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Benefits of a fulfillment center in your 3PL services strategy include reduced overhead costs as you share space and otherwise benefit from not having to own and manage your own location. You can also more easily scale up and down as demand shifts with quality third party logistics fulfillment centers like NXTPoint Logistics. Additional advantages include improved delivery times as well as the ability to access the more advanced technologies used by the 3PL services company and their expertise in fulfillment. When your business partners with an experienced third party logistics firm, you can stop spending time worrying about fulfillment issues and can put more time and attention on growing your business and satisfying your customers.

Shipping zones affect businesses in two key ways: price and transit time. The longer the distance, in general, the higher the price will be. Experienced third party logistics companies like NXTPoint know how to negotiate the best prices for its fulfillment customers. The distance will have an impact on how long it will take to deliver packages, and NXTPoint uses its expertise to streamline transit to provide you with the most efficient times across shipping zones. Reach out to our experts online to discuss your specific concerns and requirements!

This is a good question to ask a provider of 3PL services that you’re considering for your business because not all third party logistics companies ship the same products. NXTPoint Logistics warehouses, ships, and fulfills a wide range of items that other companies that offer 3PL services may not. This includes bulky items like appliances, electronics, exercise equipment, furniture, mattresses, and more as well as food items, tech and gaming items, manufacturing parts and products, including raw materials, medical supplies and devices, furniture, fixtures, and equipment (F, F & E) like those needed for the hospitality industry, logistic solutions for restaurants and retail establishments, fulfillment options for e-commerce businesses, and more. If you don’t see what you need on our list of 3PL services, just reach out!

NTXPoint Logistics recognizes that no two companies and their fulfillment needs are alike, and so we design programs that suit the needs of each one. There is not a minimum monthly order volume required with us. If you’re comparing third party logistics firms, be sure to ask about this because some other companies may be more restrictive.

Nearly half of customers have said that they want their orders in two days or less, and we work to fulfill orders according to your specifications. As far as an exact percentage that will reach your specific customers in that timeframe, it will depend upon where you’re shipping from and to among other factors. Our experts would be happy to talk to you about your specific needs and create a fulfillment program that fits your needs and satisfies your customers.

When you’re shopping around to choose the right third party logistics partner for your business—and if same-day processing is important to your customers—be sure to verify that the 3PL services provider you’re considering will provide this service. Not all of them do, but NXTPoint Logistics does. We understand the importance of quality customer service and how same-day order processing can be a linchpin in this endeavor.

Reverse logistics can be complicated, but NXTPoint manages it seamlessly to reverse final mile deliveries. We can return products to stores or client warehouses. Or, we can store the excess product in one of our warehouses located across the United States. As yet another option, we can dispose of the products with options available for recycling and other environmentally friendly solutions—or donate the goods for your financial benefit and manage your receipts. We specialize in reverse logistics for a variety of diverse clients including, oversized goods, which include appliances, electronics, exercise equipment, furniture, mattresses, and more.

Our third party logistics company understands the importance of satisfying customers, and our team is well versed in the soft skills needed for a positive customer service experience. So, as we operate as an extension of your brand, we ensure that we have highly skilled, well trained team members who will, as one example, handle reverse logistics with care. If, in this example, there’s an item that’s damaged, incorrect, or canceled, we will consider how that impacts your customers and act accordingly with respect and efficiency. This includes how we greet customers, respect their property and shipments, and deliver the highest levels of customer service possible.