Networking with a 3PL

Today I received a call from Don Armstrong, the Director of Marketing for Third Party Logistics (3PL) providor NAL Syncreon. NAL is based out of Chicago, IL but maintains a +/- 155,000 square foot facility in Fontana, CA Like a lot of us right now NAL's business is down a little and about half of their Fontana facility is sitting empty. Knowing that sometimes a broker like myself might come across a company that prefers to distribute via a 3PL as opposed to doing it themselves Don gave me a call. Our conversation really made me think. For some companies a 3PL could really be the way to go, allowing you to focus more attention on designing, marketing and producing your product and less time being a shipping and distribution company. 3PL rates depend a lot on how many different times they have to handle your product but most will custom tailor a program specifically for you. If you're interested in speaking with Don contact me for his information.