3PL IMPLEMENTATION MANAGEMENT
Scope
Our 3PL implementation management services cover the following:
Geographical Location
Development of Business Requirements Document (BRD)
Transition Planning
Project Planning
Project Management
Physical Move Coordination and Management
Data Integration Coordination and Management
Objectives
Our objective during 3PL implementation management is to ensure the transition to your new 3PL partner and/or facility is smooth and successful, avoiding any impact on the customer services or deliveries.
Deliverables
Our typically deliverables for 3PL implementation management includes:
Business Requirements Documentation
Project Plan for IT Integration and Physical Moves
Ongoing Project Management and Coordination for IT and Physical Moves
Communication with 3PL Partner
Onsite Presence for Physical Moves and Go-Live
Reviews and corrective actions during the initial phases
Methodology
3PL Implementation Management
Communication Plan: Determine the communication strategy and create, maintain, and follow up on a comprehensive list of tasks.
Service Requirements: Work with key stakeholders and the 3PL to develop the formal business requirements for the services to be provided and ensure all specifications are captured.
IT Integration Management: Manage the IT integration process of identifying data sources and destinations, defining data exchange and integration format (EDI, API, manual), relating the operation procedures with the needed systematic requirements, and defining the reporting needs.
Testing: Document all tested functionalities and scenarios and communicate the testing feedback and results in a structured manner to key stakeholders.
Physical Move Planning: Develop a transition plan that includes the transfer strategy, timing and cost estimation, and communicate with the 3PL and internal stakeholders.
Physical Move Execution: Manage the actual performance of the physical move, overseeing the picking, transportation and receiving of goods to ensure proper execution.
Physical Move Cleanup: Manage the decommissioning of the incumbent facility to ensure all product and owned equipment are transferred and that there is no outstanding inventory.
Go-live Operations Management: Provide on-site presence and oversee the initial go-live operations to ensure processes are being followed and the operation and systems are functioning.
Why establish?
Full-Service Partner – Establish has the capabilities to support you throughout every step of the process, all the way from discovery through implementation and beyond.
Market Knowledge & Experience – Our extensive background in working with 3PLs means we have strong working relationships with 3PLs of all sizes and expertise in the US and abroad. We are familiar with their operations and service offerings and have well-established connections with them.
Warehousing & Supply Chain Expertise – Our experience from completing over 1,000 warehouse design and improvement projects provides us a unique advantage and authority when outsourcing. We speak their language and know their business.
Bid Management & Detailed Analysis – Our data-driven tools, resources and methodologies developed from our deep history in the selection process enables a comprehensive tender to ensure a productive undertaking for our clients.
Right Price for the Right Services – We make sure that the bidders completely understand all the details of the business they bid on. This eliminates surprises after signing and also the need for buffers in the pricing.
3PLs Suited for YOUR Business – We pre-screen a large number of potential bidders, inviting those specializing in your type of business with a need for new customers at locations that are attractive to you. This creates a competitive landscape to ensure a strong, cost-effective bid.
Levelled Playing Field – Detailed RFP specifications and a high-touch process ensures comparable bids. This guarantees a competitive value-driven bidding environment with no excuses or hidden costs.
TOOLS & METHODS
Smartsheets
Asana
WHITE PAPERS
How to Choose the Right 3PL Partner
Utilizing a third-party logistics provider (3PL provider) has several advantages but finding the best 3PL partner can be a difficult task. Read about Establish’s approach to 3PL search and selection that has brought us a lot of success in 3PL search and selection.
How to Ensure a Successful 3PL Implementation
While choosing the right partner is important, the integration and go live process is critical to ensure success. Read about Establish’s approach to a successful 3PL implementation with your chosen 3PL partner.