Motivational Fulfillment & Logistics Services

Here's another 3PL horror you may be wondering how to face down: The Mystery of the Missing Revenue 👻 Are you missing revenue because of issues with vendor compliance? 🎃 Why not choose a 3PL that provides effective quality control? That, combined with your 3PL's experience with major retailers, can ensure that you're meeting vendor compliance requirements and not leaving revenue on the table. Learn more about common 3PL horrors and how to escape them here: https://hubs.ly/Q02Vyhcv0

The Curse of Inflexibility The Horrors: Your 3PL only offers the basics and repeatedly says no to any custom or out-of-the-box requests. Break the Curse: A 3PL with plenty of value-added services can help personalize your supply chain to fit with your brand’s unique needs. Kit assembly, packaging, and displays can and should be designed to show off your products and appeal to your customers. And even more than that, a 3PL should provide flexibility and curiosity about the best way to serve you rather than shutting down requests and new ideas. How We Do It: With unmatched resolve and a sunny outlook, we face every challenge with agility and positivity. Our partners appreciate the courage we display when we say “Yes” to even the most ambitious custom requests. Our customers are also endlessly impressed with our determination and ability to deliver and exceed expectations with innovative solutions and radiant results. Learn about more 3PL Horror Stories and How to Deal with them in our LinkedIn Article here: https://hubs.ly/Q02Vy0k50

3PL Horror Story: Return of the Broken Goods The Horror: Your 3PL’s careless handling and inadequate packaging causes a plague of damaged goods arriving to customers. Returns surge with little opportunity to refurbish or resell. End the Plague: A 3PL that has experience with your type of product can ensure proper handling and set up an efficient reverse logistics solution. An effective 3PL can also inspect returned products and help you repack, refurbish, or return them to stock based on your specific needs. Returns are unfortunate, but they don’t have to end your relationship with your customers if they’re handled well! How We Do It: Our warehouse associates have experience with a variety of products that require extra special care. From baby goods to housewares and consumer electronics, our team is well equipped to pick and pack with a golden standard to ensure the safety of fragile goods. We also have a proactive strategy when it comes to reverse logistics. In addition to processing returns, we can inspect them and help you refurbish, rebox, and resell if possible. See more 3pl horror stories and how to escape them here: https://hubs.ly/Q02Vx_hs0

Houses aren't the only things that can be haunted! 👻 Outdated tech can create a similar feeling, leaving you with inadequate reporting, limited visibility, and long timelines for integrations or custom applications. So how can you escape the horror? Partner with a 3PL that uses modern technology, an in-house team, and a nimble WMS to keep you informed about your supply chain. Check out our article for more info on dealing with the horrors of an ineffective 3PL: https://hubs.ly/Q02Vyjms0

One of the scariest parts of business is not being able to get the help you need when you need it. If you feel like you're being ghosted by your 3PL's customer service, you're not alone! 👻 Is unresponsive customer service making you feel overlooked and ignored? 🎃 It's time for a 3PL with years of expertise across channels and a drive to provide you with the best solutions. And don't forget to check out our latest article for more on how to overcome whatever 3PL horrors you're up against: https://hubs.ly/Q02VkZnx0

Spooky season is a great time to address some of the most common 3PL horrors -- and how you can avoid them. For example: 👻 Worried about missing shipments and inaccurate stock levels? 🎃 Real-time inventory management used in partnership with an agile 3PL partner can help you track, view, and manage your inventory whenever you need to. Check out our latest article for more on how to win against whatever 3PL horrors you're up against: https://hubs.ly/Q02Vk6CX0

Have you ever experienced any of these 3PL nightmares? Spooky season doesn’t just bring out the ghosts and ghouls. It also brings to mind other scary things lurking in the shadows — like misadventures with your 3PL that you’d prefer to avoid. Luckily, surviving those horror stories isn’t as hard as you might think. Here are some tips and tricks for identifying and correcting problems that can pop up with fulfillment and logistics at any time of the year.

How do you prepare for peak season? Our latest blog discusses how to get your logistics in shape for the end of the year, including good questions to ask both yourself and your 3PL. Read more here: https://hubs.ly/Q02R8c_x0

Congratulations to Evan Dash on the incredible success of his book, A Dash of Good! We are thrilled to see Motivational mentioned as a key partner in Dash’s journey. One particularly impactful anecdote from the book was when Evan recounted his early 2020 experience: It was January 2020, and the world was beginning to grapple with the uncertainty of COVID-19. Evan’s background as a firefighter taught him to always be prepared, including for any worst-case scenarios, so he applied this same strategy to his business. As part of his contingency planning for Dash, he needed to make sure his 3PL was also preparing for whatever lied ahead. Hear about it in Evan’s own words from A Dash of Good: "We contacted our warehouse in California to learn what contingency plans they had in place. We could have the best laid plans at our headquarters in New York, but business would grind to a halt if our warehouse couldn't ensure continuity. The complexity of running a distribution center and relying on a labor force working in close quarters was the most daunting challenge ahead of us. When choosing a warehouse ten years prior, we had narrowed our choice to three. Then we did the opposite of what most companies would have done – we selected the most expensive, Motivational Fulfillment and Logistics Services. We didn’t decide based on price but rather on expertise and capabilities. Most importantly, we chose them because we admired their people. They were just like us, committed and caring professionals who solved problems instead of running away. Now, facing a possible pandemic, I was glad to have them on our side." https://hubs.ly/Q02TRCmF0

We hope you’ve never had to experience those kinds of frustrations with your logistics provider – if any of the scenarios we've shared the past few days sound familiar, know that you’re not alone. At Motivational, we’re determined to deliver and exceed customer expectations with innovative solutions and radiant results. Whether you’re looking for a more proactive partner, better tech, fewer chargebacks, or a team that’s as obsessed with your success as you are, we’re here for you. Want to learn more? DM and let’s make the following scenario a reality. How it started: You finally make the big decision to move your operations to Motivational. How it’s going: Now, you’re scaling with confidence, enhancing your brand image, and delivering an exceptional customer experience. You only wish you’d done it sooner.