Show Notes
How to choose a 3PL for your ecommerce or CPG brand from a 3PL owner who once had a fulfillment company lose his entire $1,500 order.
Rahim is the founder of Get Set Prep, a Toronto 3PL fulfilling for CPG and ecommerce brands across Canada and the US.
In this episode, he walks through the complete playbook for finding a fulfillment partner:
when to switch from self-fulfillment to a 3PL, the 5 data categories you need for an accurate 3PL quote the questions to ask a 3PL before signing how to negotiate a 3PL contract — including why the strongest lever isn't price.
He also shares a warehouse tour checklist for spotting red flags before your inventory arrives, and why 75% of brands that outsource fulfillment to him grow sales month over month.
If you're a CPG founder comparing third party logistics providers or still packing your own boxes, this is the buyer's guide.
GUEST Rahim Velji — Get Set Prep Website: https://getsetprep.com/contact-us/ Email: [email protected] Rahim's Phone Number: 416-802-0816
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