Many business owners are aware that, as their company grows, outsourcing their shipping and fulfillment operations can be a beneficial strategy.
A third party logistics company can provide services in all areas of the supply chain, such as:
- Transportation and distribution
- Warehousing
- Inventory management
- Customs brokerage
- Freight audit
- Shipment tracking
- Custom packaging
- Customer service management
Outsourcing these services can help small business owners focus their time and energy on more important aspects of the company. Yet, some owners might be hesitant to make this commitment because they worry their business is too small to use a 3PL.
How Small Is Too Small for Outsourcing?
Unless your business is only just getting off the ground, there are few reasons a business can be too small to benefit from a 3PL provider. Even if the business is a little tight on cash, 3PL services typically work on a pick-and-choose basis, so you can find a fulfillment plan that fits your budget.
Maybe you’ve noticed that you’re spending the majority of your time working on (and stressing about) logistical operations.
Or maybe you’re feeling overwhelmed by the growing overhead costs taking chunks out of your profit. The price of staff, storage, and information systems required of an in-house fulfilment system is more than most small businesses can afford.
Maybe you’re struggling to manage customer service, and late delivery times are lowering customer satisfaction.
A 3PL company can help solve all these problems by taking on some of the business’s responsibilities. They provide multi-faceted support that allows you to better allocate your time and money to your real goals: Creating great products and growing sales.
Though there are costs involved, 3PL providers often save you money in the long run.
So if you noticed your business has been growing too big for its in-house logistic operations, that’s a good thing! Chances are you are ready to switch to a 3PL provider and continue the success you’ve achieved so far.
Trusted East Coast 3PL Company
Here at Cannon Hill Logistics, we have more than 30 years of experience helping small businesses reach the East Coast. Conveniently located near the Port of Baltimore and BWI Airport and backed by friendly, personalized service, we’re ready to help you with all your logistic needs. Call now!
