Plan Inventory Ahead



With the holidays right around the corner, 3PLs providing order fulfillment and final mile deliveries are urging their customers to ensure inventory is in place sooner rather than later to avoid delays and stockouts.

Even if your company isn’t selling seasonal items that are traditionally in high demand, like toys, apparel, and electronics, increased pressure on the supply chain means delays can occur with everyday, regularly stocked items. Perhaps most importantly, make sure ordering consumers receive clear, concise, and complete shipping information so their experience with your company's brand remains positive.

Amazon Hiring Boost



Amazon plans to hire 250,000 US workers for the upcoming holiday season, 67% more than the number of people it hired for the past two years, as it scrambles to expand next-day delivery for shoppers. (Reuters 9/23)

It’s a strong statement of confidence in consumer spending by the online giant, and contrasts with other US retailers who have indicated they are planning on hiring fewer people in both stores and warehouse operations. Most expect a reduced buying season with some economic forecasters setting expectations at 50% of last year's spend due to higher prices and overall concerns with inflation. (CNN 9/23)

Brokers and Final Mile



The last mile delivery of big and bulky e-commerce goods (all kinds of furniture, exercise equipment, lawn/patio, garden items, etc.) remains a key part of many 3PL businesses. There are many small regional carriers serving this market and a growing trend is the use of freight brokers to source this capacity for shippers.

Shippers need to keep in mind that while most palletized freight and package deliveries are generally easy to execute, that’s not the case with Final Mile. This type of delivery always requires careful handling (and often assembly in a particular room if specified), and bigger items need a two-person crew with specialized truck lift gates, equipment, tools, and customer service experience.

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