Offload Risk, Cost with Proven Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Services
From improving efficiency and productivity to freeing up resources, there’s a whole host of reasons most organizations outsource some or all of their supply chain(Opens in a new window) to a third-party logistics solutions partner.
Indeed, for more than four decades, B2B and B2C businesses around the world have turned to the reliable transportation logistics experts at AIT for innovative supply chain strategies that grow the bottom line.
The plans we design and implement move the needle for organizations of all types and sizes in nearly every market, including manufacturing, e-Commerce, retail, automotive, industrial, government and aerospace, and more.
Read on to learn more about what we do, and how our trusted 3PL logistics services can help you reach—and exceed—your goals.
How AIT's 3PL services go to work for you
AIT’s 3PL services act as an extension of your business to ensure smooth shipping operations. Our experienced professionals are equipped to handle every aspect of moving goods through your supply chain, optimizing your business for cost savings, enhanced risk management, and end-to-end efficiencies.
From warehousing management to in-depth product reconditioning programs, our 3PL services integrate with your business to provide a seamless flow of freight and include:
- Global trade services
- Inbound logistics
- Supply chain finance
- Inventory management
- Vendor management
Transportation Logistics Services
From short-distance ground transit to continent-spanning journeys, AIT’s transportation logistics professionals match your shipments with the right solutions for your specific requirements, across air, rail, ocean, ground or intermodal services. Our vast suite of 3PL solutions for transportation includes:
- Bulk to small package offerings
- Less-than-truckload and full-truckload capabilities
- Dedicated contract carriage
- Final mile and white glove services
Warehousing and Inventory Management Offering
For any product you ship, AIT’s 3PL logistics services offer safe, high-quality storage and inventory options at locations around the world.
- Global warehouse space
- Temperature-controlled facilities
- Bonded facilities
- Long- and short-term storage
- Virtual warehousing
- Established security systems
- Specialized equipment
- Shipping process facilitation
- Custom order processing
- Order shipping
- Tracking and tracing to final destination
- Real-time visibility and reporting
A Modern Technology Infrastructure
From secure, reliable transportation- and warehouse-management systems to 24/7 shipment visibility via our online portal, AIT’s technological capabilities enable swift, accurate 3PL logistics services for you and your customers.
- Electronic data integration (EDI)
- Enterprise resource planning (ERP) integration
- Global trade management capabilities
- Radio-frequency identification (RFID) capabilities
What is third-party logistics?
When an organization turns to an outside party to manage elements or the entirety of its distribution, warehousing, or fulfillment services, that outside party is providing what’s called third-party logistics services (or 3PL services, for short). Transportation logistics deal with product distribution.
What are the benefits of 3PL logistics services?
Third-party logistics solutions customers enjoy better-informed decision making and improved customer satisfaction thanks to results like:
- Improved order fulfillment accuracy
- Decreased back-orders
- Fewer expedited moves
- Increased data transparency
- Clearer communication