Outsourcing Warehousing: Improving End-to-End CX with the Right 3PL Partner by David Bowers

David Bowers, Vice President of Warehouse Operations at TA Services, contributed his expertise in outsourcing warehousing in this article published in TotalRetail. For the full article, visit TotalRetail.com.

If the world has learned anything about the fragility of supply chains over the past few years, it’s that any pain point in a link of the supply chain — from raw material suppliers to last-mile delivery — can lead to bottlenecks, loss of revenue and unsatisfied customers. One important link within this long and complex chain is warehousing, an essential step in the supply chain for many.

The increasing demand for warehousing and fulfillment needs is due in large part to many shippers shortening their supply chains in order to be closer to their end customers. However, outsourcing any aspect of a supply chain is a huge step for shippers, and finding a third-party logistics (3PL) company that’s a good fit requires research and dedication.

One Provider, Many Benefits

For shippers looking to alleviate logistics concerns and improve their overall end customer experience, it’s vital to find a 3PL that’s nimble enough to care about unique and niche needs, but still established enough to get the job done. A good 3PL partner will have extensive warehouse knowledge and experience.

Logistics service providers that have warehousing expertise grant the framework to prioritize savings initiatives and develop process improvements that go beyond what a business can achieve on its own. The right 3PL partner can provide shippers with a plethora of warehouse logistics services, including: […]

… For the full article, visit TotalRetail.com.