A 3PL Operations Manager’s Guide to Effective Inventory Management

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Introduction The US Census Bureau noted that in October 2022, manufacturers, retailers, and merchant wholesalers carried almost $2,500 billion in inventory, 16.4% more than the previous year. As more businesses turn to third-party logistics (3PLs) to help them manage their inventory and fulfill orders, the global 3PL market is expected to grow to USD1,993.72 billion by 2028, with a CAGR … Continued

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11 Industry Trends Impacting 3PLs Today 

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The planning process for 3PL fulfillment centers has become more complicated as the industry faces challenges related to order volume growth and changing customer expectations. Driven by key factors, including the aftermath of the pandemic, transportation delays, and growing demand for direct-to-consumer deliveries, effective management throughout the entire supply chain is essential. Here we look … Continued

Warehouse Put Away Process: Tips & Optimization Methods

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The put-away process eats into the efficiency of your warehouse’s day-to-day operations. As a result, you need to streamline your methods to reduce their impact on your picking productivity quotas. Here we share tips to optimize your put-away methods to improve efficiencies across your entire warehouse operations.  Invest in the Right Storage Equipment  To avoid … Continued

Best Practices for Warehouse Inventory Management & Scanning 

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Improving your third-party fulfillment inventory management process requires adopting industry best practices. To help set you off on the right path, here we share best practices for warehouse scanning and inventory management.     Minimize Manual Input  Even the strictest manual processes increase the risk of human error. By reducing manual input in the inventory management process, … Continued