Problem

When the pandemic hit in 2020, Marcus Excelsior LTD faced a significant challenge. Amazon reduced their stock limits, which meant that the company was no longer able to store products at Amazon FCs as they had previously done. This created a major issue for the company, as they needed to find a new way to store and distribute their products.

The solution was to source and hire 3PLs across the EU, US, and Canada. However, this presented its own set of challenges. The team needed to analyze which FCs the products were usually allocated to in order to determine the best areas for 3PLs. They also needed to communicate with potential 3PLs about the company's product catalog and requirements.

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Solution

The team at Marcus Excelsior LTD took a strategic approach to finding new 3PL partners. First, they analyzed which FCs the products were usually allocated to in order to determine the best areas for 3PLs. This helped them reduce transportation costs and ensure that they could efficiently distribute their products.

Next, they communicated with potential 3PL partners about their product catalog and requirements. After receiving several quotes, they created a cost comparison sheet based on the results. From there, they selected two 3PLs to run an operational test by shipping samples and asking them to process them as normal orders. This allowed them to assess communication and workflow before awarding contracts.

Impact

Reduced transportation costs by X%
Increased distribution efficiency by X%

"Quote of how incredible of an impact this had."

Team

Team Member #1 - Logistics Manager
- Analyzed FC allocation to determine optimal areas for 3PLs
- Communicated with potential 3PL partners about product catalog and requirements
Team Member #2 - Operations Coordinator
- Created cost comparison sheet based on quotes from potential 3PL partners
- Oversaw operational test process to assess communication and workflow with potential partners

Marcus Excelsior Overcomes Storage Limits