Category: Technology

Perhaps the most overlooked risk in 3PL is the tech stack behind the scenes. Some warehouses push “proprietary” systems as an advantage, but that can turn into a catastrophic lock-in: limited integrations, slow feature updates, and no industry-wide security scrutiny. After 30 years setting up various systems in the inventory management and fulfillment space, our owner knows what works both in the short and the long term to provide exceptional performance.  At FBMFulfillment.com, strongly advocate for carefully selected and implemented best in class solutions, so your warehouse management system technology stays safer, more secure, and grounded in industry best practices (less prone to bugs, and a harder target for hacking).

Learn about the key WMS features your should be looking for in a 3PL partner and questions you should be asking.  [Don’t just ask, require a demonstration to prove it]  Also, remember to select a 3PL not just on your simple needs today, plan for a successful tomorrow.

Learn about:

• Unit of Measure (UOM): Sell by Pallet, Case, or Each—From One Inventory Pool
• License Plate Number (LPN): Bulletproof Traceability (And It Works With UOM)
• Lot Control and Expiration: Safety FIFO So Expired Units Never Ship
• Double-Scan Standard: Accuracy at Pick and Pack
• Customer Portal capabilities