Which 3PL is best?

Largest U.S. Based 3PLs Ranked by 2020 Logistics Gross Revenue/Turnover

Rank	Third-Party Logistics Provider (3PL)	Gross Revenue (US$ Millions)*
1	C.H. Robinson	15,490
2	XPO Logistics	12,107
3	UPS Supply Chain Solutions	11,048
4	Expeditors	10,116

What is 3PL order fulfillment?

3PL (third-party logistics) fulfillment refers to outsourcing the retail order fulfillment process to a team of experts. This includes receiving orders, picking and packing, inventory management, shipping, and warehousing.

Do fulfillment centers handle returns?

Fulfillment centers can handle returns, recalls, and disposal faster than a company doing fulfillment in-house. Items needing repairs can be sent to the appropriate place soon after receiving them.

What makes a good 3PL?

An effective 3PL will reach out to you with questions and comments to help improve operations and provide better service for your customers. They’re also adept at troubleshooting and coming up with creative solutions. They may re-engineer processes or apply best practices to ensure optimal performance.

What is a 3PL Fulfillment services and when companies use them?

A 3PL is a partner that helps with an ecommerce store’s supply chain. Instead of having owned warehouses and doing distribution in-house, you have your stock stored in a vendor’s warehouse. Items are automatically shipped from the warehouse to your customer when they’re purchased online.

What is return process?

In retail, a product return is the process of a customer taking previously purchased merchandise back to the retailer, and in turn receiving a refund in the original form of payment, exchange for another item (identical or different), or a store credit.

Can you return items to Amazon fulfillment center?

Customers have 45 days to return a product to the fulfillment center after requesting a return. However, some customers may fail to return a product after the 45-day window.