What Is a 3PL? A Plain-English Explanation of Third-Party Logistics
Most companies do not get into business because they want to run a warehouse. They start with a product. Maybe it is food, cosmetics, supplements, apparel, equipment, or consumer goods. At first, the logistics side may be manageable. A few orders go out. Inventory fits in one space. Someone on the team keeps track of what came in and what shipped.