Ways a 3PL can provide YOU a Competitive Advantage

Competitive Advantages

Be sure to fully investigate your prospective 3PL logistics company before partnering together. A proven LSP will have extensive industry experience, a loyal client base, and perhaps most importantly, they will be able to demonstrate unique solutions for your company’s unique needs. 

A LSP can help you gain a competitive advantage by:

1. Strengthening your customer service department

• Instantly access tracking information and images of BOLs
• Instantly quote transportation costs
• Satisfy customers with answers on transportation needs on the first call

2.  Increasing productivity in shipping/receiving

• A single platform can instantly quote transportation costs, schedule shipments with full documentation creation, tracking, and claim status
• Report on inbound freight delivery to ensure proper planning of personnel
• Ensure the correct NMFC class is chosen every time
• Access easy density calculation built into the system

3.   Improving efficiencies in your finance department

• Analytical tools will allow instant access and visibility to invoice data for planning and forecasting purposes
• GL coding automated process
• Create actionable objectives using reports and data

4.   Securing new business

• Increase customer focus by providing automatic delivery status updates via email or text
• Gain easy access to images of your Bill of Lading and Delivery Receipts
• Demonstrate your organization is advanced in technology and ready to serve

If you are looking for a resource that is unique and superior to your competition, consider partnering with a reputable shipping broker like TLI offering these LSP services.

For more information on how using a Logistics Solutions Provider can give your specific company a competitive advantage, contact us today.