SHIPPING & DELIVERY METHOD
Terms are listed in alphabetical order. Further information is provided for some terms, to provide context and additional resources for more information.
3PL “third-party logistics”/strong>
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Further reading on 3PLs
When an ecommerce merchant partners with a 3PL, that 3PL agrees to handle some or all of the ecommerce business’s logistics processes for a certain fee. The 3PL’s services may include:
- Receiving & distribution
- Inventory storage & labeling
- Picking
- Packing
- Kitting and assembly (when necessary)
- Arranging shipping and/or last-mile delivery
- Reverse logistics and returns
