If you’re experiencing problems with your current fulfillment provider, you may be encouraged to learn that you’re not the only one. In our experience, there is a surprisingly large percentage of organizations working with 3PL partners that aren’t satisfied with the service they’re receiving. The important question, of course, is this: Why do so many […]

Choosing a warehousing and fulfillment partner is one of those decisions that seems purely operational until something goes wrong.  Late shipments, wrong items, out of stock surprises, customers lighting up your inbox, your team spending half the week chasing tracking numbers instead of building the business. The partner you pick quietly shapes your costs, your

An organization that is searching for third-party fulfillment options is likely to come across a number of providers that are fairly similar in their services and clients. While multiple 3PL organizations offer print and warehousing for clients with large-scale fulfillment needs, they also differ in important ways.  How can you decide which of these fulfillment

Here at Spectra, we believe firmly that fulfillment can either be an enormous driver of growth or an enormous drag on a company’s bottom line. What makes the difference? There are many factors, but one that often escapes the notice of a growing business is the area of hidden costs.  Between the time an item

Running a small business is exciting, but it also comes with challenges—especially when it comes to managing orders, inventory, and shipping. Every growing business eventually reaches a point where handling fulfillment in-house becomes overwhelming. This is where 3PL for small business offers a game-changing solution. By partnering with a trusted provider like Spectra for 3rd