Posts by Harold Hobgood
3PL order fulfillment: dealing with minimum charges
If you are searching for 3PL order fulfillment companies in North Carolina, or anywhere, you may come up against “minimums.” These minimum requirements can be a non-starter for smaller companies just ramping up their volumes. Importantly, however, not all 3PLs treat minimums the same way. In this article, we’ll examine order fulfillment minimums and explain how…
Read MoreWhy 3PL outsourcing for warehousing operations makes sense
If you’re outgrowing your current warehousing partner or are ready to make the leap from DIY to a more robust operation, 3PL outsourcing may be the answer. In this article, we’ll tell you a little about what a 3PL warehousing operation looks like and give you 5 benefits that an outsourced 3PL relationship can have…
Read MoreCurrent state of logistics in North Carolina: warehouse space and labor hard to find
If you’re looking for warehouse space in North Carolina, as well as associates to staff that space, you are likely to be met with challenges. In this article, we’ll take a look at the current state of logistics in North Carolina, specifically warehouse space vacancy rates and available labor.
Read MoreEntrust your warehouse services to an ISO 9001-certifed logistics partner
Working with an ISO 9001-certified 3PL logistics provider for your warehousing operations can offer several advantages for your business. When a 3PL warehouse provider is ISO 9001-certified, it shows an organization-wide commitment to quality and continuous improvement. In this article, we’ll explain what ISO 9001 certification is and why it matters to your business.
Read MoreWhat value-added warehousing services can a 3PL provide?
In addition to standard warehousing operations, your third-party logistics (3PL) provider may be able to handle additional value-added services. With these services, your 3PL partner can perform – within the warehouse – many services that go beyond basic pick, pack and ship. In this article, we’ll identify and define the most common value-added warehousing services…
Read MoreContract warehousing vs public warehousing: what’s the difference?
In this article, we’ll compare and contrast the two most common types of 3PL warehousing: contract warehousing vs public warehousing.
Read MoreUsing Dedicated Warehouse Space Within a Larger 3PL Building
In this article, we’ll look at one such overlap in the form of using dedicated warehouse space within a 3PL’s larger shared building.
Read MoreDoes your 3PL have a warehouse business continuity plan?
Hurricanes, blizzards, tornadoes, fires, floods – these are just some of the disasters that can endanger people and property. They can also endanger your products – even within the seemingly safe confines of a 3PL warehouse. With such disasters becoming more commonplace, it seems like a good time to review warehouse business continuity plans and…
Read MoreLogistics helps North Carolina Reach CNBC Best State Status Again
North Carolina has once again been recognized as the “Best State for Business” by CNBC. And factors related to logistics in North Carolina remain a big reason. In this article, we’ll look at the characteristics that make the Tar Heel State number one for the second year in a row.
Read More