An online business means the customer is physically removed from the virtual store. They cannot take possession of their purchase unless you, the business, deliver it to them. If you run a small virtual store that only caters to the local area, handling the product storage, packing and delivery yourself is doable. But for large-scale businesses and even small businesses that are expanding their reach, it is difficult to fulfil such large-scale orders yourself. It is easier and much cheaper to outsource the logistics of product fulfilment to a team of experts than to have an in-house department. That ease of fulfilling an order is what we offer you. Amazon-Consultants is a world-class 3PL fulfilment service provider that can help you focus more on your business and worry less about the logistics.
Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Fulfilment is a service that takes care of a customer’s order beyond the point of sale. A business can contract a 3PL fulfilment team for product fulfilment. The 3PL team will receive the product from the storage facility, package it accordingly (customisable to each business) and deliver it. They will manage product returns and maintain records of your product fulfilment.
Outsourcing retail order fulfilment is a whole package.
RECEIVING
The 3PL fulfilment service provider will first receive inventory. This will happen before the orders come through. They will count inventory as it comes in and store it appropriately as per your guidelines.
ORDERS
As your business starts making sales, the orders come in for fulfilment. Every 3PL company operates differently. Some will be integrated into your online store and will automatically receive the orders instantly. Others will need you to manually upload or email the orders to proceed with fulfilment.
PACKING
Once the order comes through, the 3PL will pack your product in your business sleeves and colours. This also includes safety measures such as cushioning, weatherproofing, sealing and anti-theft. The package will be placed in a container or box that enables safe transport.
SHIPPING
Once the order is ready, the packaged product will be shipped out via appropriate means. Shipping methods depend on the delivery address. Some 3PLs will have in-house transportation for local deliveries but use external carrier services for remote or international deliveries. Some 3PLs will use external carrier services for all of the orders.
BENEFITS OF 3PL FULFILMENT
Internally managed operations require fixed costs through all four quarters regardless of the stock movement. There will be storage fees, labour wages, stock maintenance, insurance, vehicle rent/upkeep and many more. At times, the overhead costs and the operational costs might overtake your profits driving your company down. When using a 3PL, your costs depend on your inventory and the sales made. For small to moderate-sized companies that have fluctuating seasons and sales, 3PL will be a cheaper solution.
As your fixed costs become variable costs, the capital spent on processing your products also reduces. Most 3PL services offer discounts and lower prices for larger order volumes. Outsourcing fulfilment to a specialised fulfilment company will also lower shipping costs. All of this adds up to give you a greater profit margin.
3PL companies can fulfil your orders faster, at a lower cost and much more safely than an in-house facility can. Careful packing, secure transportation, and verification upon delivery ensure product safety. You can choose delivery options such as same-day delivery, delivery within two days, one-week delivery, etc. With your 3PL partner by your side, you can provide estimates and guarantees to your customers about their purchase delivery.
Faster and safer shipping plus the promise of delivery within a set number of days will ensure customer satisfaction. The professionalism displayed when delivering the product will increase brand credibility. Delivery time is one of the foremost deciding factors for customers making a purchase, so reducing the time-to-customer period will draw in more buyers. Modern 3PL providers issue tracking info. As soon as the order is shipped out, the tracking info is sent to the client’s stores. Both you and your customers are now updated about the status of your order in real-time. Prioritising customer satisfaction will gain you their loyalty and encourage them to do more business with you.
A professional fulfilment service provider will enable you to expand your geographic reach gaining you more customers. For example, you may not be able to deliver your products to another country – the shipping cost may be too high, you may not be able to track your products in a foreign country, or the shipping takes too much time. A 3PL company has solutions for all of these problems and more. We can deliver products to even the most remote areas, around the world.
3PL solutions pose a lower risk to your business than an internally managed fulfilment centre. To set up your own fulfilment facility for your business, you will have to do it from scratch. You must hire staff, buy expensive equipment, rent space, install safety measures, and insure it. The start-up costs will be very high and it will take a long time to break even on those costs. Until you do, your business will be running on a loss. On the other hand, you can hand over the fulfilment obligations to your 3PL company. With an established fulfilment facility, and tried and tested methods, our 3PL companies can take care of your business with lower costs and minimum risks.
Internally managed operations require fixed costs through all four quarters regardless of the stock movement. There will be storage fees, labour wages, stock maintenance, insurance, vehicle rent/upkeep and many more. At times, the overhead costs and the operational costs might overtake your profits driving your company down. When using a 3PL, your costs depend on your inventory and the sales made. For small to moderate-sized companies that have fluctuating seasons and sales, 3PL will be a cheaper solution.
3PL solutions pose a lower risk to your business than an internally managed fulfilment centre. To set up your own fulfilment facility for your business, you will have to do it from scratch. You must hire staff, buy expensive equipment, rent space, install safety measures, and insure it. The start-up costs will be very high and it will take a long time to break even on those costs. Until you do, your business will be running on a loss. On the other hand, you can hand over the fulfilment obligations to your 3PL company. With an established fulfilment facility, and tried and tested methods, our 3PL companies can take care of your business with lower costs and minimum risks.
We enable you to grow without worries. Whatever the size of your business, we provide solutions for your market plan. From businesses that have steady sales through all four seasons to businesses with sales that fluctuate, we have solutions and packages that cater to your individual needs. With multiple warehouses situated in strategic locations and our search for the best price helps us ensure that our clients get the most affordable pricing for their fulfilment needs. Our pride stems from the satisfaction of our clients and their happy reviews help drive us to greater heights. Give us a call if you want your business to grow without worries!
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