{"id":14996,"date":"2023-04-10T08:42:44","date_gmt":"2023-04-10T15:42:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michaeljbrumm.com\/dcl-v3\/?p=14996"},"modified":"2023-05-15T10:58:09","modified_gmt":"2023-05-15T17:58:09","slug":"why-premium-fulfillment-can-save-you-money","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michaeljbrumm.com\/dcl-v3\/blog\/fulfillment\/why-premium-fulfillment-can-save-you-money\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Paying for Premium Fulfillment Services May Actually Save You Money"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you outsource fulfillment to a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/michaeljbrumm.com\/dcl-v3\/blog\/3pl\/3pl-roi\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">3PL<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (third-party logistics provider) you know that it can appear costly.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">But the promise of cost savings can be an illusion. A common occurrence is small but growing ecommerce brands get lured into doing business with tech 3PLs. They get promised a high-tech platform and reduced costs. However, in the end they get poor or no service and fulfillment that isn\u2019t up to their customer\u2019s quality standards. In the end, these companies end up paying more money and dealing with lots more stress.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hiring a 3PL with premium fulfillment services means they will go above and beyond the standard to help your brand stand out from the rest. Whether you have premium products or not, choosing high-quality fulfillment will give your ecommerce business a competitive edge.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How to Choose Your Fulfillment Method\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Many smaller brands, with low order volume, will choose in-house fulfillment because it seems easier and cheaper. But there is always a tipping point when outsourcing will be more cost-effective. Even at this early stage you may find the following <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/michaeljbrumm.com\/dcl-v3\/blog\/fulfillment\/pitfalls-of-in-house-fulfillment\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">issues with in-house fulfillment<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You\u2019re spending more time on operations than on growing your brand.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You lose customers because of incorrect orders or damage due to poor packaging.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You lose retailer contracts because of routing guide issues.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You get negative reviews on a marketplace because of missed or incorrect orders.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You lose sales on returned SKUs because they aren\u2019t put back into \u201cgood stock\u201d fast enough.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While this list above is only a few reasons, there are many more signs that in-house fulfillment may not be right for your business.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For brands looking to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/michaeljbrumm.com\/dcl-v3\/blog\/fulfillment\/time-to-outsource-fulfillment\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">outsource fulfillment for the first time<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, there are so many variables to consider that it can be daunting. Often smaller ecommerce businesses choose the low-price-leader when picking a 3PL. What they don\u2019t realize is that standard pick, pack, and ship services won\u2019t help them grow or scale. Plus, a standard fulfillment provider may end up with more errors or limitations than a premium one.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ecommerce brands who choose to hire a premium fulfillment provider benefit from:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Higher percentage of perfect order rates<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Getting a foot in the door with new, bigger sales channels<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Having industry experts on-call to help optimize their shipping mix for cost savings\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Getting shipping discounts based on high volume contracts\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A competitive edge in their vertical by having higher quality fulfillment than their competition\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">More opportunities for scaling\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What is Premium Fulfillment?\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Premium services look like they cost more as line-items on a bill. But what they signify is service that is above and beyond the standard to ensure the highest quality control possible.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your logistics partner should be just that, a partner. You should never be treated as a vendor. When you are treated as a vendor it signals that your 3PL thinks of your business as a transactional relationship. If your provider isn\u2019t invested in your customers and growth, they may not be the right fit for your brand.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When vetting your 3PL here are some questions to ask to gauge if they have premium services or standard services.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What are your guarantees? This is another way of asking what type of performance you can expect from your 3PL. Do they track their accuracy rate? Do they have speed guarantees?\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Can you show me an example of a current customer\u2019s SLAs? SLA stands for service level agreements. These are the operational rules that your 3PL will mark their performance by. This may include same-day shipments or customer response time.