Many independent fashion brands start their journey by managing all their logistics operations in-house. However, as demand grows and more orders come in, this can lead to brands experiencing problems with their in-house logistics operations. Outsourcing to a fashion logistics provider can help address these issues and bring many benefits to your brand. But how do you know when it’s the right time to look for a third-party logistics provider?
Here are some key signs to look out for:
- Is your brand experiencing ‘scaling pains’, with logistics taking significant amounts of time and resources away from other tasks?
- Are the costs of maintaining and expanding your own logistics set-up becoming unsustainable?
- Are you experiencing inventory issues or receiving customer complaints about late or missing deliveries?
If the answer to any of these questions is yes, it may be time to outsource
In addition, if you’re looking to expand your brand’s reach – whether into new geographies or new sales channels, a fashion logistics provider can be the ideal strategic partner.
By outsourcing logistics operations, your brand can access all the economies of scale that come from working within an established, large-scale logistics network – without having to invest large sums in your own warehousing and delivery resources. What’s more, the flexibility offered by an experienced specialist apparel 3PL can help your brand seamlessly manage the fluctuations in demand that come with peak periods such as Black Friday.
In short, outsourcing at the right time, with the right 3PL, can be transformative for your brand – helping you grow your business while maintaining consistent customer service excellence.
