A third-party logistics provider (3PL) is a company that offers outsourced logistics services to businesses. These services can include transportation, warehousing, inventory management, order fulfillment, and more. To outsource the logistics makes sense in many cases but it takes deep logistics expertise to find the best third-party logistics (3PL) partner and to successfully manage the 3PL relationship. Establish has extensive knowledge of the 3PL market and what is important when it comes to outsourcing the warehouse and fulfilment operations. Our team of expert Third-Party Logistics Consultants (3PL Consultants) offers comprehensive 3PL consulting services including identifying the most suitable providers for your business, evaluating their fit in terms of cost, operational requirements, culture and other qualitative factors, conducting operational and invoice audits, and managing ongoing 3PL partnerships. By leveraging our industry expertise, we help companies reduce costs, enhance efficiency, and scale their operations seamlessly. Partner with us to transform your third-party logistics into a strategic advantage, allowing you to focus on your core business activities while we handle the complexities of your outsourced supply chain. Read more below about our 3PL consulting services or contact us here to speak to a Third-Party Logistics Consultant (3PL Consultant).

3PL Search and Selection

Whether you are considering outsourcing your warehouse operations or already have, Establish 3PL consulting services provides expert guidance to ensure informed, strategic decisions when it comes to a 3PL partnership. The services included in the search typically include warehouse and fulfillment operations, value added services (VAS) and transportation.

Our detailed and high-touch process, combined with our experienced 3PL consultants, will help you find the best 3PL partner for your business and ensure a successful implementation. Establish 3PL consultants know the providers and the market. We make sure that your business is perceived as very attractive and that you get the right 3PLs providing their best solutions.     

3PL Implementation Management

While choosing the right partner is important, the integration and go live process is critical to ensure success. Establish 3PL consulting services also covers implementation. Once you have chosen a new 3PL partner for warehousing, fulfillment, transportation or all the above, Establish can manage the process to guarantee that the 3PL implementation is successful.

3PL Operational Improvement

Our extensive expertise in warehouse improvement and design, coupled with our deep experience in collaborating with third-party logistics (3PL) providers, uniquely positions us to enhance 3PL operations. We are dedicated to helping 3PLs optimize their processes to better serve their clients’ needs and improve efficiencies. This service benefits you as a client but also the 3PL as a provider.

3PL Audit and Improvement

A 3PL audit (Third-Party Logistics audit) can be done for a new or existing partner. Our 3PL consulting service entails a comprehensive evaluation of the 3PL provider’s invoices. performance, and processes. A well-executed 3PL audit helps to mitigate risk, ensures that the charges and rates are correct, reviews KPIs compared with service level agreement (SLAs), and identifies areas for continuous improvement.

Our thorough and structured audit process, combined with our experienced 3PL consultants, helps your company achieve better visibility of your invoices, ensure accuracy of your invoices, reduce miscellaneous or hourly labor costs, and improves process efficiencies within the four walls of the operation.                                                                          

3PL Contract Negotiation

Establish 3PL consulting services also covers 3PL contract negotiation. Establish can help you review and negotiate a contract with your new or existing 3PL partner. Our 3PL consultants know what is important to include in the contract and Service Level Agreements (SLA) to mitigate risks and ensures that you don’t get any surprises.