Third-party procurement, often referred to as outsourcing procurement, involves hiring an external provider (like Pierce Distribution Services) to manage the purchasing of goods and services on behalf of a company. This external provider, or third party, takes over the procurement process, leveraging their expertise, resources, and networks to secure the best deals and streamline the purchasing process. Essentially, it removes headaches and allows companies to focus on their core operations, while ensuring efficient and cost-effective procurement.

It’s an understatement to say that the shipping industry has been overwhelmed during the past four months. Being in quarantine and working remotely meant that more families and businesses were ordering everything they could online. Items that you would never normally have shipped to your home like soap, hand sanitizer, and groceries were coming off shelves and being put into cardboard boxes. Let’s look at some shipping numbers during the second quarter - the peak of quarantine (April 1 to June 31) followed by what appears to be a return to normal.

It’s Saturday morning and you’re at home having coffee, all while placing another order from Amazon. By now, the practice of purchasing every day needs and wants from Amazon is common for millions of people daily. We all enjoy the convenience – a few clicks, and everything you need will arrive at your house in a few days.

Millions of Americans are now working from the confines of their homes, quarantining from COVID-19 and socially distancing themselves from friends and family. The number of cars on the road have decreased and the amount of people walking the sidewalks have quickly fallen, but one thing has increased: the need for distribution in the form of semis, cargo ships and aircrafts.

Did you know Pierce Distribution didn’t start out as a distribution company? In fact, Pierce’s founder, Raymond (Ray) Pierce, was just an eager entrepreneur trying to create something for himself! Over the last 65 years, Pierce Distribution has grown and changed in many ways, but one thing that has stayed the same is the hard work and commitment we continue to strive for year after year.

Whether you’re a new business, existing business or have recently grown large enough to warrant the need for logistics solutions, a 3PL provider can help you achieve the results you’re looking for. A third-party logistics provider (3PL) can provide a single service for your supply chain or deliver a bundle of services, including inventory management, pick, pack & ship, reverse logistics, supplier parts management and more. At the end of the day, a 3PL provider will create value for your company, enhance your operations, and increase your customer performance.

You receive a highly anticipated package this holiday season, open the box and find a small bag of miscellaneous parts included with the item. Have you ever wondered how those parts make it inside of the small bag and how a company ensures the number of parts is correct?

That’s where companies like Pierce Distribution come into play.

Heavy equipment manufacturers are often faced with the “necessary evil” of processing dealer returns. The topic is never one eagerly discussed as it adds costs to a manufacturer’s bottom line, while at the same time taking up valuable warehouse space, warehouse personnel, and office personnel. Too often, these returns are processed only when time and labor availability permit, or in a rush at the end of the month.

Execution is where third-party distribution partners are measured, and Pierce produces cost-effective, reliable, secure and flexible distribution/fulfillment solutions daily. Solutions include storage, pick-pack-ship services, sorting and labeling, distribution to end customers throughout the world and a multitude of Value Added Services (VAS) - some already in use and others yet to be discovered.