September 2026
Logistics cost is not limited to freight. It can include inbound handling, storage, pick and pack, labeling, outbound delivery, customs processes and the work needed to manage exceptions.
Plan logistics while the product is still being developed. Carton size, pallet configuration, product protection, batch information and destination-market requirements all influence how easily a product moves after production.
A 3PL review should compare the service model as well as the rate card. Confirm receiving processes, storage conditions, order handling, reporting, returns and integrations with the channels where the brand sells.
When manufacturing, packaging and logistics decisions are connected early, the launch is easier to operate and the next order is easier to plan.