SPS Commerce, a provider of SaaS (News - Alert) EDI services, and 3PL Central, the first on-demand 3PL Warehouse Management System (WMS) software provider, announced a solution for small and mid-sized third party logistics providers (3PLs).

 

SPS’ robust B2B integration or EDI with 3PL Central’s WMS capabilities will be combined, both delivered using a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) or on-demand model to eliminate the need for on-site software, hardware, and expertise. This offers a comprehensive solution for improved communications, supply chain visibility, and a streamlined order fulfillment cycle for their customers.

 

The integrated solution allows 3PLs to comply with the EDI or data requirements of their customers, eliminating repetition of order and shipping information for better accuracy, and giving visibility of inventory.

 

“Small and mid-market 3PLs offer their customers a more flexible solution and personalized service, but need to also ensure that their capabilities also match or exceed those of their larger competitors,” stated David Novak, executive vice president of business development at SPS Commerce. “By integrating with 3PL Central’s WMS solution, we can offer small- and mid-sized 3PLs an end-to-end solution to their data and inventory management needs. We are pleased to partner with on-demand innovator, 3PL Central, to address the needs of 3PLs.”

 

3PL Central is the on-demand warehouse management systems (WMS) software and services provider dedicated solely to Third Party Logistics providers and public warehouses worldwide. It helps to reduce overhead, strengthen customer relationships and significantly increase sales and profitability. Its systems must be flexible and cost effective for supporting clients and users.

 

3PL Central’s on-demand 3PL WMS solution, 3PL Warehouse Manager, provides global inventory visibility enhancing billing management, e-mail notification for warehouse events, full assembly and real-time reporting. 3PL Central's products are offered via an on-demand, or SaaS model, enabling 3PLs and public warehouses access to software at a low fee and reducing the total cost of ownership of supply chain execution software.

 

John Watkins, president and CEO at 3PL Central, said, “We're very excited to be partnering with market leader SPS Commerce since this pre-wired solution offers our 3PL customers an innovative and cost effective way to support retailer EDI and labeling requirements.”

 

“Now our customers can be instantly connected to SPS' proven network of 1,300 retailers and 11,000 suppliers, enabling 3PLs to immediately offer new capabilities with on-demand EDI capabilities and grow their businesses without the need to purchase, maintain, staff and train an EDI department,” added Watkins.

SPS Commerce is a provider of SaaS B2B Integration, connecting the trading partners in the supply chain, using its multi-tenant service. Manufacturers and 3PLs selected SPS Commerce as an outsourced provider to automate and integrate their trading relationships. With SaaS model, SPS Commerce reduces setup and on-going costs.