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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, Packaging

Keys to Successfully Navigate CBD Labeling Requirements

CBD product label that meets CBD labeling requirements.

How do you design labels for your CBD products (Cannabidiol) so they are legally compliant, inform consumers, and require minimal changes when regulations change? Like anything related to the cannabis industry, it’s complicated. Federal enforcement varies, states have their own laws, and the legal landscape is constantly changing. Here’s what you need to know to meet CBD labeling requirements.

Overcoming Challenges with Packaging Materials and Labeling

Different types and sizes of packaging material.

Why do some packages not survive the trip to your customers? What if your labels fall off? Are you doing enough to reduce your environmental impact and packaging costs? There are a lot of problems that arise when you launch a new packaging solution. Don’t let challenges with packaging materials get you down. Here are some factors you should consider when creating or updating your packaging materials and labels.

Should Your Brand Consider Sustainability in Labeling and Packaging?

Sustainability in packaging and labeling isn’t just good for the planet, it’s good for business. First Insight’s “The State of Consumer Spending” survey found a majority of Gen Z and Millennial consumers would pay up to 10% more for a sustainable product, as would 34% of Gen X and 23% of baby boomer consumers.

There are more ways to be sustainable than just using compostable packaging. Eco-friendly labels and packaging use less material, reduce purchasing and shipping costs, and when done right, can increase your sales while lowering your total cost per unit.

However, choosing eco-friendly packaging materials can be a complicated process. How do your labels factor into sustainable packaging, and what do you have to do to switch to eco-friendly labels? Read more

July 24, 2021/by CTM Admin