How to transition to a 3PL service

11 Jul        How to transition to a 3PL service

Anytime you think of changing 3PL providers, you will have to make a smooth transition. This will maintain the customer’s service levels, and make it easier for us to stay in the market and keep costs under control. The processes already in place will help your start-up grow in every aspect and ensure proper management and support for such changes – take the lead as and when they need to complete the task within a short span of time.

Steps to an effective transition

A good management process generally includes: Detail the project often in detail – It should take time for your new 3PL to fully understand your needs and requirements. On-site meetings can help identify overarching objectives, deliverables and transition timetables, and provide a framework for the project.

Facilitating a 3PL start-up, as per its requirements, has to assemble efficient management and IS teams and typically, a qualified transition team is made up of key players from the management, human resources, security and process engineering teams. Establishing appropriate internal project champions also helps keep the project on track.

A good team helps make an action plan a success for any start-up. Identification of necessary equipment, available resources, incremental steps, major milestones and due dates helps to avoid surprises such as unexpected costs.