Our B2B fulfilment services expertly manage your business operations, ensuring a seamless integration of your supply chain. Manage inventory and ensure timely deliveries to your retail partners with 3PL.
Are these the challenges you face? If so then B2B may be the best solution for you.
01. Inventory management
Do you feel like keeping track of stock levels and ensuring accuracy can be a daunting task? Without proper inventory management systems in place, it can be a struggle to manage overstocking, stockouts, and inaccuracies in product availability.
02. Order processing
Manual order processing methods can be time-consuming and error-prone, leading to delays and fulfilment errors, especially if your orders are coming from different marketplaces.
03. Shipping and logistics
The types of products we handle
3PL has partnered with a range of incredible brands, each offering a variety of products, to fulfil their B2B needs.
Vitamins and supplements
Household goods
Non-perishable foods
Chocolate & sweets
Books & magazines
Craft beers
Beauty & skincare
Pet products
Mystery boxes
Fitness
Arts and crafts
Clothing
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Ian WalkerFounder and MD
3PL Lite frequently asked questions
What are the key benefits of outsourcing B2B fulfilment to a third-party logistics provider?
Outsourcing B2B fulfilment to a third-party logistics (3PL) provider offers significant advantages, including operational efficiency, cost savings, and scalability. A 3PL can leverage its extensive logistics network to ensure faster delivery times, reducing the distance goods need to travel and optimising shipping costs. By eliminating the need for in-house warehousing and logistics management, businesses can focus on core activities like sales, marketing, and product development.
Furthermore, 3PLs bring expertise in compliance, customs, and international shipping, making them invaluable partners for expanding your B2B operations globally.
How does 3PL integration improve inventory management for B2B operations?
Integrating with a 3PL provider transforms inventory management by providing real-time visibility into stock levels across all storage locations and sales channels. This comprehensive oversight allows for more accurate forecasting, helping to prevent stockouts and overstock situations. Automated reordering processes can be set up based on predefined thresholds, ensuring that inventory levels are always optimized to meet demand. Additionally, 3PLs offer advanced reporting and analytics, allowing businesses to identify trends, optimise their inventory strategy, and make data-driven decisions to enhance operational efficiency.
Can a 3PL handle complex B2B shipping requirements, such as palletised shipments or compliance with retailer delivery specifications?
A 3PL is well-equipped to handle a wide range of complex B2B shipping requirements, including palletised shipments, compliance with specific retailer delivery specifications, and managing deliveries requiring advance shipment notices (ASNs). With expertise in logistics and a robust infrastructure, 3PLs can customise shipping and handling protocols to meet the unique needs of B2B transactions. This includes adhering to strict delivery windows, managing bulk orders, and ensuring products are packaged and labeled correctly to meet retailer or destination country regulations. Partnering with a 3PL allows businesses to navigate these complexities effortlessly, ensuring seamless delivery to customers or retail partners.