Category Archives: Third Party

What are the costs components of offsite pallet storage?

Posted on May 17, 2011 by FillShip

If you are a manufacturer, or any business that has a need to warehouse and storage products then you may have considered outsourcing as an alternative to keeping the product in your own building. So, what are the costs that go … Continue reading →

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When does it make sense to add additional warehouse locations, or do drop shipping?

Posted on May 17, 2011 by FillShip

One decision every growing manufacturer and distributor probably needs to make at some point is deciding when it makes sense to add additional warehouse space in other locations. For instance, we often talk to food manufacturers and co-packers located in … Continue reading →

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Receiving Product at a 3rd Party Order Fulfillment Warehouse

Posted on May 17, 2011 by FillShip

When a company has outsourced its storage and order fulfillment warehouse operations to a 3rd party distribution center, the receiving process takes on added importance. This is because the company is relying on that warehouse to be their last check … Continue reading →

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Important Questions to Ask a Potential Order Fulfillment Services Provider

Posted on May 17, 2011 by FillShip

Important Questions to Ask a Potential Fulfillment Services Partner – Robert F. Tompkins, Landis Logistics and FillShip.com 1. Where are you located? (In proximity to your customers) With all the technology that is available in today’s world, you should really … Continue reading →

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Thinking of Outsourcing Your Order Fulfillment

Posted on May 17, 2011 by FillShip

If you have an online store and are finding it tough to keep up with packing and shipping your customer orders, it may be time to think about working with a 3rd party fulfillment center. But like all the other … Continue reading →

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