The term 3PL stands for third-party logistics. It is also known as third party order fulfillment . A 3PL warehouse will provide a full range of fulfillment services mostly for e-commerce businesses. It can include labeling and storage, order processing, shipping, and receiving.

This is your Resource and Information page for all things 3PL

INDUSTRY RESOURCES, ASSOCIATIONS: Logistics, Supply Management and Distribution, regulations and trade associations
Transportation.gov – Serve the United States by ensuring a fast, safe, efficient, accessible and convenient transportation system
Apics.org – APICS is the leading provider of supply chain, operations and logistics management research, publications, and education and certification programs.
Cscmp.org – Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals
Iwla.com – International Warehouse Logistics Association are specialized companies who provide a wide range of warehouse–based third-party logistics operations and value-added services
Werc.org – the Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) WERC is the only professional organization focused on logistics management and its role in the supply chain.
Naw.org – Leading wholesaler-distributors depend on NAW Institute for Distribution Excellence groundbreaking research studies because they help solve real-world business challenges

THERMAL PRINTER MANUFACTURERS – major thermal label printer manufacturers.
Zebra | Home Page
Datamax | Home Page
Sato | Home Page
Epson | Home Page

MORE 3PL RESOURCES – labeling information, printer solutions, trends in the industry
Labelsontime barcode thermal knowledge center
3PL solutions with Mobile computing