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Discover the latest articles in inventory management and warehouse management with insights into best practices, tactics and trends. 3PL Central provides easy-to-use, Cloud-based warehouse management software (WMS) for 3PLs, public warehouses and warehouse operations of all kinds.
Extensiv Blog
1w ago
Launched in fall 2020, the Extensiv Supply Chain Scholarship aims to foster the talent that will drive the future of our industry. Now in its fifth year, the Extensiv scholarship program hopes to inspire fresh ideas and voices in logistics and supply chains ..read more
Extensiv Blog
1w ago
Launched in fall 2020, the Extensiv Supply Chain Scholarship aims to foster the talent that will drive the future of our industry. Now in its fifth year, the Extensiv scholarship program hopes to inspire fresh ideas and voices in logistics and supply chains ..read more
Extensiv Blog
3w ago
If you’re in the world of ecommerce, importing, exporting, or logistics, you’ve probably been inundated with tariffs headlines. Since early February 2025, the White House has been using tariffs not just as a tool for protecting domestic industries but also as leverage in broader policy debates, including border security. A new 10% tariff has already been applied on China Country of Origin goods, and similar measures have been floated for Canada, Mexico, and even global reciprocal tariffs. But what does that actually mean for merchants and third-party logistics providers (3PLs)? In short: high ..read more
Extensiv Blog
1M ago
Launched in fall 2020, the Extensiv Supply Chain Scholarship aims to foster the talent that will drive the future of our industry. Now in its fifth year, the Extensiv scholarship program hopes to inspire fresh ideas and voices in logistics and supply chains ..read more
Extensiv Blog
2M ago
As we all know, warehouse management system (WMS) software is an essential tool for warehouse operations, setting the foundation for warehouse technology stacks. Our industry research supports this: WMS implementation has continued to hold the top spot as the most popular technology solution for third-party logistics (3PL) warehouses since our first 3PL Benchmark Report in 2020 ..read more
Extensiv Blog
2M ago
Product bundling is a popular way for ecommerce merchants to sell more of their products and steadily increase their profits. This article does a deep dive of product bundling, highlighting brands who do it well and some of the biggest benefits of this pricing strategy ..read more
Extensiv Blog
2M ago
The burden of managing product returns is one of the most complex struggles in running an online store. Returns bog your team down with a lot of manual processes, they introduce friction to the ecommerce customer journey, and they seriously mess with your business metrics ..read more
Extensiv Blog
3M ago
No matter your industry or the product you sell, a warehouse of unsold products costs you money. Everyday your inventory stays there unsold, you lose money in a variety of ways. Let’s start with the storage fees, taxes, opportunity cost, insurance, and employee costs. These inventory carrying costs can add up and significantly erode your profit margins ..read more
Extensiv Blog
3M ago
Streamlining Shipments: The Power of Order Consolidation
Order splitting is often a necessary evil in ecommerce, allowing businesses to ship partial orders when stock is limited or inventory is scattered across warehouses. However, this strategy frequently frustrates customers, especially when critical items arrive late ..read more
Extensiv Blog
3M ago
Find the Best Logistics Provider for Your Pharmaceutical Fulfillment
Third-party logistics companies (3PLs) are important in the pharmaceutical industry for managing the storage, packaging, and distribution of pharmaceutical products. This allows pharma brands to concentrate on developing new products and satisfying customers ..read more