Alon Partuk

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Finally, Billing That Works the Way Your 3PL Runs

Octup transforms 3PL billing into a real-time, automated process that captures every charge, speeds up invoicing, and strengthens cash flow.

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Why Your 3PL Margins Aren’t as Strong as You Think

To protect profitability, 3PLs must identify and fix hidden margin leaks caused by unseen labor inefficiencies, unprofitable clients disguised by high volume, fast-stacking SLA misses, and revenue loss in manual billing processes.

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What 3PL Finance Leaders Are Missing About Profitability

Discover why 3PL profits slip despite high revenue, focusing on the hidden costs of billing gaps and high-volume, low-margin clients, and what finance leaders need to regain control with real-time, SKU-level cost visibility.

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How 3PLs Can Increase Profitability Without Raising Prices

Discover three proven strategies for 3PLs to increase profitability without raising prices: optimizing operations through real-time visibility, leveraging data for granular SKU-level pricing, and implementing strategic automation for bottom-line results.

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Questions Every Brand Should Ask Their New 3PL

Discover the three critical questions every e-commerce brand must ask a potential 3PL partner regarding business goals, technology and visibility, and the complete breakdown of all operational costs.

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3PL Challenges in 2025: Tackling Labor Shortages and Rising Costs

To overcome the twin challenges of labor shortages and rising costs in 2025, 3PLs must leverage smart automation, invest in employee upskilling, and use data analytics for total cost transparency and strategic resource management.

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BFCM 2024: Record Sales Put 3PL & Brand Operations to the Test

The 2024 BFCM saw Shopify sales hit a record $11.5 billion, putting unprecedented strain on 3PL and brand operations, with success hinging on real-time visibility, cost management, and technological infrastructure.

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How to Find the Right 3PL

Learn the step-by-step process for finding the right 3PL, including where to search, the ten critical questions to ask about integration and scalability, and the importance of negotiating clear SLAs upfront.

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Understanding the Rising Costs for 3PLs

Learn the four key economic factors—inflation, rising interest rates, labor shortages, and material costs—that are increasing operational expenses for 3PLs and how providers can strategically manage these challenges.

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5 Challenges Facing Today's 3PLs

Discover the five key challenges facing modern 3PLs—from meeting brand demands for real-time visibility and navigating rising costs to tackling technical integrations and overcoming capacity constraints—and how to address them for success.

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Gaining Visibility into Your 3PL's Operations: What Ecommerce Brands Should Know

To boost profitability, e-commerce brands must achieve full visibility over their 3PL by collaboratively monitoring charges, tracking fulfillment SLAs, and proactively managing stuck or delayed orders.

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