How to compare 3PLs for a Shopify store | ForthMatch
A plain way to compare 3PL warehouses for your Shopify store: what to line up side by side, what to ask for in writing, and where quotes usually hide costs.
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3PL KPIs and SLA terms worth tracking | ForthMatch
The handful of 3PL KPIs that matter for a Shopify store, how to measure each one from your own orders, and what to write into the SLA so it means something.
Switching 3PL: a checklist for Shopify stores | ForthMatch
A practical checklist for moving your Shopify store from one 3PL to another: contract, notice, stock transfer, integration, and the first weeks after go-live.
3PL pricing explained: the fees on a quote | ForthMatch
What the fees on a 3PL quote mean: receiving, storage, pick and pack, packaging, postage, minimums and the extras. How to turn them into one cost per order.
Questions to ask a 3PL before you sign | ForthMatch
The questions worth asking a 3PL warehouse before you sign: cut-offs, accuracy, stock, Shopify integration, returns, peak season, fees and leaving.
3PL scorecard template (free, copy and use) | ForthMatch
A simple 3PL scorecard you can copy: compare 3PLs before you sign, or check your current one each month against the SLA you agreed.
Finding a 3PL in the US for a Shopify store | ForthMatch
What to think about when picking a US 3PL for your Shopify store: one warehouse or several, coast choice, services, and where to start a shortlist.
Finding a 3PL in the UK for a Shopify store | ForthMatch
Picking a UK 3PL for a Shopify store: next-day expectations, shipping to the EU after Brexit, services to check, and a list of UK 3PLs to start from.
Finding a 3PL in Europe for a Shopify store | ForthMatch
Picking a European 3PL for your Shopify store: one hub or several, languages and returns, VAT questions for your adviser, and 3PLs by country.
Finding a 3PL in Australia for a Shopify store | ForthMatch
Picking an Australian 3PL for your Shopify store: east coast or more, carriers, delivery to regional areas, and a list of Australian 3PLs to start from.
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