Why a 3PL?

As business today becomes truly global, the traditional backroom operations of warehousing and distribution, once viewed as simply costs in the supply chain, are now being embraced as fundamental links in the revenue chain. By developing and delivering a comprehensive program molded around your specific requirements, we are able to transform the warehouse from a cost centre into a source of value and benefit to your organization.

More and more operations are relying on logistics providers, like Lehman Logistics, to supply their customers with a higher level of service, as well as measurable cost savings to their bottom line.

We know it takes a major commitment to switch from in-house management to a third-party, but here are a few of the advantages to consider:

1. Improved customer service
2. Reduced staffing and vendor costs
3. Outside expertise
4. Ability to concentrate on core business
5. Higher productivity
6. Lower administrative costs
7. An opportunity to convert fixed costs to variable costs
8. Measurable service standards

For further information on the benefits of 3PL’s, please refer to these following trade publications. They will each provide an abundance of useful information:

• Canadian Transportation & Logistics
  
• Materials Management & Distribution
  
• Logistics Quarterly