Blog Posts How Can a 3PL Reduce Ecommerce Fulfillment Costs? [Infographic]


Ecommerce is expected to reach 14.5 percent of total retail sales in 2020 – an all-time high and the biggest share increase in a single year, according to a recent report by eMarketer.

Shifting to online sales channels can have a significant impact on operations budgets. The associated needs for more warehouse space closer to customers, labor-intensive order processing and direct-to-consumer deliveries can increase order fulfillment costs.

If ecommerce fulfillment is taking a toll on your bottom line, a third-party logistics provider (3PL) could prove to be a valuable resource. As Saddle Creek’s new animated infographic helps to illustrate, an experienced 3PL with the right resources can help to reduce space, staffing and shipping costs. View the infographic.

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