(Third-party Logistics) 3PL Software - Integrate With WareHouse Management System
FarEye’s 3PL Logistics software offers real-time visibility, intelligent delivery insights, by integrating with warehouse management system across the entire supply chain.
By Komal Puri | October 10, 2022
Manage a sustainable, world-class pickup and delivery network with an intelligent 3PL Warehouse Management System that maximizes visibility & meets high volumes, while retaining, engaging, and delighting customers.
Manage peak volumes without hassle, Work across various final mile fleet types, Enhance last mile delivery options to consumers, Provide Real-time ETA visibility and customized delivery experience to the consumer. Everything packed in single software solution to boost the efficiency of your Third-Party Logistics (3PL) business.
a) Configure Workflows On-Demand
Adapt to the market to maintain an agile delivery experience by rapidly implementing process workflows without disruption or downtime.
b) Enhance Last Mile Delivery Options
Elevate the last mile delivery experience with customizable scheduling windows and redirects, seamlessly powered by advanced 3PL freight software for unparalleled efficiency and flexibility.
c) Real-Time Eta Visibility
Let your customers track the progress of shipments and let them know when it will get to them with the integrated capabilities of our advanced 3PL logistics software.
d) Integrate with your Robust Warehouse Management System
You can seamlessly integrate our 3PL software with your Warehouse Management System (WMS) and get the intelligent delivery insights
Simplified 3PL Software for ease of use
FarEye has deployed enterprise 3PL logistics solutions to more than 150 logistics enterprises, in 30 countries, with over 10 million transactions per day.
FarEye is an intelligent 3PL software solution that is flexible, configurable, and agile; designed to provide predictive visibility & orchestration for the first, middle and final mile for global logistics and 3PL enterprises.
With its Predictive Intelligence, react to and solve service disruptions for all modes of transportation in a unified environment with end-to-end predictive visibility. Maintain an agile delivery experience by rapidly implementing process workflows without disruption or downtime.
FarEye helps to reduce the Carbon Footprint by Measuring and accelerating sustainability efforts with continuous optimization of delivery operations across your whole supply chain.
ONBOARD CLIENTS SWIFTLY – INTEGRATE, TRAIN, MANAGE
Speed, efficiency, and cost reduction drive companies to opt for third-party logistics companies for inventory management and order fulfillment. Our system prioritizes fast integration and offers ample training resources for your clients. The majority of our 3PL clients onboard their customers very fast.
STREAMLINE INVENTORY STORAGE & ORDER FULFILLMENT
Third-party logistics companies prioritize inventory management, order fulfillment, and value-added services such as kitting and inspection. Efficiency is crucial in selecting the right 3PL software. With over a decade of experience, our platform is designed to streamline processes and automate repetitive tasks, driving operational excellence for 3PLs.
EXPAND YOUR FULFILLMENT NETWORK
As 3PLs expand, they often increase their facility count to meet client needs. Whether you're opening new facilities or collaborating with other 3PLs on our platform, we can assist in integrating locations into a unified 3PL network. Our tools include central inventory reporting and intelligent order routing for you and your clients.
Overcome Logistics & 3PL Challenges with Our advanced 3PL Solution
Flexible Customer Solutions
Adapt to customer requirements with flexible point of sale solutions
Network Management
Manage a network of logistics & 3PL customers with predictive intelligence through a single pane of glass
Dynamically Manage Various Fleet Types
Exceed customer expectations and minimize transportation costs by dynamically managing across internal, external, and gig fleets
Maximize Visibility & Manage Peak Volumes
Manage a pickup and delivery network with our intelligent 3PL system
Exceed customer expectations and minimize transportation costs by dynamically managing external, and gig fleets with advanced 3PL management.
Our 3PL system features that can solve complex 3PL & logistics challenges
Integration with WMS
Seamless integration of FarEye’s 3PL software with your Warehouse Management System and other softwares for a hassle-free experience.
Configure Workflows On-Demand
Grow revenue quickly with a configurable and flexible workflow engine.
- Manage tasks and workflow processes with frameworks and tools.
- Map operational strategy via a drag/drop interface.
- Onboard customers quickly
- Use workflows to quickly execute A/B testing.
Real-Time Eta Visibility
Visibility of shipment progress to the end consumer including
- Shipment Details
- ETA Summary
- Delivery executive Details
Customized Delivery Experience
Extend a multi-brand, personalized experience to your consumers.
- White-label portal experience
- Customized NPS surveys
- Omnichannel communication (email, chatbot, app notifications) with customized messaging
Consumer Voice Hub
Centralize the consumer voice with our integrated 3PL platform. Effortlessly monitor, measure, and manage survey feedback to enhance your logistics operations.
- Trend identification through analytical dashboards
- Create customized dashboards based on consumer feedback.
- Trend performance for geographical regions
- Alerting tools triggered by consumer complaints to help with proactive monitoring.
