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3PL: The Solution for Stock Management in Logistics

Do you ever feel like you’re drowning in shipping and storage needs? Well, you’re not alone.


Companies, especially the newly established ones, often find themselves swallowed up in a sea of complex supply chains. This is where third-party logistics (3PL) comes to the rescue.


What is a Third-Party Logistics (3PL)?

3PL covers a range of services by a third-party provider for managing the entire logistics processes, or parts of them, of a manufacturer or any type of company. Simply put, 3PL providers are logistics experts, ready to help you with every aspect of moving goods, from storage and warehousing to shipping and delivery.


Contracting a third-party provider to handle your logistics operations allows you to focus on developing your core business, such as production and marketing.


See also: Discover Various Truck Types for Shipping and Delivery


Why 3PL?

There are several reasons why 3PL services are vital in stock management. More than just allowing companies to focus on their production and sales strategy, 3PL services streamline the workflows in supply management as well as goods shipping and delivery.


  • Cost Efficiency: By using 3PL services, a company can save on the operational cost of its logistics activities, such as the cost of warehouse, staff, and transport. Third-party logistics providers typically operate on a larger scale, allowing them to offer competitive prices for their services.

  • Flexibility: Logistics needs often change as a business grows. With 3PL services, companies will find it easier to adjust capacity and types of services to their unique logistics needs.

  • Professionalism: Third-party logistics providers have teams of experts with practical experience in managing supply chains. They will help you optimize your logistics processes and enhance efficiency.

  • Cutting-edge Technology: Many 3PL providers utilize advanced technologies like warehouse management systems (WMS) and transportation management systems (TMS) to track and manage shipments in real-time.

  • Focus on Core Business: Entrusting your stock management to a third-party logistics provider lets you focus on product development, marketing, and other key aspects of your business.


See also: What Makes a Reliable Freight Forwarder


What Services Are Offered by 3PL Providers?

  • Warehouse Management: Storage, sorting, and packaging.

  • Transportation: Shipment and delivery from warehouse to customer by land, sea, or air.

  • Packaging: Product packaging based on the applicable standards to maintain product quality during shipment.

  • Inventory Management: Helps optimize inventory to avoid shortage and/or overstocking.

  • Other Services: Product labeling, customs clearance, and reverse logistics.


Third-party logistics providers offer an effective solution for companies seeking to streamline their supply chain. Letting a third-party provider handle the logistics gives you more time and resources to focus on the crucial aspects of your business development.


So, what are you waiting for? If you’re seeking to manage your business better and focus more on what matters most, it’s time you consider hiring a 3PL provider. But don’t get hasty; pick a reputable one with solid experience.


See also: 5 Factors Determining Cargo Shipping Costs


One logistics service company, SELOG, is definitely worth your consideration. It’s one of the business lines of PT Serasi Autoraya, or SERA, a member of Astra Group.


SELOG caters to your need for end-to-end logistics services with a variety of solutions it has to offer, from project cargo, shipping services, trucking, and freight forwarding, to warehouse and yard management.


Driven by the latest digital technologies, SELOG Services not only bring greater convenience to your business but are also practical and efficient.


With its Astra Fleet Management Solution (FMS), SELOG provides businesses in Indonesia with IT-based comprehensive solutions for managing fleet vehicles.


For more details on SERA’s profile and its services, including SELOG, visit its official website at https://www.sera.astra.co.id/.

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