3PL Performance Insights
Expert guides and analysis to help you optimize your fulfillment operations
Direct API Integrations with ShipBob, Amazon FBA, Walmart, TikTok & More
We've built direct API connections with major 3PLs. Your fulfillment data syncs automatically. No more CSV exports.
How to Actually Track 3PL Performance (Since Shopify Can't)
Shopify tracks carrier pickup, handoff time, and delivery events. But without custom code or an app, that data sits unused while your 3PL performance goes unmonitored.
The Harsh Reality of Amazon FBM's 4% Late Shipment Rule
Amazon's 4% Late Shipment Rate threshold can kill your account. Understanding ship-confirm timing vs carrier handoff is critical for FBM sellers using 3PLs.
Why Amazon MCF Doesn't Guarantee Your Delivery Dates
Amazon Multi-Channel Fulfillment can delay orders for weeks with zero recourse. Here's why MCF has no real SLAs and what you can do about it.
Why Handoff Time Matters Even When Delivery Is On Time
Late handoffs shrink delivery buffers and expose systemic risk. Learn why tracking carrier handoff time reveals fulfillment health before customers feel the pain.
3PL Pulse Joins the Shopify App Store
Monitor ShipBob, Amazon FBA, and other 3PLs directly from Shopify. Install 3PL Pulse for unified fulfillment tracking.
Shopify Fulfillment Network Adds 5 New Partners
Quick guide to the new fulfillment options in Shopify: DHL, Bigblue, Mayple, GoBolt, and Amazon MCF join the network.
On-Hand vs Available: The Real Reason Your WMS Breaks Shopify Inventory
REST can't set on-hand inventory. GraphQL can. Learn why this single limitation breaks WMS syncs and how to fix it before the 2025 migration deadlines.
Why Your 3PL Can't See Orders with Digital Downloads
The hidden Shopify fulfillment status that makes mixed digital/physical orders invisible to your 3PL - and two ways to fix it.
When 'Shipped' Doesn't Mean Shipped: The 3PL Definition Problem
Why every 3PL measures SLAs differently and how to compare apples to apples when tracking fulfillment performance.
The 3PL Transparency Problem: Good Providers Can't Prove They're Good
Why the best 3PLs struggle to win deals despite superior performance. The transparency paradox killing boutique fulfillment providers.
The Carrier Weight Hack That Catches 3PL Mispicks
Use weight discrepancy reports from UPS and FedEx to detect fulfillment errors your 3PL won't tell you about
Confused About Shopify Fulfillment Network? Here's What You Actually Need to Know
Quick guide to understanding Shopify's fulfillment options in 2025. Flexport vs other 3PLs, Shop Promise badges, and how to actually choose.
Why Boutique 3PLs Often Beat the Big Names (And When They Don't)
Real operators share why smaller 3PLs often outperform ShipBob and others. Learn when boutique beats big based on actual merchant experiences.
How to Actually Find a 3PL That Won't Suck
A straightforward guide to finding third-party logistics providers. No BS, just practical approaches that work.
The Essential Guide to 3PL Performance Metrics: What Actually Matters
Learn how leading e-commerce brands measure 3PL performance. Discover key metrics including acknowledgment time, processing efficiency, and carrier handoff optimization.
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