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Meeting growing demands in the warehouse industry can be challenging, especially if you aren’t in a position to purchase new facilities or operating systems. As your business expands and faces a variety of disruptions, you may find that fulfilling customer orders in-house is no longer feasible. This is where third-party logistics comes in. A 3PL may be the perfect solution for growing your warehouse business.

Warehouses and distribution centers have always been focused on efficiency. In many cases, that involves investing in automation solutions that improve order fulfillment times and inventory tracking. Today, a push for more sustainability coupled with rising energy costs and consumer pressures have made energy efficiency a top priority for the warehouse industry.

Technology has significantly advanced the logistics industry in recent years. And it couldn’t come at a better time when eCommerce sales have skyrocketed, and supply chain issues have persisted. But what if your warehouse could directly communicate low inventory or pick items for you? It might sound like the warehouse of the future, but the technology is already here. It’s called smart warehousing.

When it comes to online sales and fulfillment, warehouse managers have their work cut out for them. The on-demand economy has surged in popularity, but the industry remains plagued by challenges like inflation, fluctuations in consumer demand, the war in Ukraine, and other supply chain issues.

The COVID-19 pandemic had an unprecedented impact on the global supply chain. At the same time eCommerce activity has exploded, logistics companies have struggled to combat ongoing challenges. Some of the things that continue to plague distribution leaders include longer lead times, uncertain inventory capacity, and increased fulfillment costs.