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Third-party logistics, or 3PL (Third-Party Logistics), refers to the outsourcing of logistics activities to specialized service providers. Due to rapidly changing consumer expectations as well as the increasing complexity of supply chains, 3PL providers have become indispensable. In fact, they allow their customers to remain competitive on the global market.

3PL logistics: multiple needs

3PL logistics has been driving supply chain efficiency for many years, offering corporate clients the opportunity to focus on their core business, while optimizing their logistics operations. Thus, 3PL providers offer their customers a multitude of services including storage, inventory management , order preparation, and product distribution. Depending on the company, the supply chain can be complex, forcing 3PL logistics to meet certain requirements.

Flexibility and adaptability

3PL providers must be able to quickly adapt to fluctuations in demand and the sometimes specific requirements of each customer. In a business environment where conditions can change in an instant, this ability to adapt and adjust logistics strategies without compromising service quality is a great strength.

Customer and consumer satisfaction

3PL logistics has the particularity of having 2 types of customers to satisfy : the end consumer and the company using its services. It must have effective logistics management , thus making it possible to deliver products more quickly and precisely to maintain the satisfaction of these two customers. Consumers today expect fast and reliable deliveries, often with real-time tracking. 3PL providers have no choice but to implement robust processes to ensure the proper processing of each order , from receipt of the order to delivery, while minimizing errors.

Managing peak demand

Times of high demand, such as holidays or promotions, require effective inventory and shipping management. This ability to manage these peaks smoothly and smoothly , in order to avoid stock shortages and delivery delays, is a guarantee of efficiency for customers. To manage these periods of intense activity and their warehouses, 3PL providers generally need technologies such as a WMS.

3PL logistics: what are the challenges?

Thus, 3PL providers must have productive and flexible logistics, while seeking the best possible profitability. To achieve this, 3PL logistics is forced to respond to several challenges.

Complexity of multi-client management

Managing several clients with different needs complicates logistics operations and requires adequate management systems, not to mention the entire administrative aspect (invoicing, monitoring, etc.). Each customer may have their own requirements for order processing, storage and transportation, requiring 3PL providers to customize their services and maintain high flexibility.

Respect of deadlines and precision of deliveries

3PL logistics must guarantee punctual deliveries in order to maintain the trust of its customers and end consumers. To do this, there are no secrets; close coordination with carriers, rigorous inventory management, as well as constant monitoring of performance.

Optimization of resources and space

Optimizing storage space and resources equals maximizing operational efficiency and minimizing costs. Warehouses should be arranged to facilitate the flow of goods and minimize unnecessary movement.

The role of WMS in 3PL logistics

A Warehouse Management System (WMS) is an essential partner for 3PL providers, making it possible to manage and control all logistics operations within the warehouse, from receipt of goods to shipment. Indeed, it offers real-time visibility over all logistics operations and guarantees traceability for each product as soon as it enters the warehouse. The use of a WMS helps reduce human errors, improve operational efficiency and ensure accurate inventory management.

Why use EGO WMS?

Developed by logisticians for logisticians, our inventory management solution, the EGO WMS , benefits from more than 35 years of developments and adaptations. Fully modular, our EGO WMS ensures efficient management of the entire operation of your activities.

For example, the EGO PRESTLOG guarantees the processing and monitoring of all invoices for logistics and transport services, as well as sending them to your accounting tool. DASHBOARD module , for its part, generates multi-dimensional reports and dashboards thanks to the ability of the EGO WMS to be multi-site and multi-company. The EGO WMS also offers the possibility of sharing a view of their stock with your customers for consultation.

Depending on the needs of your customers, you will be able to activate new modules in order to meet new requirements: hazardous materials, planning, production management and kitting, chartering, serialization... All this, on simple request.

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