{"id":8575,"date":"2022-11-17T16:28:50","date_gmt":"2022-11-17T16:28:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ilg-lin.gotest.it\/us-en\/?p=8575"},"modified":"2026-01-12T17:43:49","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T17:43:49","slug":"4-tips-for-choosing-your-beauty-3pl-partner-ilg-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.international-logistics-group.com\/us-en\/insights\/4-tips-for-choosing-your-beauty-3pl-partner-ilg-uk-8575\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Tips for Choosing Your Beauty 3PL Partner"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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ILG Author Luke Mallett<\/a>Luke Mallett<\/a><\/span>17 Nov 2022<\/span><\/p>\n

4 Tips for Choosing Your Beauty 3PL Partner<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Once you\u2019ve determined that a 3PL provider is the best choice for your order fulfillment<\/strong><\/a>, it\u2019s time to settle on the right partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choosing to outsource your beauty fulfillment<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 whether for the first time or when moving to a new 3PL provider \u2013 is a big decision and one that is crucial to get right.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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But how do you go about choosing a partner amongst the swathe of available options? What added value services should you look out for and what can you learn about a potential 3PL\u2019s capabilities based on those early touchpoints with them?

In this blog, we aim to answer these questions and give you a plan of action for settling on the ideal 3PL partner for your beauty brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Find the Perfect Beauty 3PL Provider<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Below are ILG\u2019s 4 top tips on finding your perfect fulfillment partner. As a 3PL provider ourselves, these are the factors that, in our experience, contribute to a fruitful, long-term partnership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Look for a shared alignment of values<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Outsourced logistics management is more than just a service \u2013 it\u2019s a partnership that is strengthened when both parties have shared values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For this reason, it\u2019s important to approach choosing your 3PL as you would any other business partnership. After all, your fulfillment partner will serve your customers as a major point of contact with your brand; they will be responsible for fulfilling orders in a way that aligns with your values and expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your brand values should be respected and upheld by your 3PL, so make sure they fully understand who you are as a business \u2013 for example, if sustainability<\/strong><\/a> is something you\u2019re passionate about, ensure your fulfillment partner has the means to help you achieve it, whether this relates to packaging, recycling or renewable energy sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find reviews and case studies of other businesses like yours that have worked with a given 3PL company in the past. You can find ILG\u2019s beauty case studies here<\/strong><\/a> to see examples of brands that already work with us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Look further than size and cost<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While the affordability and size of a given 3PL are key considerations, they\u2019re not the only ones \u2013 and, depending on your business\u2019 needs, they may not even be the most important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The difference between a good fulfillment company<\/em> and a great fulfillment partner <\/em>is often found in the smaller details \u2013 the qualities of working with them that aren\u2019t apparent at a glance. These qualities can show up in your first conversations with a potential partner and can be summarised by a willingness to \u2018go above and beyond\u2019 in the pursuit of a successful business relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ask these questions of any 3PLs on your shortlist:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n