The following terms provide a glimpse into the multifaceted world of Third-Party Logistics, defining the various processes and functions involved in optimizing supply chain operations. 3PL (Third-Party Logistics) The overarching term referring to outsourcing logistics and supply chain functions to an external provider. This provider, or 3PL, manages various aspects of transportation, warehousing, distribution, and logistics technology. Carrier In the context of 3PL, a carrier is a company or individual responsible for transporting goods. Carriers can include trucking companies, shipping lines ..read more

Partner Awards Program Recognizes Achievements in Growth and Innovation. Las Vegas – March 7, 2024  Distribution Management has been named a 2024 “HP Inc. Partner of the Year.” Presented during the HP AMPLIFY Partner Conference — HP’s largest partner forum which brings together HP channel partners from around the globe — the Partner of the Year Awards honor top-performing HP partners for exemplary achievements in growth and innovation. Distribution Management was lauded in the sub-category of U.S. Supplies Distributor. HP’s 2024 U.S. partner award winners were selected based on a variety ..read more

So, let’s talk about this thing called 3PL — it’s a simple acronym for a very dynamic operation. Third-Party Logistics, commonly known as 3PL, is essentially the wizardry behind the curtain ensuring online orders seamlessly arrive at your customers’ doorsteps to their delight. It’s important to understand the definitions, processes, and resources that make 3PL an integral part of the modern supply chain. What is 3PL? Let’s start with a basic definition. Third-Party Logistics refers to the outsourcing of logistics and supply chain functions to a specialized external provider. These providers ar ..read more

Peak season is the big game for many brands and 3PLs. We stacked the field with our best players and didn’t give up until we brought home a winner. Ramping up fulfillment operations for seasonal spikes, especially for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, takes a lot of planning and preparation. Third party logistics providers are put to the test to handle the influx of inventory ahead of peak season and then maintain order accuracy and SLAs during the shopping season. It truly is the big game. So how did our offense, defense and special teams do? Did your ..read more

On-Demand Labor Marketplace Allows Companies to Deliver on Promises ST. LOUIS, MO, November 7, 2023 – Distribution Management is in the business of delivering packages within 1-2 days to 99% of the U.S., matching the lead times set by ecommerce giants like Amazon. Like other companies in the logistics industry, Distribution Management experiences spikes in demand, operational bottlenecks, and employee callouts, so how can they deliver on these next-day deliveries? They are able to overcome these challenges and beat their competition, in part, because they are using on-demand labor found throug ..read more

It’s October, so we’re up to our ears in holiday planning already because, if there’s one thing we can all agree on, peak season pressure is NO joke. Order accuracy and shipping are extremely important to customers, especially during this upcoming critical time of the year. You need a fulfillment partner that knows what they’re doing and can handle the extra volume, otherwise your reputation and bottom line will take a hit. 56% of all abandoned carts are shipping related.* Don’t lose last-minute sales! Costs and speed associated with shipping logistics need to be clear and up-front. Today, tho ..read more

ST. LOUIS, MO September 25, 2023– Distribution Management (DM), a national distributor of print and imaging products and solutions, is pleased to announce the expansion of its partnership with Toshiba America Business Solutions to include label and receipt printers. This move aligns with DM’s goal to continue broadening its offering in the barcode category to benefit its reseller channel. “Distribution Management is excited to represent Toshiba’s strong line of label and receipt printers,” said Monte White, DM’s Senior VP of Merchandising. “This expansion demonstrates DM’s continued comm ..read more

Finding a good ecommerce fulfillment partner is like buying your first house. You don’t know what you don’t know until you live in it awhile…and eventually you see the flaws or outgrow the space. Here are 7 key areas to evaluate when deciding if you should stay or go: Reliability Reliability is always an important factor in ANY business partnership, especially one that can have such a big impact on your brand’s reputation. A fulfillment provider should have a proven track record of on-time and accurate delivery. Your customers might love your products, but if they come to realize they can’t re ..read more

6 Challenges Manufacturers Can Overcome by Partnering with an Experienced National Fulfillment Provider Manufacturers were built for bulk which worked well in the days of traditional manufacturer-to-retailer relationships, but thanks to the pandemic, the trend toward direct-ship fulfillment was quickly solidified. Retailers and marketplaces expect suppliers to successfully ship directly to the end customer and meet a variety of metrics. When stores closed back in 2020, many manufacturers were scrambling to keep sales and figure out this new way to do business. And, while some were successful ..read more

Chicago – March 30, 2023 — Today, Distribution Management (formerly Supplies Network) was named a 2023 “HP Inc. Partner of the Year.”  Presented during the HP AMPLIFY Partner Conference, HP’s largest partner forum, which brings together HP channel partners from around the globe. HP’s Partner of the Year Awards honor top-performing HP partners for exemplary achievements in growth and innovation. Distribution Management was lauded in the sub-category of U.S. Supplies Distribution Partner of the Year. HP’s 2023 U.S. partner award winners were selected based on a variety of criteria ..read more