E-commerce Logistics

Sometimes referred to as e-logistics, e-commerce logistics refers to processes involved in obtaining, moving, storing, and managing goods sold in an online store or other internet-based marketplace. E-commerce logistics handles the supply chain portion of online buying and selling transactions: the systems, processes, and procedures that make up the infrastructure required to get products from the manufacturer to the end consumer.

Not all online brands have the networks needed to manage their own logistics, so they outsource these functions to a third party, meaning an e-commerce logistics company like NXTPoint Logistics. Our expert teams smoothly ensure that customers get products when and how they’re expected, removing the logistical burden from e-commerce companies and allowing them to focus on their own core competencies. If you’d like to discuss how we can seamlessly enhance your supply chain, please connect with us.

Key logistical components include the following:

• procurement in which goods are sourced and obtained
• warehousing and inventory management of these goods
• order fulfillment upon request
• transportation and freight management
• final mile delivery
• quality customer service

When each element is efficiently and accurately handled, goods are smoothly managed throughout the entire supply chain and optimally delivered. Because this FAQ refers to e-commerce logistics, goods involved are sold through an online channel rather than having customers go to a brick and mortar establishment to purchase items.

E-commerce logistics services are becoming increasingly in demand as online sales continue to skyrocket. In 2023, online transactions equaled nearly $5.8 trillion in the United States alone. In 2027, this figure is anticipated to exceed $8 trillion. If you’d like our experienced NXTPoint Logistics team to expertly manage your logistics, just let us know. We’ll design a customized plan for your specific situation and unique needs.

The term “3PL” stands for “third-party logistics” in which a company specializing in these services (like NXTPoint Logistics) manages your supply chain needs. In the online sphere, you might hear this referred to as “e-commerce 3pl services.”

NXTPoint offers a wide range of professional e-commerce 3PL services, including:

• Warehousing, distribution, and fulfillment services:
  • Shared and dedicated warehousing
  • Value added services
• Transportation and freight management:
  • Domestic transportation
  • Freight brokerage services
  • Drayage services
  • International freight forwarding
• Final mile delivery:
  • White glove final mile delivery
  • Room of choice final mile delivery
  • Threshold final mile delivery
  • To the door final mile delivery
  • Reverse logistics
  • Final mile exception management
  • Technical installation, assembly, and setup
  • Final mile technology

NXTPoint’s flexible service menu empowers you to select precisely what you need, and our expert team will design a personalized program for your company. For more information, please contact us.

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First, you’ll want an experienced, flexible e-commerce logistics company rather than one that has limited reach, expertise, and resources. NXTPoint leverages more than a century of logistical experience and an expansive suite of services. It’s also important to choose a firm that specializes in the niches your company requires; you can see many of ours in the FAQ answer above: “What is 3PL for e-commerce?” With each niche, we have expert teams with broad knowledge and deep insights into every logistical aspect involved—including transportation and logistics; regulations, compliance, and customs; documentation; and more.

Ensure that the e-commerce 3PL company will provide you with cost savings by negotiating better carrier rates and passing along savings garnered through economies of scale. At NXTPoint, we do exactly that, providing you with great value at less risk, including through but not limited to what you save through shared warehousing options via reduced costs on space, labor, and technology.

Other factors to look for (that you’ll receive at NXTPoint) include flexibility and scalability in services offered to dovetail with your needs during quieter business seasons as well as when you must scale up, perhaps quickly. Our e-commerce logistics company also facilitates your growth into national and even international markets through our well-established networks.

We mitigate risk through our established routes and resources and provide top transparency through our advanced technologies—and we treat your customers as you would, serving as an extension of your brand. To get started, connect with us.