MARCH 20258 logisticstechoutlook.comIN MY OPINIONIt's that time of the year again - time for resolutions and goal-setting! Businesses having New Year's resolutions isn't uncommon as many organizations utilize time and resources during December to plan for the upcoming year. For shippers, if one of those goals is to alleviate warehouse and fulfillment stressors in 2023 and beyond, we can't think of a better New Year's resolution than to consider outsourcing these activities to a qualified third-party logistics (3PL) provider. Warehousing and fulfillment are crucial elements of supply chain management. Companies are turning to 3PLs more than ever to alleviate logistical responsibilities, focus on core competencies, and reallocate employees to more customer service-based roles. Outsourcing logistics operations to qualified experts and professionals is a great strategy for large and small businesses seeking peace of mind and cost savings.3PLs offer a wide range of services that alleviate logistical headaches, from fulfillment center services like organizing shipping orders to inventory management. 3PLs are well-connected entities throughout the supply chain. The first step to outsourcing warehousing and fulfillment is to narrow down the search for 3PL vendors. Here are five considerations to keep in mind when looking to partner with a 3PL provider for warehousing and fulfillment operations:NEW YEAR, NEW RESOLUTIONS: PICKING THE RIGHT 3PL PROVIDER FOR WAREHOUSING AND FULFILLMENT GOALSBy Aron A. Scalissi, Vice President of Warehouse Business Development, TA ServicesAron A. ScalissiAron Scalissi is the Vice President of Warehouse Business Development, for TA Services. He has a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Indiana Wesleyan and has been with TA Services since 2016. His sharp leadership skills allowed him to oversee operations of the largest warehouse operated by TA Services until being promoted in 2019 to oversee a network of TA Services warehouses. Aron's various positions in operations management and plant management level roles have helped him find his success in building sound processes and growing people.
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