What is Third-party Logistics? (3PL)
Third-party logistics refers to logistics outsourcing, finding a logistics partner to handle your logistics fulfillment processes.
A third-party logistics provider provides various services depending on the logistics operations the 3PL company targets.
However, Knowing the different types of 3PL companies is crucial to optimizing your supply chain management.
There are Logistics companies and Fulfillment companies.
3P logistics company
Third-party logistics companies typically offer small- to medium-sized companies one or two specialized services. Due to limited logistics activities, these third-party logistics providers do not provide a comprehensive logistics package.
3P fulfillment company
On the other hand, a third-party fulfillment company can offer a much more comprehensive range of services in addition to having its warehouse and general product packing.
A fulfillment company is a company that takes care of everything from receiving goods from sellers to last-mile delivery, even for reverse logistics needs!
There are other types of 3PL companies, such as freight companies (or freight forwarders) and warehouse companies, but most companies you see would be either a 3PL logistics or fulfillment company.
Advantages Of Utilizing A 3PL Partner
Access to logistics experts and experiences
There are a lot of intricacies in running a business, and it is tough to manage every aspect of your company, so why don't you let a logistics expert help you?
By outsourcing to VICO Logistics, you are tapping into our 30 years of logistics experience in the industry.
If your business wants to expand internationally, you can also benefit from our logistics advice on relocating your supply chain and every bit of logistics support.
Improved cost-effectiveness
As one of a few reputable third-party logistics providers in Vietnam, VICO Logistics has a more extensive network and exclusive resources than your company's current operation, as they specialize in logistics.
An extensive network means that any form of exclusive relationships that the logistics providers have with different supply chain departments will significantly reduce costs, such as overheads and shipping costs.
More time for business development
Why should you waste time worrying about what kind of transportation services are the best or what documents you need for customs clearance?
Leave the tedious tasks to a logistics partner like us, and invest your precious time into your business!
Improved customer satisfaction
As aforementioned, our third-party logistics service will take care of everything from cargo to delivery, which means you will have more time to respond to your customers' needs and questions, thus improving customer satisfaction in general!
Unlike fourth-party logistics providers (4PL), also known as lead logistics providers, 3PL is usually less costly than 4PL, and they typically require a less intensive client onboarding process as 3PL does not provide a singular point of contact.
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Let us know how we can help
VICO Logistics aims to provide clients with the best supply chain aid as a third-party fulfillment company, and we do it all for you, from start to finish!
These services range from:
· Warehousing And Distribution Centers
· Local Courier Delivery
· Package Tracking
All of which will enable you to uphold your company to the best standard and allow the last mile delivery process to be as smooth and efficient as possible.
Do yourself and your business a favour,
Message us or fill in the quotation form today to access the best logistics services in the Indochina region.
