Selecting a Third Party Logistics (3PL) partner is a critical decision and defines a company’s network and fulfilment capability for the long term. BoxLogic’s robust approach to 3PL selection can help you find a partner you can trust.
BOXLOGIC’S 3PL SELECTION PROCESS
Requirements Gathering
Operational familiarisation, Strategic / Business Requirements, Data Gathering & Analysis
Compile Tender Pack
Compile & Release RFI (Request for Information), Compile RFP (Request for Proposal) and data pack for vendors
Manage Tender Process
Release RFQ, Liaise with 3PLs, Q&A, Receive Responses
Evaluate Responses
Analyse and summarise responses, Balanced Scorecard, Site visits and presentations, Identify preferred partner
Negotiations and Contracting Support
Full time or ‘as required’ support during the negotiations and contracting process until final contract award
Benefits of Working with BoxLogic
- Strong links across the third party logistics providers
- Expert advice of appropriate 3PLs to contact for each opportunity
- Thorough and detailed requirements gathering
- Time saved through customising template documents
- Best in class, detailed RFI and RFP documents
- Robust and fair tender selection process
- Objective decision making based on agreed evaluation criteria
- Impartial advice dedicated to finding the right partner for you
- Professional team capable of working at all levels of the organisation
- Expert contractual support to identify and rectify issues
- Project Management and Implementation Support after contract award
To find out how BoxLogic could help you find your future 3PL partner, contact our expert consulting team on our Contact Us page or email enquiries@box-logic.co.uk
