At AFS Logistics, we understand that every business is different, with its own unique challenges and opportunities. That’s why our 4PL logistics service has been built from the ground up to adapt and shift to meet and exceed the unique needs of every business. If you’re looking for logistics services that provide you with total supply chain mastery, then 4PL is the way to go.
Why Outsource Your Logistics?
By entrusting your logistics to AFS Logistics, you can focus on your core business activities while we streamline your supply chain, optimise costs, improve delivery timelines, and ensure the satisfaction of your customers.
What is the Difference between 3PL and 4PL?
When it comes to logistics and supply chain management, services like 3PL (third-party logistics) and 4PL are often utilised. While both play crucial roles in streamlining logistical operations, there are some distinct differences to keep in mind when deciding which service will be the best fit for your business.
At AFS Logistics, we are proud to provide both services. AFS has dedicated 3PL warehouse sites providing short and long-term warehouse storage, cross-docking, container de-stuffing, pick pack fulfilment and distribution services.
The AFS 4PL service provides access to all this and more. Our 4PL services go beyond management, and instead take charge of overseeing the entire logistics process. This strategic approach involves transportation procurement, carrier partnership and management and the complete optimisation and coordination of the entire supply chain.
Our team of experts leverage our state of the art technology, and industry knowledge to design and implement integrated logistics solutions that are personalised to each business’ unique objectives.
Discovery and Evaluation
With our comprehensive 4PL service, we complete a deep dive into your supply chain, interrogating data points, evaluating information, and analysing every aspect of your existing system. This thorough assessment identifies pain points, bottlenecks, and root issues that are hindering your current logistics system.
Design and Implementation
Armed with insights gathered during the discovery phase, our 4PL team then moves on to the design stage. This involves formulating and assessing strategies to shape solutions tailored to your business’ specific challenges and opportunities, working to optimise your supply chain, reducing costs and increasing efficiency.
Working with key stakeholders within your business, a plan is developed to provide the optimum logistics solution, which fully interfaces with your ERP and WMS systems to ensure that inventory is managed effectively and that important customer shipments are delivered seamlessly via a range of transport modes.
Once the strategy has been implemented our team works closely with your business to continually monitor, test and refine the plan for further optimisations.
Regular reporting provides supply chain visibility and performance, allowing for data-driven decision-making and further refinement. At AFS Logistics, we collaborate closely with clients to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary changes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and meet evolving business requirements.
Prepare for the Future
Whether you’re growing your business or simply adapting to the latest trends, logistics is an ever-changing field, and adopting a 4PL solution allows businesses to stay competitive and seize every opportunity.
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