Pretty much, you give your products to a Third Party Logistics Company, and they take over from there. Packing, shipping, order fulfillment, it's in their hands now, instead of yours! Doesn't that sound better? 3PL is just another piece of the new outsourcing puzzle, and it can be especially beneficial for small business owners!

There are tons of 3PL Companies out there, and they can handle all of the "heavy lifting" involved in customer order fulfillment.  They store your merchandise, package your orders, ship to your customers, let your customers know when their orders have shipped, provide tracking information, and they can even process returns for you! Doesn't that sound like a breath of fresh air?

How much you pay for a 3PL company can vary greatly, so I would recommend getting several different quotes before deciding on one. Some have set up fees, contracts, minimum order amounts, and much more, but others have some really great deals and discounts. Some even specialize in small business!

Whether you are a brick and mortar store, an online marketplace, or even process call center orders, a Third Party Logistics Company could be a great asset to you! It can free up valuable time for you to work on things other than fulfilling orders, and take a load of worry off your mind knowing that your customer's orders will be packed, shipped, and sent on their way with no effort at all from you!