3PL provider can actually reduce your |
| power with overseas providers can offer significant | | | | need to hire dedicated labor and management staff. |
| cost savings. If your company distributes to | | | | Look for a provider that can handle all your logistics |
| domestic customers you may find the best price for | | | | management needs, from inventory management to |
| your supplies overseas. The right 3PL provider can | | | | packaging and assembly. The more comprehensive |
| help you expand your supply region accordingly. You'll | | | | the 3PL services, the greater business benefit you'll |
| save money in the long run by purchasing from the | | | | receive! |