North Carolina Logistics Blog

pick and pack fulfillment

What are Pick and Pack Services?

November 30, 2023

In the dynamic world of eCommerce fulfillment, pick and pack services play a pivotal role in ensuring that products move seamlessly from the warehouse to a customer’s mailbox. In this article, we will delve into the intricacies of picking and…

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3PL order fulfillment: dealing with minimum charges

November 20, 2023

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…

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Why 3PL outsourcing for warehousing operations makes sense

October 31, 2023

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…

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flex warehouse services

Current state of logistics in North Carolina: warehouse space and labor hard to find

October 12, 2023

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.

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iso 9001 logistics certification

Entrust your warehouse services to an ISO 9001-certifed logistics partner

September 28, 2023

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,…

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3PL warehouse costs

What value-added warehousing services can a 3PL provide?

September 20, 2023

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…

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contract warehousing public warehousing

Contract warehousing vs public warehousing: what’s the difference?

August 29, 2023

In this article, we’ll compare and contrast the two most common types of 3PL warehousing: contract warehousing vs public warehousing.

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Dedicated warehouse

Using Dedicated Warehouse Space Within a Larger 3PL Building

August 22, 2023

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.

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warehouse business continuity plan

Does your 3PL have a warehouse business continuity plan?

July 20, 2023

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…

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