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Rely on omnichannel distribution from a 3PL warehouse

Aug 29, 2023 / by Arlene M. Slivka posted in Vendor Compliance, 3PL Outsourcing, eCommerce Fulfillment, Multi Channel Fulfillment, Fulfillment B2C, retail, Agile 3PL

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To maximize sales revenue, brands often need to keep two sets of customers happy. Retail partners require compliance with their rigid vendor requirements. And eCommerce customers want their orders delivered fast and error free.

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What can 3PL companies in Southern California do for your supply chain?

May 2, 2023 / by Maurice Joseph posted in Southern California Ports, west coast warehouses, Transportation Strategies, Warehouse operations, Multi Channel Fulfillment, Mexico logistics, logistics in California

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Southern California is home to many things: Hollywood, beautiful weather, and storied sports franchises. More importantly to you, however, it’s a launch pad for reaching your Western US customers and home to the 3PL providers that help you do it. In this article, we’ll review some of the main services that 3PL companies in Southern California can provide for your business, as well as some things to look for when selecting a provider.

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Weber Logistics Named a Multichannel Merchant Top 3PL

Dec 22, 2022 / by Weber Logistics posted in 3PL Outsourcing, Multi Channel Fulfillment

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Weber Logistics has been named a MCM Top 3PL for 2023, joining other leading third-party logistics providers selected by Multichannel Merchant in its 8th annual directory.

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What An Agile Logistics Company Can Do For Your Housewares Supply Chain

Nov 29, 2022 / by Fred Gilbert posted in Vendor Compliance, 3PL Outsourcing, Multi Channel Fulfillment, housewares logistics

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Increasing SKU count, fluctuating inventory, shifting omnichannel distribution, demanding retail compliance…these are just a few of the major supply chain challenges you’re facing as a housewares company. Fortunately, these are also challenges that logistics companies that specialize in the housewares space can help you meet head on.

But not all 3PLs are equally capable.

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Weber Logistics Opens New Inland Empire Distribution Center in Moreno Valley, CA

Dec 2, 2021 / by Weber Logistics posted in West Coast Distribution, west coast warehouses, Multi Channel Fulfillment, Inland Empire Warehouse, Distribution Center

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Weber Logistics has secured a 684,675-square-foot, omni-channel distribution center (DC) in Moreno Valley, CA. This brand-new multi-client facility, Weber’s largest, is the company’s seventh DC in Southern California’s Inland Empire region, and its fourteenth DC in California. Construction will be completed in December 2021 and the facility will be being fully operational in February 2022. A time-lapse video of the facility’s construction can be viewed here.

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New Weber eBook: outsourcing omni-channel order fulfillment to a 3PL

Aug 31, 2021 / by Weber Logistics posted in Vendor Compliance, Logistics Systems, eCommerce Fulfillment, Multi Channel Fulfillment, Labor issues

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Weber's new eBook, A Guide to Outsourcing Omni-Channel Fulfillment to a 3PL, identifies 7 key characteristics you should look for in a 3PL provider that can handle both your B2B and B2C fulfillment ops.  The following is an excerpt of the full (free) eBook, which you can access  below. 

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Embracing omni-channel fulfillment

May 20, 2021 / by Arlene M. Slivka posted in Multi Channel Fulfillment

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If your company is looking to expand sales channels to embrace omni-channel fulfillment, there are things you should understand before you get started. These include specific system and process requirements to properly expand from business-to-business (B2B) to business-to-consumer (B2C), and vice versa. In this article, we will look at the key requirements for each fulfilment channel to help you ensure you are set up with the unique capabilities that each requires.

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How to outsource logistics operations to a 3PL

Nov 19, 2020 / by Weber Logistics posted in West Coast Distribution, Shared Warehousing, Third Party Logistics, 3PL Outsourcing, eCommerce Fulfillment, Multi Channel Fulfillment, Temperature Controlled Warehousing, Distribution

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No matter what your company sells, you’re in the logistics business. From receiving and storage of your products to getting them out to customers, there are many logistics operations that your business handles or oversees daily.

But, unless logistics is your business’s core focus, these key supply chain operations may be better left to the experts – while you focus on the elements (e.g., manufacturing and sales) within your realm of expertise.

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Accelerate Your Ecommerce Warehouse Operations with a 3PL Partner

Aug 13, 2020 / by Arlene M. Slivka posted in eCommerce Fulfillment, Multi Channel Fulfillment

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Do you need to accelerate your ecommerce strategy due to the recent 2020 pandemic? You are not alone. There has been a dramatic increase in online orders and the bar for service excellence is set high.

The B2C shipping channel is very different from B2B. Smaller orders, faster turnaround, more labor-intensive overpacking and parcel processing require system capabilities and expertise to maintain your margins. The right third-party logistics (3PL) partner can guide you through these changes, while offering the eCommerce warehouse infrastructure and experience you need to grow your direct-to-consumer business.

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What should you expect from your 3PL's WMS?

Nov 14, 2019 / by Todd Naramore posted in 3PL Outsourcing, Multi Channel Fulfillment, Fulfillment B2C, Metrics-KPIs, Inventory Control, Electronic Data Interchange, Warehouse

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It wasn’t that long ago that simply having a sophisticated warehouse management system (WMS) was a major selling point for third-party logistics (3PL) providers. Over time, however, this technology has become commonplace, with just about all 3PLs having their own WMS bells and whistles to advertise.

But, while having a full-featured WMS may no longer be a differentiator for 3PLs, the way a 3PL uses the system certainly can be.

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