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What is 3PL (Third Party Logistics) Service?

What is 3PL third party logistics provider

As companies grow they encounter many challenges associated with an increased customer base, new locations, updated manufacturing methods, and other factors. For some companies, meeting these challenges with investment in capital and overhead is ultimately not the most financially viable option. Many times, it’s a better choice for these companies to look outside their walls […]

Providing Exceptional White Glove Services to HPE Relocation – Case Study

SCI White Glove Services Truck

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is an American multinational information technology company that provides IT equipment and services to enterprise, commercial, and public sector customers. Their solutions include hardware such as servers, storage, networking, as well as various IT services such as support, managed services, consulting, and cloud services.

The Role of Automation Technology in 3PL Ecommerce Fulfillment

In the increasingly digitized world of e-commerce, businesses face a growing need to be faster and more efficient. This is especially true in the realm of e-commerce fulfillment, where customer satisfaction hinges on the speed and accuracy of order processing, inventory management, and delivery. To help with these tasks, many companies rely on outside experts […]

How Section 321 Helps U.S. Direct-to-Consumer Retailers Save Money

Smart retailers are now looking for ways to take additional cost out of the value chain without sacrificing customer experience. One strategy where our clients are seeing strong results is cross-border shipping using the little-known Section 321 exemption.  In addition, most US Online retailers want to have the ability to expand, not only into Canada, but globally.

Guide to Kitting for Health, Beauty, and Wellness E-commerce Brands

In the health, beauty, and wellness e-commerce market, strategies that streamline inventory management, enhance customer satisfaction, and boost sales can help brands gain a competitive advantage. One of these strategies is specialized kitting and packing services. But what exactly is kitting? How does it differ from bundling? And why is it important for health, beauty, […]

How to Streamline Your Kiosk Logistics by Partnering with an End-To-End 3PL Service Provider

Recent SCI research showed that kiosk technology plays a vital role in digital transformation strategies for Canadian organizations. Kiosks encompass technology such as check-in terminals, retail self-checkouts, ATMs, smart parcel lockers, vending machines, fast-food ordering terminals, wayfinding maps, etc.  77% of the businesses surveyed planned to include kiosk technology in their operations within the next […]

How Localized and Cross-Border E-commerce Fulfillment Can Help Businesses Expand into New Markets

During times of economic uncertainty or recession, it is important to strategically evaluate your supply chain and see where efficiencies can be implemented. Direct-to-consumer brands can use a strategic combination of localization and south-bound shipping using the Section 321 exemption to create a North American supply chain that creates efficiencies and saves money, without sacrificing […]

SCI Wins “Overall Analytics Solution of The Year” Award From SupplyTech Breakthrough

SCI, a leading Canadian 3PL provider specializing in e-commerce fulfillment and transportation management, announced today it is the recipient of the “Overall Analytics Solution of The Year” award in the annual SupplyTech Breakthrough Awards. The awards, conducted by SupplyTech Breakthrough – a leading independent market intelligence organization, evaluates and recognizes standout technology companies, products and services in the supply chain technology and logistics industry around the globe.

What is White Glove Delivery and Why Should You Use It?

White Glove delivery service

What are White Glove Delivery Services? “White Glove” delivery is used to describe service provided with excellence, attention, and the utmost care.  White glove delivery services is a method of shipping or receiving products that need more attention than regular parcels due to their size, value or fragility. White glove delivery experts are highly-trained and […]