3rd party logistics (3PL)

and ecommerce
The challenge – the opportunity – the solution

Pre 2005 2020 By 2021

$4.5
22%
of people
2400+
“bricks and mortar”
retail businesses
95%
of sales will
trillion
will be generated by
shopped online will close be online those online sales

Warehouse
Online customers expect fulfillment
Technology is the backbone
same or next day delivery
of ecommerce and the supply
and FREE P&P a s standard. chain. Emerging online retail
This is known as the companies will only partner
with a third-party logistics
“Amazon Effect”
provider that is tech-savvy
and adaptable.

Warehouse
management system
Software for optimizing
warehouse and distribution
Voice, vision center management.
and mobility
Gives warehouse pickers
and packers hands-free
Adapt
and eyes-free movement,
Companies that have adapted
helping them work safely,
their offerings and processes in
quickly and accurately.
Robotics and order to be competitive with
automation Amazon are thriving.
Helps the warehouse stay
productive and efficient Deliver faster
during peak times while 3PLs are in a unique position.
picking up less fulfilling Those who choose wisely will
manual jobs. be able to deliver faster and
at a reduced price point,
which is what the customers
– and the retailers – want.
Do the right thing
3PLs can conquer complexity
and the “Amazon Effect” with
the right technologies, the
right strategies, and the
right partners.

End customers value speed and convenience over anything else.

Meeting these expectations will keep them coming back to the retailer, and
keep that retailer competitive with Amazon.