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There are a multitude of advantages that businesses can realize by outsourcing their supply chain management and logistics needs to a value-added third party logistics (3PL) provider. While most providers are unique in how they operate, many 3PL companies like United Facilities offer comprehensive solutions for the packaging, warehousing, fulfillment, and distribution of clients' products. And that's just the tip of the iceberg.

Utilizing a 3PL company provides businesses with a dependable logistics advantage. Additionally, a professional 3PL and supply chain management company can help maximize profitability through combined knowledge and resources. The following are 5 advantages of using a 3PL provider.

1. Benefit From Professional Supply Chain Expertise

An experience 3PL provider is a knowledgeable source of industry best practices. Such companies stay current with the latest advancements and developments in logistics technology, manufacturing processes, and overall logistics. 3PL software, such as JDA Warehouse Management used by United Facilities, is capable of handling inventory management, providing advanced reporting, improving the overall visibility of a supply chain to monitor and track processes.

Outsourcing logistics allows your company to leverage supply chain expertise while focusing on your core competencies. 3PL services allow businesses and manufactures to have confidence knowing that all logistics needs are being handled by reliable and experienced professionals.

2. Leverage a Stronger Resource Network

Most 3PL companies offer a vast resource network that lends to significant advantages over in-house supply chains. By leveraging the resource network of 3PL provider, steps in the supply chain can be optimized and executed in a more efficient and cost-effective manner.

3PLs can often utilize exclusive relationships as well as volume discounts for their clients, which can result in minimized overhead costs and timely service. Outsourcing your supply chain management and logistics needs to a 3PL provider enables your business thrive with resources that may otherwise be unavailable in-house.

3. Free-up Valuable Time & Capital 

Outsourcing your logistics services can free-up a wealth of money and time for your business. A 3PL company can help eliminate the need to invest in transportation, warehouse space, technology, and staff to execute essential supply chain management processes.

3PL companies can also help minimize costly mistakes while allowing your business to develop a stronger logistical network with higher returns and lower risks. In addition, 3PLs save your company the time and capital required execute essential steps in the supply chain. Billing, auditing, training, staffing, optimizing and improving your supply chain functions is all take care of.

4. Utilize Flexible & Scalable of Services

A major advantage of investing in a 3PL provider is the ability to effectively scale transportation, labor, and space according to your company's unique inventory management requirements. Seasonal businesses can benefit from smoother transitions between market highs and lows, as well as having the ability to utilize more warehouse space and logistical resources when n

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Also, working with a 3PL provider better enables your business to grow into new territories with less barriers to entry. As your company grows, your 3PL provider can help you scale in accordance, as they offer the resources and capabilities to seamlessly support your growth into new markets and regions.

5. Continuously Improve & Optimize Your Supply Chain

3PL providers like United Facilities have the resources to make adjustments and continuous improvements to each link in their clients' supply chains. Logistics professionals will ensure your company's needs are met by leveraging highly-efficient and cost-effective strategies and systems.

Top 3PLs offer the tools and expertise to optimize and restructure the supply chain, as well as utilize software and technology to ensure orders arrive when and where you need them. Supply chain software solutions, like that of JDA, can analyze and monitor logistics practices to pinpoint and eliminate inefficiencies as well as streamline the supply chain.

Outsourcing your 3PL services to United Facilities will ensure continuous improvements are implemented to your logistics and supply chain process. Professional 3PL solutions can help maximize profits, minimize wait times, and improve the customer service of your company.

To learn more about the third-party logistics services of United Facilities, contact us for more information.