Third Party Logistics (3PL)

Let’s face it, logistics is the necessary and complex backbone to any commercial enterprise – especially with emerging digital advances to eCommerce. Ensuring that your products reach their destinations in a timely manner, in perfect condition, and in a cost-effective way requires expertise. That’s where selecting your 3PL provider comes in.

With decades of experience in supply chain and logistics expertise, Ingredient Supplier is a leading third party logistics provider equipped to handle these complex processes that form the backbone of your operations.

What is 3PL?

Simply put, a third party logistics provider picks, packs and ships your products. 3PL provides the channel between manufacturing and your end customer, handling all supply chain aspects of your operation. Third party logistics providers typically offer the following services:

• 3PL Fulfillment
• 3PL Warehousing
• Inventory Management
• Picking & Packing
• 3PL Shipping, Receiving and Returns
• FTL & LTL Freight Shipping

Benefits of 3PL Fulfillment and Outsourcing

Outsourcing logistics to a third party logistics provider offers significant benefits in competitive markets. Similar to co-packing and contract manufacturing, 3PL allows the primary company to focus on their core competencies, such as sales, marketing, and product development – significantly increasing operational efficiencies.

Outsourced logistics providers possess advanced technology, large-scale equipment and industry expertise that enable more efficient inventory management and cost reduction. Further, 3PLs often benefit from lower costs on packaging, shipping and freight because their output is so high, which allows them the ability to offer their customers lower prices than they would otherwise achieve in-house.

By outsourcing supply chain and logistics, companies ultimately benefit from enhanced scalability and growth as they are not only able to focus on their core competencies, but they’re able to meet market fluctuations and seasonal demands with ease.

The key benefits of outsourcing logistics and supply chain include:

• Increased operational efficiency
• Cost reduction
• Scalability and flexibility
• Improved customer satisfaction through optimized logistics

Ready to take logistics off your plate? Let’s cover which processes your third party logistics provider will assume so you can start planning.

3PL Warehousing

Warehousing space is a necessity for any commerce or trade enterprise, and it can come with a hefty price tag to secure and maintain. With two locations located near some of the nation’s largest ports, Ingredient Supplier has over 5,000 square feet of warehouse space, multiple docks and loading equipment. Our highly skilled warehousing team utilizes best practices when storing products and packages.

Ingredient Supplier has controlled and sealed rooms on-site to offer storage for products that have storage requirements such as temperature or allergen. Further, we also offer many bulk storage solutions for various products such as drums, totes and containers.

3PL Inventory Management

Inventory management is a critical component to supply chain and logistics. An optimized system tracks the entire inventory lifecycle from procurement to distribution, while ensuring that each customer maintains sufficient stock levels at specific times. Utilizing advanced inventory management systems can also enable demand forecasting with data to increase efficiency and streamline operations.

Ingredient Supplier utilizes advanced industry technology and reliable system integrations to ensure accurate and real-time stock levels are available to you and your end-consumers at all times. Ingredient Supplier also offers specific expertise in eCommerce fulfillment and can integrate with any eCommerce platform to manage 3PL fulfillment.

3PL Fulfillment

Our highly-skilled fulfillment team has specific expertise in delivering high quality service. The Ingredient Supplier team has gained a reputation for efficient fulfillment with fast and secure delivery. From order processing to returns, our team ensures that each aspect of the supply chain works harmoniously for a better customer service experience.

3PL Shipping & Freight

Ingredient Supplier offers shipping through all of the major carriers, including LTL and FTL. Our facilities are uniquely positioned in Houston, Texas, just miles away from six major seaports, two commercial airports, and some of the largest freight and railroad systems in North America.

Our locations enable us to offer logistical advantages such as reduced transit times and cost effectiveness.

Why Choose Ingredient Supplier as Your Third Party Logistics Provider?

The success of your business often hinges on the efficiency of your supply chain. Many businesses across a diverse range of industries entrust us as their 3PL partner. Simply put, we always prioritize the customer and their needs. We value high-quality service, flexibility, bespoke solutions, and efficiency.

Whether you are operating in manufacturing, eCommerce, or retail, we understand that no two businesses are alike. That’s why we offer bespoke solutions to meet your unique needs, ensuring a seamless relationship and exceeding your end-customers’ expectations. Our decades of expertise in supply chain and logistics, coupled with our high-capacity facilities, uniquely positions Ingredient Supplier as a leading 3PL provider across many industries.

When partnering with Ingredient Supplier as your third party logistics provider, you can expect:

• Outstanding customer service to all parties: manufacturers, your in-house teams and your end-customers
• Efficient picking, packing and shipping
• Reduced costs and stress with shipping, LTL and FTL
• Real-time inventory data and management
• Streamlined supply chain and logistics processes
• Quality control and product storage care
• Custom and bespoke solutions that meet your unique needs

By choosing Ingredient Supplier as your outsource provider, you are not just getting a service provider, you are gaining a partner. A partner committed to ensuring your logistical needs are met with utmost efficiency and effectiveness.

What Industries Does Ingredients Supplier Serve?

Ingredients Supplier offers 3PL services for all major industries. We have a specific expertise in chemical products, hazardous products, commodities and food & beverages. As mentioned, our ISO 1500 and 22000 accredited facility houses several sealed and controlled production rooms. We also have a state-of-the-art laboratory which allows us to meet a diverse range of needs.

Further, Ingredients Supplier has in-house quality control personnel and laboratory technicians who utilize standard regulatory testing and adhere to complex product specifications. This allows us to ensure product quality with complete precision.

Similar Outsource & Fulfillment Services

In addition to 3PL, Ingredient Supplier is also a leading provider of contract manufacturing and co-packing services. We also provide wholesale raw ingredients at the lowest prices on the Internet. Additionally, we always guarantee available stock.

These services and wholesale products benefit many of our 3PL customers as we are able to offer them with more efficiency, and oftentimes lower costs, than they would otherwise be able to achieve in-house. Our customers benefit significantly from outsourcing many of their production processes and manufacturing to Ingredient Supplier so that they can focus on their core competencies.

Visit our Contract Manufacturing & Co-Packing page if you’re interested in these services as well. Browse our Product Catalog as well to find your raw material ingredient at the lowest price on the Internet, guaranteed.

With advanced inventory management technology, exceptional customer service and cost-effective shipping options, our #3PL services provide significant advantages, such as cost reductions and improved customer satisfaction. The Ingredient Supplier team is ready to take logistics and supply chain off your plate. Start your partnership today by calling 832-795-6898 or emailing info@ingredientsupplier.com.

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