3PLs help businesses optimize shipping

November 21 2013

When it comes to the supply chain, there are a number of components that can cause an operation to be slowed down or experience a hiccup. Products must pass through a number of touchpoints to get from the assembly line to the store shelves.

A recent blog post from Cerasis examined different ways that businesses have been able to handle cost savings in supply chain. The problem is that many organizations have not updated every aspect of the system, meaning companies could find themselves trying to manually enter information instead of relying on an integrated technology system that can ensure that every employee is on the same page.

"Like anything in life, having a vision or a strategy is key to success," the article reads. "Then you must execute and measure that strategy and be willing to take the data and then pivot after analysis to always be trending towards your goals. This is no different in supply chain strategy."

There are so many aspects to a proper supply chain that organizations can look to improve and cut costs. One smart move can be to partner with a quality third party logistics and supply chain service to examine every piece and consolidate solutions into a singular system.

This way, every component — from warehousing to order fulfillment to the act of moving product from point A to point B — can be successfully managed in the most cost-effective way possible. This alone will save money and improve productivity.