3PL Choosing Among the Best Fulfillment Companies

Don’t just choose any 3PL provider. Choose the best 3PL Provider and Fulfillment Company possible.

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If you’ve decided it’s time to outsource your company’s fulfillment operations, you won’t have any trouble finding plenty of companies that would love to have your logistics business. But you can’t just close your eyes and pick one, because they are not all the same. The more complex your needs, or the higher your expectations, the more you need the best when it comes to 3PL.

Think of yourself as a miner panning for gold. The “fool’s gold” among 3PL providers will talk a good game, but they won’t be able to fulfill their promises to you. That means you won’t be able to fulfill the promises you’ve made to your customers. So how to you find that 24-carat fulfillment partner you know is out there somewhere?

It’s as easy as 1-2-3

• Analyze your needs. You know you want the best, but what does that mean for you and your customers? If you start your selection process by taking this needs assessment quiz, you’ll be able to zero in what’s most important for you.
• Find out what the best are doing. Our free e-book, “How to Choose the Right Fulfillment House for Your Company,” explains everything you need to know to find fulfillment gold.
• Meet with top candidates. You may find companies that shy away from face-to-face meetings, but why? Our 3PL experts at USA Fulfillment love to sit down with prospective clients – how else can we develop a fulfillment plan that addresses your unique needs and challenges? See more about our “high-touch” fulfillment service.

Then take one more step

Ask yourself these questions:

1. Did they not only come to visit your facility but invite you to visit their fulfillment center, too? You should meet the people who will be working on your behalf, whether they’re interacting directly with customers or preparing their orders for shipment.
2. Do you trust they will consistently represent your brand, beautifully?
3. Do they have the equipment and technology necessary to assure fast, accurate order processing?
4. Will your inventory and data be safe and secure – even if you have regulated products that require special protection?
5. Are they committed to providing the kind of proactive, high touch service that will help build customer loyalty and increase sales?

If you can answer yes to all these questions, you’ve struck gold – the best among the best fulfillment companies.