3PL Cost Breakdown Series: Part 3 of 3
Hourly Labor and Additional Costs
Warehouseman Labor may include special labeling and kitting.
In the first two parts of our 3PL Cost Breakdown, we presented warehousing cost structures for storage and handling. These two functions cover the scope of what the industry would view as standard warehousing functions. However, when working with third party logistics providers it …Read More
3PL Cost Breakdown Series: Part 2 of 3
As a continuation to our recent blog post, we will now build on to the breakdown of 3PL pricing by explaining the activity of handling. This is the easy part because handling is simply the moving of product within the warehouse. Handling can be separated into two groups: receiving (inbound) handling and outbound handling.
2. Handling- …Read More
3PL Cost Breakdown Series: Part 1 of 3
One of the most difficult challenges to overcome when working with a 3pl or considering running a private warehouse is the cost analysis. There’s more to warehousing than just having space to fill with inventory, so that means estimating costs is not a simple task. That’s why we are introducing a series of cost breakdown …Read More
The Value of Time in the 3PL-Customer Relationship
As the old saying goes, time is money. And there has been no period in history where this has been less true of a statement. What our industry once termed as “speed to market” is now “speed to customer,” and with advancement in communications and technology, the time is always “Now o’ clock.” In warehousing …Read More
Tips for Choosing the Right 3PL Provider: Part 2 of 2
As promised, here are some more tips to help in choosing the right third party logistics (3PL) company for your business:
Visit the Facility & Get to Know the Team: Working with a logistics partner is a little more involved than purchasing a product. You are also buying into a working relationship, and the people you …Read More
Tips For Choosing the Right 3PL Provider: Part 1 of 2
Choosing a 3PL can be a very time-consuming and detail-oriented project; especially because you will be making an important strategic decision for your business. All-in-all, you want to be sure to take the time to compile a list of your top potential partners, compare their pros and cons on a level playing field, and choose …Read More
Food Grade Warehouse Facility For Your Convenience
Food grade warehouses are not just for companies that sell whole food. They may be required for companies that produce food ingredients, supplement ingredients, food packaging, additives and more. Whether your company is a start-up with limited resources or an expanding business looking to be closer to customers in other regions, turning to a third …Read More
Flex Bites into the Western Candy Conference
The 2013 Western Candy Conference was a big hit, and Flex Logistics was proud to be a part of the event. Held at the beautiful Carmel Valley Ranch, the WCC was filled with great speakers, amazing entertainment, fun-filled activities, but above all, wonderful people and tasty treats.
Attended by many leaders in the confectionery industry, the …Read More
Flex Offering "Financial Peace" Workshops to Team Members
In an effort to push the company value of developing its team members both at work and at home, Flex is offering Dave Ramsey’s “Financial Peace University” for anyone who wishes to better their financial situations.
Flex Team members watch the Spanish version of a Financial Peace lesson.
“Financial Peace University” is a program designed to help …Read More
New WMS to Go Live in November
On November 5, Flex Logistics will go live with a new Warehouse Management System (WMS). This milestone will be the first in a long line of upgrades and improvements for the company.
“We are very excited about what the new system can do,” said Systems Administrator Albert Portillo. “We will be able to permanently resolve a …Read More