February 8, 2023

Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Cold Storage Warehouses

As the demand for perishable goods continues to grow, so does the need for efficient and reliable cold storage solutions. This has given rise to a thriving third-party logistics (3PL) cold storage warehouse business that provides storage, handling, and transportation services for a wide range of temperature-sensitive products.
February 2, 2023
US Shipping Carriers

Shipping Carrier Companies in the United States: An Overview for 3PLs

As a 3PL, it is important to understand the various shipping carrier companies operating in the United States and their respective strengths and weaknesses. This information can help you make informed decisions about which carriers to partner with, streamline your shipping processes, and ultimately improve customer satisfaction. Here is an overview of some of the most popular shipping carrier companies in the US.
January 12, 2023

Using APIs for Carrier Integration with a Warehouse Management System

When integrating carrier systems with a warehouse management system using APIs, the API acts as a bridge between the carrier system and the WMS or applications that need to access the carrier system's functionality.
January 6, 2023

WMS Integrations: Shipping Carrier Systems

Carrier integration with a warehouse management system (WMS) refers to the integration of a transportation company's systems with the systems used by a warehouse to manage the storage, handling, and movement of goods. This integration allows the warehouse and the carrier to share information and collaborate more effectively in the fulfillment of orders and the delivery of goods.
December 12, 2022
3PL Barcode Scanning

The Benefits of Scanning Technology in a 3PL Warehouse

Scanning technology has become an essential tool in modern 3PL warehouses. It allows businesses to improve their inventory management, increase accuracy and efficiency, and reduce the potential for human error. In this blog post, we will explore some of the key benefits of using scanning technology in a warehouse. In conclusion, the use of scanning technology in a warehouse offers numerous benefits. It allows businesses to improve their inventory management, increase accuracy and efficiency, reduce the potential for human error, and improve customer service. As such, it has become an […]
September 9, 2022

3PL Warehousing and System Integrations

Third Party Logistics (3PL) warehousing has changed a lot in the last 35 years since we (Camelot 3PL Software) first started offering warehousing software to customers in the U.S. and Canada. In the “good ol’ days” warehouse clients would simply call or fax information about their order or an inbound shipment to the warehouse. Most of that information was recorded on paper or if you were really sophisticated, a spreadsheet.  Long gone are the days where the main function of the 3PL warehouse was moving pallets in and out of […]