Your first batch just sold out. Now you’re staring at 10,000 units in your garage, wondering how to get them to customers without drowning in shipping labels. Finding the right fulfillment partner determines whether you scale smoothly or burn through cash fixing logistics disasters. We’ve mapped every 3PL’s actual capabilities so you can match your specific needs to the right warehouse before signing anything.
- Our Mission
Your inventory isn't a gamble anymore. Know exactly which 3PLs handle your product type, what their real shipping times are, and where their warehouses actually excel. Skip the sales pitch. Get the operational truth that prevents $50K mistakes.
3PL contracts hide costs in footnotes. Pick-and-pack fees, storage minimums, returns processing—we translate the fine print into plain math. See exactly what you'll pay before you ship your first pallet. No surprises, just numbers.
Stop negotiating blind. Compare actual 3PL performance data, audit their FDA compliance history, and leverage competing quotes. You'll know which promises are real and which are just slides. Own the conversation from RFP to contract.
- Fulfillment & 3PL Intelligence
Key Services We Track for Nutrition Brands
Warehouse Capabilities
Most 3PLs claim they handle supplements. Few actually have climate-controlled zones for probiotics, proper DEA licensing for certain ingredients, or experience with FDA inspections. We track who has real GMP-compliant facilities versus marketing fluff. Learn which warehouses passed their last three audits, maintain proper lot tracking, and won't panic when your gummies melt in July. Understanding actual capabilities—not sales promises—saves you from discovering limitations after you've already shipped inventory. We map exactly what each 3PL can genuinely handle so you match your specific products to proven expertise.
Shipping Performance
Your customers expect Amazon-speed delivery. But which 3PLs actually hit their SLAs? We monitor real shipping times from each facility to major metros, tracking both their advertised and actual performance. See who maintains 99%+ inventory accuracy, processes orders by 2PM for same-day shipping, and handles returns without drama. We expose which 3PLs pad their stats by cherry-picking easy months and which deliver consistently through peak seasons. This data reveals the difference between promises on sales calls and boxes reaching doorsteps on time.
Cost Transparency
3PL pricing hides in complexity. Pick fees, storage minimums, receiving charges, returns processing—costs multiply fast. We decode their fee structures into actual monthly expenses based on your volume. Know that "competitive" base rate becomes expensive once you add their $0.35 per unit kitting fee and mandatory insurance charges. Learn which 3PLs waive setup fees for 6-month commitments versus those requiring annual contracts. Armed with complete cost breakdowns from competing facilities, you negotiate from strength, not confusion. No more discovering surprise charges three months into operations.
The 3PL Selection Process
Getting to Know You
We start by mapping your actual fulfillment needs—not what you think you need. Product types, monthly volume, shipping zones, temperature requirements. Many brands discover they’ve been quoting enterprise-level 3PLs for startup volumes or missing critical compliance needs like allergen segregation. This audit reveals your true operational requirements and surfaces deal-breakers before you waste time on proposals. Know exactly what to ask for before any 3PL pitches their “perfect solution.
Warehouse Evaluation & Documentation
Next comes the reality check. We analyze each 3PL’s actual performance data, audit their certifications, and verify their insurance coverage. This includes reviewing their FDA inspection history, checking warehouse WMS capabilities, and confirming they can handle your specific requirements—from lot tracking to expiration date management. You’ll see their real error rates, average ship times, and seasonal capacity limits before trusting them with inventory.
RFP Creation & Vendor Outreach
Armed with requirements and benchmarks, we craft RFPs that force transparency. No vague promises about “competitive rates”—we demand line-item pricing for every service you’ll actually use. Our templates extract real SLAs, integration timelines, and hidden fees upfront. We know which 3PLs actually want nutrition brands versus those just filling warehouse space. This targeted approach yields proposals you can actually compare, not marketing decks.
