TPL is an acronym for third party logistics. “Third–party logistics (abbreviated 3PL, or sometimes TPL) in logistics and supply chain management is a company’s use of third–party businesses to outsource elements of the company’s distribution and fulfillment services.”
When looking to outsource all or part of a company’s logistics function it is important to look for a third party logistics provider with proven expertise. To put it simply, third party logistics or “3PL” is the integration of a company’s shipping, warehousing, distribution, transportation, and related logistics services through an outsourced or “third party” partnership. We provide our clients with powerful logistics solutions involving people, technology and location working together to provide integrated, full service supply chain management.
With comprehensive 3PL services; supply chain efficiency, customer satisfaction and brand value growth come together to benefit you. We bridge the gap between your goods and your customers.
We Specialize in designing efficient and cost effective logistics solutions customized to client’s specific needs. This allows you to focus on core competencies and receive a logistical advantage over the competition through the use of TPL’s professional third party logistics services.
Advantages of TPL Companies include:
- Allows flexibility to expand and contract inventory levels
- Enhanced technology and supply chain visibility
- Improved customer service offerings
- Allows companies to focus on core competencies
- A more strategic and scientific approach to logistics challenges
- Lower or eliminate capital expenditures associated with equipment and facilities.
TPL Companies offer a variety of value-added services to enhance customer’s warehousing and transportation programs including: kitting and final assembly, labeling, shrink wrapping, and pick/pack services.
Site Selection
We leverage expansive networks and industry knowledge to aid Customers in selecting a strategically placed warehouse site that is optimal for your specific distribution program.
Rate Assessment
By conducting a formal examination on client shipment history and rates in historical lanes of service our transportation analysts can cut cost out of your transportation program.
Inventory Management
Our best in class approach to inventory management insures a quantifiable inventory accuracy of 99.9%.
Vendor Management
For customers that wish to keep their own carriers in conjunction with, or in place of, We offer assistance in managing load planning activities and carrier performance.
Freight Management
We work with hand-selected carriers who have formed strong partnerships with International 3PL offering the best service when it comes to Ocean, air or inland transportation.
Some of the services offered by TPL Companies:
Air Freight Services
Shipping consolidation
Warehousing
Inland Transportation
