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3PL CANNOT HANDLE ORDER SURGES
Problem: Whether it’s a seasonal change or a sale, if your 3PL partner isn’t prepared or lacks the adequate warehouse space to take in more inventory to complete orders, then you risk your reputation being damaged when they likely bumble the order.
SLOW TURNAROUND TIME
Problem: Many order fulfillment companies do not have the capabilities to fulfill orders within the same day, delaying your product from going to valuable customers. In today’s world, it is all about speed and quick turnaround time—your customers are depending on you.
HIGH COST
Problem: Rising shipping costs with a lack of transparency as to why can be frustrating for any business. You should be making money on transactions, not paying an arm-and-a-leg just to get goods to customers.
ORDER ERRORS
Problem: When your 3PL sends the wrong item, wrong quantity, or sends an order to the wrong address entirely, it reflects poorly on your business. One mistake can mean future lost business.
LACK OF COMMUNICATION
Problem: If you have a question or concern, nothing is more frustrating than a 3PL company that is hard to reach. In many cases, it’s a matter of a thinly-stretched workforce where they don’t have the manpower to give every client the attention they deserve.
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