The Core Competency of Small Business 3PL Solutions
Small business operations require effective collaboration between different departments, and logistics is no exception. For most small business owners, warehousing, packaging, and shipping operations can be burdensome, time-consuming, and ultimately lead to production...
The Benefits of Outsourcing First Mile Shipping for Wholesale Products
When it comes to shipping wholesale products, the first mile and last mile are often the most challenging and time-consuming steps. The first mile involves picking up products from the manufacturer or supplier, while the last mile involves delivering them to the end...
Why Hiring Full-time Staff Is Better Than Hiring Temporary Staff in Warehousing
Staffing a warehouse for bulk product fulfillment and distribution logistics requires the decision of whether to hire full-time or temporary staff. While both options have their benefits, there are clear advantages to hiring full-time staff that Elite Sourcing and...
Understanding the Kitting Process The Elite Way: A Step-by-Step Guide
Kitting plays a crucial role in the fulfillment process, especially when working with multiple customers who require product displays to be impeccable. Kitting involves some light manufacturing processes to build the display, add product(s) to the display that ensures...
How Outsourcing Bulk Product Fulfillment And Warehousing Can Save Your Company Money
As a CEO, Operations Director, or Supply Chain Manager, you want your organization to run smoothly and efficiently. Bulk product fulfillment, warehousing, and logistics to get your products out to retailers can create major headaches, eating up both time and...
Differentiating Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Packaging in Logistics
Packaging is often overlooked as a minor aspect of logistics, but it plays a paramount role in ensuring products arrive in good condition. Three major types of packaging exist, and understanding each is critical to a successful logistics operation. This blog post...The Differences Between Kitting, Packaging or Co-Packaging, and Light Manufacturing in a 3PL Warehouse Facility
When it comes to warehousing, fulfillment and logistics, there are a variety of different terms that are used to describe the various processes that take place in these facilities. Three of the most common terms you’ll hear are “kitting”,...
