3PL and distribution strategy
Deciding where to store, who operates and how the service is charged sets much of your logistics cost. We help you make those decisions with data, whether you hire a 3PL provider or are one yourself.
Signs you need it
- You do not know whether to run your own warehouse or outsource it.
- You serve several countries or regions and it is unclear where inventory should sit.
- You are a 3PL and do not know for certain which clients or services make a margin.
- Your storage and handling rates do not reflect the actual work you do.
- Contracts with your logistics provider have no clear service indicators.
What you get
- Analysis of the current distribution network
- Scenario comparison with costs and delivery times
- In-house versus outsourced recommendation
- 3PL rate structure by service
- Service level agreement (SLA) model with indicators
- Implementation roadmap
How we work
- 01
Current situation
We collect volumes, destinations, storage and transport costs, service levels and current contracts.
- 02
Scenarios
We compare alternatives: in-house or outsourced, one or several centres, free zones or standard regime, with their costs and delivery times.
- 03
Service model
We define the service catalogue, the rate structure, the service level agreements and the information each client must receive.
- 04
Roadmap
We deliver an execution plan with phases, investments, risks and the systems needed to operate and invoice the model.
Cloud warehouse management system (WMS)Frequently asked questions
Do you work with 3PL providers or with cargo owners?
Both. We help cargo owners decide and contract; we help 3PL providers define their service model, rates and operation.
Do you consider free zones and special regimes?
Yes. In the region, free zones and bonded warehouses change costs and lead times, so we include them in the scenarios when they apply.
What system does a 3PL provider need?
One that handles several clients in the same warehouse, records each service and lets you invoice it. logisticaHQ is designed to operate with multiple clients.