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Key Considerations for Your Warehouse Space Needs

When looking for warehouse space, businesses need to think strategically to ensure they find a facility that fits their needs now and in the future. It’s not just about picking a spot to store goods—it’s about optimizing operations and setting up for long-term success. Here are 7 key factors to consider...

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Karalyn Klepper Karalyn Klepper

The Future of Last Mile Delivery: What’s Ahead in 2024 and Beyond

Last mile delivery is the final, crucial stage in getting products from a distribution center to a customer’s doorstep. It’s where customer satisfaction is either won or lost. As we look ahead to 2024 and beyond, the last mile delivery landscape is evolving rapidly, driven by several key trends that are reshaping the industry…

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Karalyn Klepper Karalyn Klepper

Unveiling the Magic of Custom Kitting: Elevate Your Business with Prep Partners Group

What is custom kitting? Custom kitting is the art of assembling products into unique packages tailored to meet specific customer needs. It involves combining different items and presenting them in an appealing and personalized manner. Think of it as creating curated gift sets or product bundles that add value and delight to your customers' experience.

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3PL blog for practical fulfillment decisions

The best 3PL advice is specific enough to change an operating decision. This blog focuses on fulfillment costs, kitting, inventory, packaging, FBA prep, and the warehouse questions brands should answer before volume forces the issue.

Use these articles when you are comparing providers, planning a launch, cleaning up fulfillment costs, or deciding whether a campaign needs a more defined warehouse process.

Start with cost and planning

  • Estimate fulfillment cost per order before comparing rate cards.
  • Use calculator pages to pressure-test storage, DIM weight, kitting labor, and pick and pack assumptions.
  • Read checklist articles before seasonal launches, promotional kits, or marketplace changes.

Then review workflow topics

  • Kitting, bundling, corporate gifts, food and beverage fulfillment, FBA prep, inventory management, and promotional product logistics.
  • Look for the process details that match your SKU mix and order profile rather than only the broad 3PL category.

Where to start reading

  • Start with the article that matches the decision in front of you, then use the related calculator or service page when you need a more specific workflow.

Useful starting points include the fulfillment cost article, kitting quality checklist, and campaign fulfillment checklist.