Third-party logistics (3PLs) are commonly used by companies to fulfill orders. Also known as fulfillment centers or fulfillment warehouses, these companies fulfill orders on behalf of customers. Companies such as these receive orders, keep inventory, process orders, and deliver products to customers. As a result, businesses are freed from having to manage inventory and ship items. Three-party logistics companies offer a variety of services. There are companies that specialize in high-value items and others that offer sophisticated inventory tracking and security. Several 3PLs offer temperature-controlled storage and shipping, which can…
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