Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Services

3PL Solutions Built For Operational Control

For many e-commerce business owners, order fulfillment begins in-house. Over time, rising order volumes, labor constraints, and inventory complexity make self-fulfillment increasingly difficult to sustain. Space runs out. Errors increase. Delivery expectations rise.

Nimbl’s 3PL logistics solutions are designed to move your orders from checkout to customer doorsteps with precision and control. Whether you are a fast-growing e-commerce brand or an established business seeking operational stability, our 3PL services remove friction from fulfillment while protecting your margins.

Working with a trusted 3PL provider like Nimbl helps you scale efficiently, reduce risk, and maintain a consistent customer experience, without losing visibility or control.

3PL Solutions For Operational Control

From Fulfillment Chaos To Confident 3PL Execution

We operate as a performance-driven third-party logistics provider, integrating warehousing, fulfillment, and transportation into one disciplined operating model. We design workflows, systems, and controls that keep your supply chain reliable as volume and complexity increase.

Benefits Of Outsourcing To A 3PL

Outsourcing fulfillment to a proven 3PL logistics services partner allows your team to focus on growth. Operational execution runs in the background with consistency and discipline. Let us take care of your logistics and reap the benefits that come with it:

Streamline your supply chain and reduce operational costs.

Focus on growth instead of managing shipping.

Enhance customer experience with fast, reliable delivery.

Save time and money across fulfillment operations.

Leverage industry expertise and best practices.

Expand your reach without expanding infrastructure.

Core 3PL Services By Nimbl

Inventory Management

Nimbl’s 3PL logistics solutions integrate directly with your e-commerce platform, providing real-time inventory visibility across fulfillment locations. You can monitor stock levels, velocity, and reorder points to prevent stockouts and excess inventory.

Inventory Management
Omnichannel Fulfillment

Omnichannel Fulfillment

Your customers expect a consistent experience across every sales channel. Nimbl supports omnichannel fulfillment for DTC, B2B, retail, and marketplace orders from a single operational ecosystem. Orders flow through unified systems that align inventory, picking, packing, and shipping. This approach allows you to scale across platforms without duplicating inventory or processes.

Reverse Logistics

Returns directly impact customer satisfaction and quickly become a significant cost when poorly managed. Efficient reverse logistics reduce write-offs while preserving customer trust after the sale. Nimbl’s reverse logistics processes are designed for speed, inspection accuracy, and margin protection. Returned items are received, evaluated, restocked, or dispositioned quickly with full system visibility.

Reverse Logistics
Kitting & Subscription Boxes

Kitting & Subscription Boxes

Nimbl supports complex kitting and assembly workflows, including subscription boxes, promotional bundles, two-packs, three-packs, and influencer kits. Each kit is assembled to specification with custom gift notes, marketing inserts, branded packaging, and sender labels, ready for special campaign launches or recurring shipments.

Operating As A Department Of Your Own Business

Our teams operate as an extension of yours. We operate with the same accountability as an internal department. We align processes, KPIs, and communication so that execution stays consistent, predictable, and fully aligned with your business objectives.

FAQs About 3PL Services

A 3PL, or third-party logistics provider, manages key logistics functions such as warehousing, inventory, transportation, and order fulfillment on your behalf, using integrated systems and operational expertise to streamline execution, reduce complexity, and free your team to focus on growth. Read more in our 3PL article.

We plan capacity well ahead of peak periods using forecast-driven labor models, cross-trained teams, and standardized workflows. This approach reduces dependency on last-minute staffing while maintaining order accuracy and throughput during promotional spikes and seasonal demand surges.

Most DTC brands spend between $2 and $5 per order, depending on SKU count, order complexity, packaging requirements, and shipping zones. Nimbl provides transparent pricing aligned with operational drivers, so costs scale predictably as volume grows – with no hidden fees.

Yes. A strategic 3PL provider reduces shipping costs through optimized warehouse locations, negotiated carrier rates, shipment consolidation, and service-level alignment. Nimbl balances cost and delivery speed to protect your margins while meeting customer expectations.

You should consider third-party logistics services when:

  • You are shipping over 100 orders per month.
  • You are running out of space to store inventory.
  • You need same-day order handling.
  • You are struggling to keep up with order volume.
  • Inventory is difficult to track accurately.
  • Shipping delays are costing you customers.
  • Your team is spending too much time on logistics.

Once you select a 3PL logistics services partner, performance measurement reveals whether your partner consistently delivers on their commitments. Key KPIs include return rates due to shipping damage or fulfillment errors, ensuring continuous focus on accuracy and quality. On-time delivery is another critical KPI. It highlights bottlenecks within fulfillment or transportation workflows and provides clear signals for corrective action.