The EFA Blog

Use a 3PL RFP template to compare costs, delivery coverage, service levels, and contract terms before a fulfillment partner becomes a costly new problem.

Learn how to compare fulfillment quotes by modeling total cost, service levels, shipping zones, and contract terms before you commit to a 3PL partner.

Dimensional shipping charges can turn lightweight products into costly orders. Learn how DIM weight works and how smarter fulfillment cuts parcel spend.

Why are shipping costs increasing? Parcel surcharges, zones, DIM weight, and labor all matter. Learn the fulfillment moves that put brands back in control.

Fulfillment network trends are reshaping cost, speed, and service. Learn what growing ecommerce brands should demand from a national 3PL model right now.

See a shipping zone savings example that shows how two fulfillment nodes can cut parcel spend, speed delivery, and improve margins for growing brands.

Can regional 3PLs serve national brands? Yes, with coordinated inventory, shared standards, and accountable operators built for lower-cost U.S. delivery.

Learn how to onboard a new 3PL with a practical plan for data, inventory, testing, and launch – without risking orders, costs, or customer trust at scale.

Compare the best fulfillment options for scaling brands, from in-house teams to regional networks, and choose the model that cuts cost and transit time.

Learn how to fix late deliveries by finding the real failure point, improving inventory placement, and holding every fulfillment partner accountable daily.