3PL Warehouse: Everything You Need to Know

Trusting warehousing and distribution to a 3PL can be a solid strategy for your business. Regardless of whether you are a retailer, distributor or even a manufacturer, you need a third party logistics (3PL warehouse) partner with experience in supply chain management.

R+L Global Logistics is prepared to be your partner. Our 3PL warehouse services are designed to save you money and maximize efficiency for your business. Learn more about our warehouse services and how outsourced logistics can help your business.

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What does 3PL Mean?

3PL means third party logistics. This term is used in logistics and supply chain management to refer to the outsourced part of a business’ fulfillment services and distribution. Third party logistics can cover all aspects of logistics services and the supply chain, including:

Distribution
Shipping and receiving
Transportation
Warehousing

R+L Global offers comprehensive 3PL services. This means services integrate seamlessly.

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Working with a 3PL Warehouse

Warehouse 3PL services are varied and can be client specific. You might find that a 3PL warehouse handles the storage, shipment and returns of your products. Third party logistics warehouses can take the pressure off you and let you focus on your product.

Your warehousing services and logistics provider should be able to assist you with the following:

Pick up your product and move it to the warehouse facility: An effective partner should be able to move your product quickly and efficiently. If you're using a separate partner for transportation, you're likely missing out on potential savings through bundling of services.
Store your product: Make room and eliminate your storage needs by allowing someone else to store your products. We have warehouses and partner warehouses located across the country. In demand locations on the east coast, west coast, and all throughout the U.S. make it easy to store your product strategically.
Process your customers’ orders: Be sure your provider has technology that meets your needs and is compatible with software that your business uses. Our warehouses use Deposco, a cloud-based, e-commerce order management and fulfillment software. This allows us to process your orders with ease. Pick and pack, kitting and assembly and other services are available.
Shipping and more: Since we offer shipping services as well, you're able to benefit from cost savings without sacrificing quality. This includes drop shipping to both consumers and retailers, bulk distribution, and even marketing collateral distribution.
Handle product returns: Most businesses have to deal with returns in their line of work. Having a provider experienced in reverse logistics is key. We offer return logistics services to complete the full service offering.

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Choosing a 3PL Warehouse Provider

R+L Global is prepared to be your top choice in 3PL warehouse providers. Things to think about when choosing a 3PL company include:

Warehouse network: You want to be sure that the partner you choose has locations that are strategically located to maximize cost and efficiency. Our owned and operated warehouses, as well as partner options provide you with plenty of choices.
Pricing: While quality of service should obviously be your number one priority, price is a close second. You need to work with a partner that provides honesty and transparency in their pricing structure. Our comprehensive services allow us to provide you with competitive pricing for a full-service approach, as well as individual needs that you might have.
Shipping carrier rates: Having access to lower rates than you would be able to get on your own is a significant plus. With us, you're able to take advantage of these low costs, providing even more benefit to your company.

Insurance: Think about your insurance needs. Do you want your products insured while they are en route or in storage? We've got you covered here with our in-house insurance options.
Customer service: We pride our self on offering top-notch service to 3PL warehouse customers. Our expert team is available to help you via phone or chat whenever you need us.
Management system tools: We offer state of the art e-commerce order management and fulfillment software. This makes fulfilling orders simple and hassle free.

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R+L Global Logistics offers scalable 3PL warehouse services to meet your company’s needs. Regardless of whether you are an e-commerce business, retailer, distributor or even a manufacturer, you need a 3PL partner with experience in supply chain management. Call, chat or e-mail today to get started with our 3PL warehousing and distribution services.

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Additional services available with R+L Global Logistics include:

PICK AND PACK FULFILLMENT

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KITTING SERVICES

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FULFILLMENT WAREHOUSE

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REVERSE LOGISTICS SERVICES

(Returns)

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RETAIL FULFILLMENT

EXPIRING PRODUCT FULFILLMENT

(Throughput)

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