3PL Warehousing
We offer a wide range of services to accommodate the different needs of your business. Therefore, you are free to choose our 3PL services, which cover the entire warehousing, sorting and delivery process, or individual services that you can select depending on your needs. Our goal is to assist you in organising efficient and smooth logistics processes in order to make your business as successful as possible.
What is 3PL Logistics?
3PL logistics (Third Party Logistics) – is complex logistics that allows goods to be stored, sorted, monitored and delivered to the customer. The principle of this service lies in the installation of special software on the platforms intended for the administration of e-shop. They allow submitting an automatic notification to the service provider about a received order.
3PL services are relevant for those customers who require not only storage of products, but also inspection, packaging, delivery of goods or other transport services. Outsourcing of product logistics to third parties is the most cost-efficient solution for both natural and legal persons. Skilled personnel, proper storage conditions, as well as the innovative and smart equipment ensure smooth logistics of your products. This reduces hassle and allows you to spend more time on important company tasks.
3PL Complex Logistics
Vlantana logistics centre provides the highest quality complex logistics services. Warehouses can store a variety of food products, production materials, alcohol and tobacco products, raw materials, pharmacy goods, small and large household appliances. The 3PL service can be divided into 4 main steps:
Loading
Loading operations include reloading, selection, sorting, assembling (disassembling), packaging, palletisation and storage. New and innovative loading equipment and professional staff ensure smooth loading operations.
Warehousing
Reliable storage and handling of cargo. Upon receipt, the goods are inspected, registered and identified. The goods are also divided by type, size and other parameters, and stored in specially adapted zones in suitable conditions. Constant inventory checks are carried out to ensure that the quantity and condition of goods correspond to the data recorded in the system.
Quality control
Quantity and quality control of the accepted products, as well as detailed accounting of the goods is carried out. Accounting documents contain records of the goods placed and stored in the warehouse and issued from it. We also monitor expiration dates and track the stock balance.
Marking
Delivered products are marked and labelled. In cases where the goods are alcoholic beverages or tobacco products, tax stamps are also attached to them.
Both the price of warehousing and the price of complex services will vary depending on the customer’s needs. In any case, an agreement is concluded specifying the goods and services required by the customer. If needed, users of 3PL service can also choose to deliver the goods to the customer.
3PL Advantages
Companies that have outsourced logistics activities to specialists can save time, money, and take advantage of the already established infrastructures and logistics networks. In addition, Vlantana logistics centre uses efficient processes and the latest technologies and seamlessly optimises orders for goods. Below we will discuss some of the main advantages of complex logistics in more detail:
Reduced costs. Complex logistics ensures savings in several areas, i.e. allows to reduce the cost of lease of warehousing facilities and the number of employees. Moreover, complex logistics companies typically make more shipments, so delivery costs are likely to decrease as well.
Reduced risk. In case of unforeseen delivery circumstances, the logistics company is responsible for alternative actions to deliver the goods to the customer as soon as possible. Also, if the cargo is damaged or get lost during delivery, the partners are also obliged to deliver the cargo to the customer as soon as possible and to reimburse the costs to the supplier of goods.
Reduced time investment. It takes a long time to prepare a larger number of orders. So when these tasks are outsourced to a third party, more time can be dedicated to strategic issues, business planning, development, and other topical tasks.
It is obvious that there are many reasons why 3PL logistics is efficient and useful. Choosing a reliable logistics company is key here, as it will impact the image of your company. The selected partner is responsible for lost or undelivered shipments, but the company is perceived as being at fault. That’s why it is so important to make a responsible decision about which logistics company you want to work with and entrust your products to.
Smooth 3PL Services
For 3PL logistics to run smoothly, advanced IT systems are required. These not only ensure the smooth operation of the warehouse, but also provide an option to integrate customer systems for placing orders and exchanging data. In addition, complex logistics can be used for a variety of goods, as the Vlantana logistics centre has a large area for storing and handling goods.
At the logistics centre, goods can be stored in temperature-controlled, customs, excise and European Community warehouses, or at the customs storage site. Storage and handling conditions will also vary depending on the type of product. In any case, all relevant information, both about the product and its storage and handling conditions, will be specified in the agreement.
All types of stored goods:
Food products
Production materials
Alcohol and tobacco products
Small and large household appliances
Raw material
Pharmacy goods
