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07
Sep
2020

Optimize your Ecommerce Business Operation with a 3PL Provider

by Michael Kotendzhi | Logistics
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In the past few decades, we can see an great increase in online orders. Companies are now faced with an influx of orders, quick turnaround rates, and labor-intensive packing and processing. With this comes a growing need for 3PL partners that can offer the appropriate infrastructure and experience to help your business grow. Below we’ll take a look into what to look for in a 3PL provider:

Customization:

You should shop for a provider that can tailor to your specific needs as a growing business. A quality provider will make an effort to design operations to fit your needs.

Expandability:

It’s crucial to partner with a 3PL that can guide your business and grow with you. This applies to capital investment, space, and labor needs.

Real-time analytics:

An excellent WMS system that delivers accurate and quick data are important to optimize your business. This includes reports, inventory and order management, and much more.

Multi-channel fulfillment:

Many companies operate their business through multi-channels, whether it’s online or retail stores. A 3PL should be able to handle multi-channel fulfillment with ease.

Integrated Services:

It’s the cherry on top if your provider can also be useful in other areas of the supply chain. This includes co-packing, distribution, trucking, warehousing, and transportation.

18 Wheels is fortunate to be in the business for many years, providing businesses’ integrated services at all points of the supply chain. Our goal is to help you optimize your business while providing quality-filled customer service. 


Michael Kotendzhi is President of Operations & Transportation and a partner at 18 Wheels. Michael has over 15 years of experience and is equipped with a degree in Logistics from the University of British Columbia Sauder School of Business. As well as a background in logistics from XPO Logistics (formally Kelron Logistics), North America's largest contract warehousing provider.

Michael's experience includes supply chain management, reverse logistics, & domestic transportation. He has developed 18 Wheels' trucking solutions, effectively utilizing the sister company's vehicle fleet and building a transportation supply-chain network across North America.