In today’s growing e-commerce world, online businesses are in a position to optimize their operations that will fuel growth, because they are able to focus on a single product-to-consumer distribution channel. Many of the technical aspects of e-commerce business such as social marketing, website design and content management continue to be executed by in-house staff. These functions are crucial and have to be in house as they are the foundation of growing startups and online business. But when it comes to the operational and logistics aspect of the business, adding on an outside partner that has the knowledge and expertise to optimize your supply chain could provide great value.
Online vendors are increasingly relying on outside service providers to fulfill such crucial business function as shipping and order fulfillment. Outsourcing the logistics function avoids the cost of investing in brick and mortar, and can be easily and quickly achieved with the right partner.
Below are the three main factors to consider when deciding on bringing a 3PL partner to get your direct-to-consumer business off the ground.
These are the three main costs to consider when deciding on whether or not you should bring in a logistics partner. The infrastructure that 3PL’s already have in place can meet the demand and the volume of your growing business. Contact Weber Logistics today to learn more about the solutions we offer.
Brad Dixon
DC Manager, Fontana II
bdixon@weberlogistics.com