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What to Look for in a 3PL Provider (and How They Can Improve the Customer Experience)

Delivery truck stopping at a 3PL provider warehouse.

No company handles everything internally. Even small businesses still work with a range of service providers, covering everything from accounting to safety equipment. Why shouldn’t you do the same for logistics operations? Third-party logistics (3PL) companies manage your inventory and shipping for you, so you don’t need to worry about storage and fulfillment. Even better, since they specialize in this work, these companies can leverage their expertise and offer greater scalability — helping with important factors like reduced logistics costs, enhanced customer satisfaction, and strengthened bottom line. Take Amazon, for example — one of the most well-known 3PL providers. Businesses of all sizes use Amazon’s logistics network to scale operations, reach more customers, and streamline delivery. Read more

March 10, 2025/by CTM Admin

Labeling Systems, Lead Time, Print and Apply

How to Choose a Warehouse Management System

Inside look at a warehouse that utilizes barcode labels for inventory management.

Managing the flow of goods through a warehouse is hard enough. With increased automation and an increasing demand for multi-channel sales across industries, it’s getting even harder. Fortunately, a good warehouse management system (WMS) can make it easy to tackle problems like product loss, slow turn-around times, and delayed shipments. Implemented correctly, the right WMS cuts warehouse expenses and increases the speed assets are stored, retrieved, and shipped to improve warehouse performances. This doesn’t just save on total costs; operational efficiency means faster deliveries and improved customer satisfaction. Read more

March 1, 2025/by CTM Admin

Labeling, Labeling Systems, Lead Time, Purchasing

Shorten Lead Time With An Expert Label Machine Manufacturer

how to shorten your lead time with a good label machine manufacturer

How soon will your products be ready to leave the production line and ship out to retailers and customers? Good or bad, that answer ultimately depends on the components of your product line, from your workers to the labeling equipment you use.

Truth be told, your labeling equipment partner is your golden ticket to substantially shorter lead times, especially if they’re a Tier 1 label machine supplier with sizable access to resources and inventory.

Want a labeler up and running in half the time others say is even possible? Here’s how to do it and how to tell if your labeling equipment supplier can keep up with the speed you need to get the job done yesterday!