3PL
What is 3PL?
A 3PL (third-party logistics) provider offers outsourced logistics services, which encompass anything that involves management of one or more facets of procurement and fulfillment activities.
In business, 3PL has a broad meaning that applies to any service contract that involves storing or shipping items.
How it works?
How third-party logistics work
Here is an example of how 3PL arrangements operate: A book publisher hires writers, editors and graphic designers to produce publications, but it may not want to handle the consumer ordering process or transportation of book shipments. Instead, the book publisher uses a fulfillment center to process its online orders and hires a trucking carrier to haul its freight. The fulfillment center and carrier both act as 3PL providers. It's possible for a single 3PL provider to fulfill and ship book orders, too.
By contracting with a 3PL provider, the book company can use supply and distribution services only when needed, thus controlling costs more effectively while focusing on its core competency of producing books.
Bespoke fulfilment services UK and Globally
We deliver a fully integrated and unique end-to end-supply chain solution that allows you to have greater control over your logistics and concentrate on your core business.
Driven by technology: we can work with any selling platform and integrate multiple to give you a seamless view of stock and orders.
Branding is important: we love our brand, and we know you love yours.
We have the capabilities to pack your products in any way you want. Elanders are also packaging experts so we can even make your packaging if you need it!
Flexibility: You need a quick and sustainable 3pl service and we’re here to provide it. In logistics, one size does not fit all which is why we provide bespoke services for each customer.
Customer-Centric service: You’re trusting us with your products, in return, you’ll have your own friendly account manager who will answer all your fulfilment questions and be there every step of the way.