APRIL - 2023LOGISTICSTRANSPORTATIONREVIEW8 OPINIONIN MYIt's that time of the year again - time for resolutions and goal-setting! Businesses having New Year's resolutions isn't uncommon as many organizations utilize time and resources during December to plan for the upcoming year. For shippers, if one of those goals is to alleviate warehouse and fulfillment stressors in 2023 and beyond, we can't think of a better New Year's resolution than to consider outsourcing these activities to a qualified third-party logistics (3PL) provider. Warehousing and fulfillment are crucial elements of supply chain management. Companies are turning to 3PLs more than ever to alleviate logistical responsibilities, focus on core competencies, and reallocate employees to more customer service-based roles. Outsourcing logistics operations to qualified experts and professionals is a great strategy for large and small businesses seeking peace of mind and cost savings.3PLs offer a wide range of services that alleviate logistical headaches, from fulfillment center services like organizing shipping orders to inventory management. 3PLs are well-connected entities throughout the supply chain. The first step to outsourcing warehousing and fulfillment is to narrow down the search for 3PL vendors. Here are five considerations to keep in mind when looking to partner with a 3PL provider for warehousing and fulfillment operations:Strategically relevant locations The right 3PL partner will have a well-established variety of warehousing and cross-docking facilities within the geographical needs of a business. When deciding where to establish a warehouse, you'll want to take into consideration factors like the customer base and supplier network locations. For example, when engaging in cross-border logistics between the US and Mexico, it would be wise to consider a 3PL company with cross-docking, storage, and consolidation capabilities in locations like Laredo, Texas. From coast to coast and beyond, a 3PL provider should be able to accommodate storage and fulfillment wherever it is needed while always considering expanding warehouse space. Not only will the right 3PL partner already have smoothly running operations at both dedicated and multi-client sites, but they will also be willing to open new sites to adhere to business needs. A 3PL partner with a willingness to grow and expand to new areas sets their customers up for success. A logistics By Aron Scalissi, Director of Warehouse Operations, TA ServicesNEW YEAR, NEW RESOLUTIONS: PICKING THE RIGHT 3PL PROVIDER FOR WAREHOUSING AND FULFILLMENT GOALSAron Scalissi Aron Scalissi is the Director of Warehousing Operations for TA Services. He has a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Indiana Wesleyan and has been with TA Services since 2016. His sharp leadership skills allowed him to oversee operations of the largest warehouse operated by TA Services until being promoted in 2019 to oversee a network of TA Services warehouses. Aron's various positions in operations management and plant management level roles have helped him find his success in building sound processes and growing people.
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