How to Choose a 3PL That Won't Lose Your Inventory | Rahim, Get Set Prep
About this episode
In this episode, Rahim Velji shares insights on choosing a reliable 3PL for ecommerce and CPG brands, including key questions to ask and red flags to watch for.
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: rahim@getsetprep.com Rahim's Phone Number: 416-802-0816 SHELF TO SCALE The podcast for CPG and FMCG founders navigating distribution, retail, and international scaling. Hosted by Devesh Tilokani
People in this episode
Host: Devesh Tilokani
Guest: Rahim Velji
Topics covered
- 3PL selection
- ecommerce logistics
- fulfillment strategies
- CPG brands
- negotiating contracts
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Get Set Prep
Places: Toronto, Canada, US
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