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What is the market expecting from a modern 3PL?
Historically when one thought of a 3PL (Third Party Logistics provider), terms such as storage capacity, number of loading bays and freight services sprung to mind. A modern 3PL however, needs to match physical attributes with the equivalent level of competence and capability in its IT systems and processes. The WMS (Warehouse Management System) is…
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3PL Post Covid
Navigating the E-Commerce Boom: The Crucial Role of 3PL in a Post-Covid World The aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic reshaped the way the nation shopped, fuelling an accelerated surge for online purchases as consumers took to digital platforms to manage the unprecedented and unchartered waters of their new environment. This meant businesses had to adapt…
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HMRC Due Diligence scheme synopsis for clients
Pro FS are delighted to announce that they have been granted early approval by HMRC as a UK registered provider of fulfilment services for clients established outside of the EU and importing goods from outside of the EU into the UK. From April 1 2019, all UK based businesses holding stock or offering fulfilment services…
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Amazon Fulfilment
Amazon Fulfilment also known as Fulfilment by Amazon was released by Amazon Inc. on September 19th 2006. FBA was set up to give small businesses access to Amazon.com’s own order fulfilment and customer service infrastructure. It also enables Amazon.com to now offer their Amazon Prime service, whereby members are eligible for free one- or two-day shipping on…
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Shipping Is Boring
Shipping is boring. There, I’ve said it. At least maybe that’s what some people think? There’re just so many different options out there, fundamentally all trying to deliver to the same destination. However…… at Profulfilment we LOVE shipping!Part of my role at ProFS is to get the most cost effective, quickest and easiest shipping solution…
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Why Choose Pro FS?
I often ask myself why anyone would want to choose Pro FS as their fulfilment partner.After all, anyone who is willing to outsource their fulfilment is effectively handing over their baby….possibly the culmination of their last 5 or 10 years of work and ultimately their future business success. Don’t misunderstand me, we are clearly not…