3 Benefits of

Utilizing a 3PL Company

As globalization of trade continues to increase and technology advances, the need for Third-Party Logistics (3PL) companies is rising.

Even Allied Market Research reported that they project the 3PL market might reach $2.8 trillion by 2031.

This is possible because a 3PL company enables businesses to provide customers with efficient logistics and supply chain management services.

These services include transportation, freight forwarding, and customs brokerage.

Here are the three benefits of outsourcing a 3PL company to help you drive efficiency and growth in your business.

1. Expertise and Specialization

3PL companies have the expertise to carry out specialized services as they have in-depth knowledge of logistics and supply management.

These services as shown in the table below, are very important in running your business smoothly.

Services	Description
FTL and LTL trucking	Accommodates the shipping needs of both small and large businesses
Transportation	Wide network of reliable, well-vetted carriers for timely and cost-effective delivery
Daily tracking and Updates	Real-time tracking using the latest logistics technology
Value-added Services	Quality control and inspections to ensure product integrity

Additionally, Macro Logistics also offers the below services to its clients:

Quarterly reporting
Consolidated invoicing
24/7 customer support
Efficient issue resolution

These specialized services can help your company drive growth and efficiency as it gives your employees time to focus on the core business, like product development and marketing.

2. Scalability

Using a 3PL company like Macro Logistics, helps you gain access to a wide range of resources that you can scale up and down without affecting your core operations.

This brings along flexibility in your logistic operations as during high-demand periods, you can deliver your products to your clients quickly and in perfect condition. Conversely, you can scale back your logistics during lower demand without underutilizing your in-house resources.

Also, 3PL companies can adapt to changing requirements. So, they allocate resources based on your specific needs, which enables smooth order fulfillment.

3. Cost Savings and Efficiency

Instead of investing a lot of capital in logistics infrastructure, you should partner with a 3PL company as it offers cost-saving opportunities.

And here is how:

These companies possess the expertise and assets to optimize logistics operations while minimizing costs on your end. Therefore, your economic order quantity (EOQ), determines how much you spend.
They have advanced technology systems such as transportation management systems (TMS) to optimize routes and streamline transportation processes.

These systems enable the 3PL company to analyze important factors like destination, weight, size, carrier rates and delivery timeframes that determine the most cost-effective and time-efficient routes they should use.

This is something that you may not have the resources to factor in if you handle your own logistics.

Utilize a 3PL Company for Your Business

3PL companies offer expert logistics and supply management solutions that are efficient, cost-effective, and scalable.

These services allow you to concentrate on running your business while your customers receive their goods in perfect shape and on time. Therefore, it is very beneficial to partner with a 3PL company if you want to drive efficiency and achieve your growth objectives.

Macro Logistics is led by a team with over 60 years of experience in logistics. So you can rest assured that you are working with experts who know the ins and outs of the industry.