3PL Fulfillment & Agreement Optimization

Get maximum value from your current third-party logistics (3PL) or fulfillment (3PF) partnership, or find the right provider at the right price.

Leveraging a strong third-party fulfillment partnership for inventory management, pick & pack, shipping, and returns management can unlock enormous opportunities for your business. But, with thousands of providers to choose from with variable pricing options, different contract formats, locations all over the country and services upon services, how can you have peace-of-mind that you’re getting the greatest value from your 3PF? Let Shipware help you reach efficiency in your logistics operations.

Our 3PL/3PF Procurement Process:

Step 1

We assess your current contract and/or 3PF wish list
We determine if your current provider aligns with your logistics needs, if you’re overspending according to our benchmarks, or identify what you should be looking for in a partner according to your shipping data.

Step 2

We negotiate directly with the incumbent or evaluate the market via RFP
Shipware negotiates on your behalf, ensuring best-in-class contract terms that meet your logistics needs and objectives at market-best pricing.

Step 3

We ensure your provider is held accountable
By working Service Level Agreements (SLAs) into your contract, we hold your 3PL or 3PF accountable to measurable service and performance standards. This way, you can ensure operational efficiency in your supply chain and logistics processes.

Why should Shipware help me procure Third Party Warehousing & Fulfillment?

Because you’re most likely overpaying

Across our assessments, we’ve found that 4 in 5 merchants overpay for 3PL and fulfillment services. Contracts are inherently complex. Terms that offer financial relief for service failures are non-existent.

You want better service

Many growing companies engage in 3PF or 3PL procurement without knowing contract negotiation best practices. That’s why most fail to incorporate Service Level Agreements that benchmark their provider’s performance against Key Performance Indicators. Our 3PL consulting service provides the leverage needed to develop and implement enforceable SLAs.

To get it right

Choosing the right 3PF or 3PL logistics solutions for your business is more than finding the lowest cost provider. Shipware works with you to make sure you get it right.

Shipware’s Third Party Warehousing & Fulfillment Procurement Results: A Smashing Success!

We’ve helped growing businesses renegotiate terms with their current providers and helped identify new partners better suited to meet their demands. Every case is unique, and the first step on the right path is signing up for a free logistics consultation.

Shipware offers exceptional convenience, providing easy access to manage our FedEx bills with the added benefit of rebates, making the billing process both straightforward and cost-effective.
CFO of Retail Company

We have worked with other vendors in this space in the past and Shipware stands out because of their industry knowledge of the carrier contract process and their hands-on approach in assisting with contract pricing.
Manager of Logistics, Retail

We work with a team of industry experts that collectively provide outstanding insight into carrier pricing details and tactics. They did an outstanding job helping us focus on what matters the most for our business, which in turn allowed us to reduce our shipping costs while providing the service we need.
VP of Logistics, Manufacturing

Frequently Asked Questions

I want to stay with my current provider. How much can you save me?

Shipware averages 15% savings for companies that stay with their incumbent 3PL or 3PF provider.

How do you identify the “right” provider?

Our team has decades of experience working for and with some of the largest 3PLs in the world, providing leverage for negotiating the best possible pricing and terms.

How does pricing work?

After lowering your current costs, Shipware is paid a percentage of those savings – measurable and guaranteed results.