Choosing a third party logistics provider to manage your warehousing can be a wise choice if your company does not specialise in logistics or have good knowledge of the field. 3PL warehousing providers can offer a comprehensive service, from inventory management to product fulfilment and distribution. This significantly reduces the capital commitment necessary and simplifies the management of your business. With improvements in technology, it is easier than ever to…

What are loyalty cards? Loyalty cards are discount cards given out by a business as a way to identify and reward regular customers, encouraging repeat business. How do loyalty cards work? Most large retail and supermarket chains in Australia have loyalty card systems that give regular customers discounts, with systems identifying the customer from scanning their card. Scanning cards can also be used as a system of accumulating “points”, with…

What is 3PL? 3PL (third party logistics) services are a way for a company to outsource logistical management of their products to increase efficiency. It involves hiring an external firm to take responsibility for logistical operations, so that movement and storage of stock is handled by the 3PL provider. Some 3PL providers will add value by also offering services such as product tracking, security and software installation. Why use 3PL?…