Solve Routing Challenges
Leverage advanced AI/ML techniques to sift through all feasible scenarios to optimize routes
- Increased stops per hour for reduced cost
- Customer experience improvement due to accurate ETA
- Reduced number of drivers and hours driven
- Reduced station manager planning hours
- Improved ability to manage volume and capacity fluctuations
- Improved driver and dispatcher retention
- Reduced Carbon Footprint
Scale your workforce efficiently
Leverage our integrated 3PL solution for enhanced planning, decision-making, and centralized exception management.
- Driver Alerts: Long Halt, User Connectivity, Off Route
- Order Alerts: Transaction Status, Mismatch Location, Same Location Updates, Job Delayed
- Operational Process Alerts: Report Completion, Routing Completion, Datastore Process, Mis-sort Parcels
Sort & Consolidate Freight & Parcel
Improve efficiency through easy, digital sorting & consolidation tools.
- Plan ahead for Day 0 to achieve speed.
- Print labels from anywhere with mobile application
- Improve chain of custody
- Enhance reverse logistics.
Improve Invoicing Accuracy
Calculate the freight rate & other accessorial charges based on the business contracts between logistic companies and carriers or shippers.
- Get insights on rate, charges and margins at a transaction level.
- Consolidation across carriers provides a unified view.
- Flexibility to create rate schedule in multiple ways.
- Share transaction level insights via dashboards and integrations.
Decrease Carbon Footprint
Create sustainable routes and green fleets to achieve maximum delivery efficiency and save fuel costs
- Sustainable routes for green vehicle fleets
- Synchronizing pickup and delivery networks
- Cut empty miles with fleet utilization routing goal.
- Improve address accuracy and enhance fleet utilization.
Various Final Mile Fleets
Build capacity into your network and intelligently manage across different fleets & products to minimize costs
- Manage fleets across private/own, 3PL, or gig fleets in a central location.
- Pick the right fleet to move various product types from the fulfilment center.
- Broadcast available shifts
- Various shift timings
- Easy communication and visibility for both dispatcher and driver
Optimize your logistics with our cutting-edge 3PL software. Streamline operations, enhance visibility, and exceed customer expectations.
Elevate your supply chain efficiency – explore our solution today for a smarter, more responsive logistics experience!
FAQs
1. What enables third-party logistics (3PL) companies to expand rapidly while ensuring client satisfaction?
A streamlined 3PL service facilitates swift client acquisition and growth. As 3PLs expand, they encounter new challenges, necessitating a robust software platform for enhanced client communication and work-sharing capabilities. This eliminates common barriers that impede long-term growth.
2. How do businesses assess a 3PL provider?
The global supply chain has undergone significant transformation, prompting the 3PL industry to evolve and offer enhanced features and services to meet changing demands.
Key considerations for many brands include:
Transparency and communication: Maintaining open communication channels is vital when outsourcing inventory management and order fulfillment. A vendor portal simplifies this process and fosters strong client relationships.
Meeting key metrics and KPIs: Success metrics like on-time delivery, accurate order fulfillment, and real-time stock availability showcase the reliability of 3PL services.
Value and cost-effective solutions: Clients seek hassle-free inventory management and cost-effective order fulfillment. Prioritizing efficiency and reduced shipping costs demonstrates the true value of 3PL services.
Flexibility: Advanced client needs, such as kitting, lot management, and integration with third-party systems, require flexible service offerings. Our 3PL platform offers core competencies along with a robust feature set to accommodate diverse client requirements.
3. What differentiates a 3PL from a 4PL?
A 3rd party logistics company, or 3PL, provides warehousing and distribution services to other organizations. Traditionally, companies managed their own warehouses, but outsourcing to a 3PL has become more common due to technological advancements and changing economic conditions. With the rise of e-commerce, companies now have the flexibility to store inventory in multiple locations, enhancing fulfillment and supply chain efficiency.
On the other hand, a 4PL is a logistics services provider offering a blend of services utilizing their logistics facilities and integrating them into a network. Working with a 4PL allows access to a large network benefiting from economies of scale to reduce logistics costs. Managed by expert logistics management firms, 4PLs ensure a reliable and cohesive logistics experience through a network of partners.
Software platforms like FarEye facilitate management of challenging aspects such as centralized stock availability, network-wide inventory insights, product distribution across multiple facilities, financial accounting for varied services, and more.
4. What is 3PL warehouse management system?
A 3PL warehouse management system is software utilized by companies to oversee inventory, distribution, and order fulfillment for various 3PL clients.
It serves both companies outsourcing their warehouse operations to a 3PL and the logistics provider offering third-party logistics services to those clients.
The FarEye 3PL platform integrates with a 3PL warehouse management system commonly used by third-party logistics companies. It tracks client inventory, streamlines order fulfillment processes, coordinates shipping via parcel carriers or trucking companies, and monitors costs for billing purposes.
Komal Puri is a seasoned professional in the logistics and supply chain industry. As the Senior Director of Marketing and a subject matter expert at FarEye, she has been instrumental in shaping the industry narrative for the past decade. Her expertise and insights have earned her numerous awards and recognition. Komal’s writings reflect her deep understanding of the industry, offering valuable insights and thought leadership.