But how can a 3PL operator help me improve my company’s operations? Why should I trust you to do a good job?

Although in recent years many companies have talked about the improvements they have brought to their companies, it is better that you learn how they make it possible and the importance of an optimal and efficient logistics plan.

What is a 3PL?

3PL Logistics, also known as Third Party Logistics or Outsourced Logistics, are the services that a company hires someone else to take care of its logistics, such as warehousing, order picking, shipping or transportation.

Therefore, the 3PL service providers are responsible for delivering the goods or products to the customer, which makes it an intermediary.

What is the meaning of 1PL, 2PL, 3PL…?

The classification of logistics operators varies according to the number of tasks they perform in the company. The reason why their classification is PL is because of their term Party Logistics, which means “Logistics Providers” and the number is nothing more than the specification of the amount of services that these providers offer.

1PL (First Party Logistics): In charge of transportation

2PL (Second Party Logistics): In charge of transportation and warehousing

3PL (Third Party Logistics): In charge of transportation, warehousing and management of these activities.

4PL (Fourth Party Logistics): In charge of consulting, supervision and auditing of 3PL operators.

5PL (Fifth Party Logistics): Integration of services performed by 3PL and 4PL.

If you want to know what type of logistics provider your company needs, it will depend on the line of business, size and activities your company performs.

What differentiates a 3PL from a 4PL?

One of the most notable differences between 3PL and 4PL providers is that the 3PL service has its own warehousing and transportation space for shipping.

In short, 3PLs are in charge of providing the aforementioned services, while 4PLs are only in charge of providing knowledge for process improvement.

Why is it important for 3PL providers to have a fixed location?

As already mentioned, one of the main characteristics of 3PLs is that they have a space where they can carry out their activities.

This is one of the main points of interest for companies since many times they do not have these spaces and hiring a 3PL represents a saving in land costs and of course, personnel, which is an advantage economically speaking.

In addition, 3PL providers usually have centers that streamline the delivery of goods, are usually located in places that, of course, facilitate logistics and provide a fast and efficient service to the end customer.

The advantages of hiring a 3PL provider are many, but it is important that all those 3PLs interested in continuing to grow in their line of business, continue to search for spaces that give them the opportunity to remain competitive in the market and among companies.

Are you a 3PL provider looking for space to keep your company on the rise? We can help you!

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Currently, more and more foreign companies are deciding to invest in this municipality located in the northeast of Mexico, with automotive companies being the most interested.

However, it would be unfair to mention that only Saltillo is the one receiving such benefits, as cities such as Ramos Arizpe are also drivers of the industry and continue to grow in this area.

This makes Coahuila one of the states with one of the highest per capita values nationally, with 126 thousand pesos per year, being the seventh state with the highest value and has the largest automotive cluster in the country.

Location, connectivity and growth in Saltillo

Coahuila has a location that allows connectivity with different roads throughout the country and not only that, but it is also possible to easily access highways that connect to the United States of America.

Thanks to this, Saltillo has become a city that makes possible the meeting of strategic points between companies, which increases productivity and the closing of high-value business.

Nearby are Ramos Arizpe and Arteaga, municipalities with which Saltillo maintains an interrelationship that boosts its economic activities, and Saltillo, being the city with the largest population, contributes to the social, economic and urban development of Ramos Arizpe and Arteaga.

Today, Saltillo is one of the main economic zones in Mexico, with a highly competitive and solid offer for companies that wish to progress and continue to evolve as the city does.

Industrial Parks in Saltillo

Around the state of Coahuila, we can find a large number of industrial parks that, of course, boost the high competitiveness of the market, potentiating the growth of companies.

Likewise, the number of Industrial Parks in Saltillo is no coincidence, thanks to the Metropolitan Zone integrated by the municipalities of Saltillo, Arteaga and Ramos Arizpe, it is possible the establishment of businesses and companies that are in search of a good geographical location, modern infrastructure and adapted to their interests, in addition to highly qualified labor.

For all the advantages that Saltillo offers to national and international companies and the accelerated growth that has occurred in recent years, it is no surprise that companies decide to establish themselves immediately, however, due to this high demand it can sometimes be difficult to find the ideal place to do so.

Padres Santos Industrial Park is an excellent option, rent and sale of warehouses that not only have a location that allows a strategic roadway for those who decide to move to specific points of interest.

In addition, it offers high quality services that are perfect for manufacturing, industrial, logistics, packaging and more!

Public scale, parking for trailers and roads that allow easy access to the industrial zones of Saltillo and Ramos Arizpe.

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What is a Distribution Center?

A distribution center, also known by its acronym CEDIS, is a building that allows the correct logistics of the companies, taking care of the processes of distribution and reception of merchandise.
Its main function is to streamline and facilitate storage and logistics processes, to mention a few, in addition to allowing cost savings because these places usually have a strategic location and space adapted and suitable for proper operations.

How does a Distribution Center work?

One of the main missions of a Distribution Center is the reception of merchandise and its adequate distribution in a determined delivery time, which is why the inventories of these places are small and with a high rotation level.
There are different functions within a Distribution Center which can be divided as follows:
Receiving: In this stage, the goods that are sent by suppliers, some other warehouse of the same company, production center, orders, etc. are received.
The trucks are unloaded and the merchandise is moved to the specific location for storage.

Storage: It is worth mentioning that the storage time within a distribution center is usually short and should be dispatched as soon as possible, as we must remember that there are specific times that must be met.
And the implementation of a storage system is completely independent and unique, since it is according to the company’s line of business, it cannot be chosen at random.

Order preparation: Now begins the part of order preparation, also known as picking, in order to proceed to the correct dispatch.
Order preparation can be done manually or with automated systems, depending on the systems used by each company.

Expedition: Each and every one of the previous steps makes possible the last phase, which is the shipment and delivery of the stored products to the established place.

How do I know if my company needs a Distribution Center?

If what you want is the fast and accurate delivery of your finished or semi-finished products, in a more competitive way, increasing the success of your company, as well as the positive image of it, by having a correct management of your logistics, you do not have to think about it anymore.
At Padres Santos Industrial Park we are ready to provide you with the best place for a correct execution of your company’s logistics.
We have great benefits that we know can be useful for the improvement of logistics in your company. We rent and sell fully equipped warehouses, in addition to having exclusive parking for trailers and access to public scale whenever you need.

We have a strategic location with easy access to different roads.

Fast transportation to the industrial zones of Saltillo and Ramos Arizpe

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