Moving to a new 3PL: it's not as scary as you think
Changing 3PL doesn't have to be difficult. At Stowsafe Fulfilment, it's an easy and inexpensive process that's tailored to your needs. Find out more.
Have you outgrown your fulfilment partner? Are you looking for another 3PL to take care of the fulfilment process, from order placement to stock inventory, from delivery to returns?
If the answer is "yes", then you should consider working with Stowsafe Fulfilment. But before we tell you why, there's an elephant in the room that we need to look in the eye.
All too often, we hear companies say that switching to a new 3PL is more trouble than it's worth. It's expensive. It's disruptive. It's all a bit
scary.
Because of this attitude, it sometimes feels as though people will put up with
anything rather than make the change. Even if their current partner is dropping the ball on returns or using creaky old warehouse management software, they mutter "Better the devil you know", grit their teeth and bear it.
We get it. The worst case scenario is that you go to all that trouble and then are left with another bum deal. Hello, square one, my old friend.
Well, there are a couple of things to say. First, Stowsafe Fulfilment provides a service that will make your fulfilment cycle as easy as pie. And secondly, it's really easy to switch.
And we mean
easy. Depending on your eCommerce platform, we could have our systems linked up in a matter of hours – and your stock on site within a matter of days.
Our message is simple: switching to a new 3PL doesn't have to be scary. And if you switch to Stowsafe Fulfilment, you'll soon be wondering why you didn't make the move sooner.
Let's take a look at what you can expect.
1. It's quick
Disruption is a big deal in business. It's not just the frustration of sitting around waiting for something to happen – it's that downtime is dead time. Productivity suffers and even morale can take a drubbing.
This can be a barrier for people wanting to switch 3PLs. They imagine a period of low productivity as the 3PL gets its act together.
At Stowsafe, we guarantee a quick and painless switch. On average, we get customers up and running – and we mean
up and running
– within just 14 days.
We can't promise anything, of course – ghosts have a habit of getting into machines. But you can bet that speed, accuracy and your business's bottom line will be at the forefront of our minds.
2. It's affordable
One of the main advantages of partnering with a 3PL is the savings that it unlocks. So it's understandable that you don't want to pay through the nose to unlock them.
With Stowsafe, you can be sure that the switch will be affordable as well as convenient. With pallet storage from £3.50 a week and the best price guaranteed on fulfilment services, we can be a competitive partner in fulfilment.
3. It's a true partnership
A 3PL can play a big role in your brand's success. After all, if deliveries get messed up, it's you, not us, who gets the bad rep. And each delivery is a mini-advert for your brand – whether that's in the form of marketing inserts or elegant branding.
So it's important that your 3PL is working with you rather than simply for you. That's why at Stowsafe each client gets a dedicated account manager to handle the hard stuff.
Your account manager will listen closely to your requirements and put them into practice. We never hide behind a script and we never ignore your messages.
4. It's easy to scale
Want to go from 100 to 1,000 orders in a month? No problem. We have the capacity, manpower and flexibility to scale with you as you grow – and, we hope, play a small but crucial part in that success story.
5. We're easy to integrate with
One big perk of partnering with Stowsafe Fulfilment is that we have a state-of-the-art warehouse management system that's bursting with useful features.
Our WMS gives you total visibility of stock levels and order statuses. It notifies you automatically when stock levels are low – so you're never caught out and never have to let a customer down.
And on top of this, it gives you reams of juicy data that you can put to work ahead of your next product launch, sale or deal.
For some, the prospect of changing systems is a stumbling block to switching 3PL. They see it as a chore – something that's going to soak up valuable time and energy.
Well, the good news is that you can seamlessly integrate your existing eCommerce store with our WMS. It's as easy as the switch itself and you'll be reaping the rewards before you know it.
6. We work with a range of industries
It doesn't matter if you sell one product a month or 1,000 – you need a service that can adapt to your industry-specific needs.
A company that makes exercise gear will naturally have different storage and shipping requirements from an online store selling jewellery. The worst thing you can do is partner with a 3PL that takes a "one-size-fits-all" approach to fulfilment.
At Stowsafe, we can work with
a range of industries – from
fashion to
sports and health equipment, from
subscription boxes to
pet accessories.
It's another reason why switching to us is so painless. You don't have to show us the ropes or remind us that your goods need specific storage or shipping. We've got it covered.
Why Stowsafe?
Ultimately, the job of a 3PL is to boost your brand. Fulfilment is a key part of customer satisfaction and a unique branding opportunity – so you need someone who's going to work with you for the best results.
At Stowsafe, we're flexible, cost-effective and experienced. You get a dedicated space in our warehouse and a dedicated account manager. And, above all, it's easy to switch.
Are you looking to move to a new
eCommerce 3PL? Don't hesitate to
get in touch with Stowsafe Fulfilment today for a free, no-obligation quote.
