3PL Sales Success: How to Sell Logistics, Transportation, and Warehousing Services in 2019

Supply chain disruptions create uncertainty and unpredictability for both businesses and consumers. These disruptions bring to light an organization's supply chain dependencies, which they were often unaware of when everything was running smoothly. Re-shoring is one solution that is gaining popularity as a result of pandemic-related issues. Companies can lower the risk of disruptions by shortening the supply chain and moving manufacturing close to the points of sale to reduce the need for expensive and time-consuming transportation

Scaling up a supply chain is a challenge that not many enterprises could master in their first attempt. Bigbasket, India's leading e-retailer scaled up their business from 1 to 10 mn+ customers in just under seven years. They expanded their presence to over 30 cities across India.Developing a supply chain is a challenge which is at the heart of any such expansion. Upsizing-procurement, maintenance and transportation in a short time frame require decision-making capabilities far more substantial than human know-how. Right from sourcing the best vegetable and ingredients to delivering it to the correct customer address on time, every day throws a new challenge.

Improving operations is a must for 3PL warehouses looking to save time, stay competitive and grow their businesses. Knowing where and how to improve is the key to establishing best practices to make your 3PL more successful than ever before.

Detention is one of the largest concerns facing drivers and fleets today, costing both time and money. In fact, DAT research revealed that 63 percent of drivers spend more than three hours waiting for their trucks to be loaded or unloaded on average, often leading to them missing subsequent loads as a result. As the adage goes, if the wheels aren’t turning, drivers aren’t earning.