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Do you have any shipping priority or discounts? When a 3PL can guarantee high volume shipping, many carriers will give them a discount or priority during times of high demand. This is particularly helpful around peak season.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What are the ways you will help me forecast? If a 3PL is in the business of proactive logistics they will look at your inventory, storage, shipping, and other supply chain metrics for ways you can get products to customers faster and cheaper.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How long have you been doing fulfillment? You want true experts helping you out. If your 3PL is too new they might not have the experience to help your brand scale.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ultimately a 3PL is an extension of your brand. When seeking fulfillment support keep in mind that there aren\u2019t any \u201cbad\u201d 3PLs, just ones that might be an ill fit for your brand\u2019s needs.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Premium Fulfillment Services May Actually Save You Money<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you are seeking support from a 3PL here are the most common premium services. Not all brands have the same needs, and not all 3PLs offer the same services, but these are a few top fulfillment services and how they can save you money.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dedication and customer service. You need to know that when there\u2019s an issue (and there will be!) you can pick up the phone and get a real person who knows your brand on the other line. Don\u2019t settle for poor customers service or a hotline to call. Premium service means your team is on-call when you need them.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Data and the expertise to use it. Premium service means not only collecting supply chain data but being able to make informed business decisions with it. Your provider should regularly leverage data to help you forecast, distribute inventory, and optimize returns.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Advanced technology. If your warehouse management system isn\u2019t up to date, you may not have the real-time visibility into your supply chain that you need. Technology tools like WMS or ecommerce integration channels are vital for business shipping into retail and marketplace outlets.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Automation. If you can automate it, you should. Premium service means you have access to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/michaeljbrumm.com\/dcl-v3\/blog\/fulfillment\/warehouse-control-systems\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">automation tools to increase accuracy and speed<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, save you time and potentially money. This could be labeling, sorting, or customer communication.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Room for your growth. If you tour your 3PL\u2019s warehouse and it looks overcrowded, it probably is. Without room for your products, you may find that products go missing more often than you\u2019d like. If you\u2019re looking to grow, make sure your 3PL has room to expand and grow with you\u2014that includes storage but also new sales channels. A premium provider will want to work with you long term, which means helping you find outlets to grow into.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/michaeljbrumm.com\/dcl-v3\/blog\/holiday\/peak-season-checklist\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Peak season support<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Ecommerce is all ebbs and flows. A premium provider will make every month as smooth as the last, no matter the sales volume. Your 3PL needs to be able to staff appropriately to meet these volume changes. This is particularly true of the winter holidays, when many brands see a big spike in sales.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Industry partnerships. To run a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/michaeljbrumm.com\/dcl-v3\/blog\/fulfillment\/case-studies-for-emerging-products\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">successful high-growth ecommerce brand<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, you need more than just premium fulfillment. Is your 3PL willing to connect you with other premium partners? Freight forwarders, shipping carriers, and international experts? A premium 3PL will likely have relationships with other great companies to support the rest of your supply chain operations.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">If you\u2019re looking for a 3PL with fulfillment centers in cities across the US, we own and operate facilities in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/michaeljbrumm.com\/dcl-v3\/dcl-locations\/california-bay-area\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Bay Area<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/michaeljbrumm.com\/dcl-v3\/dcl-locations\/southern-california\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Los Angeles<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, and Kentucky. Use <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/michaeljbrumm.com\/dcl-v3\/dcl-locations\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">DCL\u2019s national footprint of warehouses<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> to distribute your inventory across the country to reduce transit times and save on shipping costs. If you need fulfillment or shipping support and want to partner with DCL Logistics, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/michaeljbrumm.com\/dcl-v3\/company\/get-started\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">we\u2019d love to hear from you<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you outsource fulfillment to a 3PL (third-party logistics provider) you know that it can appear costly.\u00a0\u00a0 But the promise of cost savings can be an illusion. A common occurrence is small but growing ecommerce brands get lured into doing business with tech 3PLs. They get promised a high-tech platform and reduced costs. 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