The Extensiv Advantage
World Class 3PL Partners
Extensiv only partners with the best. Our directory of pre-vetted, efficient, and highly reputable 3PLs offers growing brands the opportunity to connect with fulfillment experts to help scale their business.
We're Here to Help
With more than 17 years of industry experience, Extensiv experts are available to help growing brands through every step of their fulfillment strategy building process.
Access to a Fullfilment Network
Extensiv's unrivaled network of more than 1,500 connected 3PLs offers growing brands the opportunity to partner with the best available 3PL partners to meet their unique needs.
Cutting Edge Technology
As experts in both fulfillment logistics and technology, Extensiv offers end-to-end technology to help growing omni-channel fulfillment businesses scale and improve their business operations.
Save Money
Experienced and well-matched 3PL partners help brands reduce their overall fulfillment costs by optimizing their logistics, improving operational efficiencies, and potentially eliminating the need for in-house fulfillment infrastructure.
Save Time
Leveraging the expertise, experience, and technology of 3PL professionals allows brands to streamline order processing, speed up shipping times, and reduce delays and errors.
We have you strategically covered
Our vast network of 3PL fulfillment partners are strategically placed across the country and internationally to ensure fast, reliable, and cost effective solutions.
Fulfillment Advice From the Experts
Learn how to improve your fulfillment operations, save money, and increase customer satisfaction.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most 3PLs offer a broad spectrum of services, from warehousing and inventory management to order processing and shipping. Finding the 3PL that best fits your needs requires an solid understanding of your business needs. Some important things to consider are whether your technology can integrate with theirs, whether their warehouses are strategically located to support your geographic customer demand, whether they provide the type of order tracking you want, whether they are equipped to scale with you as you grow, whether they provide reliable support and communications for the brands they support, and whether their service costs fit within your budget.
A 3PL partner manages all stages of fulfillment for you. It does inventory storage, picking, packing, and shipping, and can offer multichannel and omnichannel fulfillment as you grow. When outsourcing all of your fulfillment needs to a 3PL, all you have to worry about is running–and growing–your business. The various services that 3PLs offer are designed to streamline operations, reduce hassle, and ensure that products reach customers in a timely manner. With real-time tracking and advanced management software, 3PL services can significantly improve operational efficiency and customer satisfaction while driving growth. Additionally, outsourcing to a 3PL can increase your ability to meet rising customer demand and expectations, increase inventory capacity, lower shipping costs, and decrease the need for up front fulfillment costs.
3PL providers generally have several pricing models, including transaction-based, fixed cost, cost plus, and variable cost models. Each model has its advantages and potential drawbacks, depending on the specific needs and operations of your business. For example, a transaction-based model might be suitable for businesses with steady order volumes, while a variable cost model can offer more flexibility for businesses with seasonal fluctuations. Small and mid-sized business owners need to be meticulous about understanding the breakdown of costs, including base fees, extra charges (such as inbound and outbound fees), and SKU management costs. They should be aware that some 3PLs could charge additional fees for storage, inventory receiving, order picking and packing, and returns processing, same-day or rush orders, SKU handling, or administrative costs. But brands shouldn't shy away from negotiating with potential 3PL providers. They are accustomed to negotiations and often they are willing to adjust their pricing structure or services to win new business. Having a solid understanding of your business needs and being able to predict your order volumes can really improve your negotiations.