1、Direct-Selling Fulfillment Outsourcing GuideSales are ramping up,but volume levels are unpredictable.It is becoming more difficult to get orders out the door.The software designed to manage your sales consultants is not the best fit for your fulfillment needs.Your marketing department wants to chang

2、e packaging,adding further supply chain complexity.Sound familiar?Delivering products to consultants efficiently,accurately and cost-effectively can be challenging.Effective order fulfillment requires flexible solutions,advanced technology,customization capabilities,transportation expertise and a ne

3、twork of locations.These demands often drive direct-selling companies to seek out a third-party logistics provider(3PL)for order fulfillment.Signs that Its Time to Outsource Order Fulfillment52Wondering if its time to expand your fulfillment resources?Here are five signs that you might be ready to s

4、eek out an experienced third-party partner and what they can do to help.1Your business is growing fast!As sales increase,it can be challenging to keep up with growing order volume and hard to predict your needs.The ebb and flow of business,new product releases,seasonality,continuity programs and oth

5、er considerations can be a challenge in terms of staffing and space.A 3PL can provide resources,flexibility and experience to ease the pain(and costs)associated with variable order flow and growth.If time is of the essence,ask about their start-up process.Can they get your operation up and running q

6、uickly and efficiently without disrupting your service levels?If your requirements change,do they have the flexibility to accommodate them easily?What is their contingency plan?HELPFUL TIP Look for a provider who can meet your needs today and tomorrow.Identify a partner that can custom-engineer scal