Author: Eranga Kalyana

In today’s fast-paced business environment, companies are constantly looking for ways to optimize their supply chains while maintaining efficiency and cost-effectiveness. One of the smartest strategies businesses can adopt is outsourcing labor-intensive Value-Added Services (VAS) to a trusted 3PL warehousing and logistics provider.

At Logicare, we specialize in providing a range of VAS, including Packing, Kitting, Sticker Pasting, Labelling, Assembly, and reworking—tailored to meet your unique requirements. Our efficiency and credibility have earned the trust of big brands, and here’s why outsourcing these services can be a game-changer for your business.

1. Cost Savings & Attractive Rates

Managing an in-house team for packaging, labeling, and assembly can be costly. It requires investment in labor, training, equipment, and storage space. By outsourcing to a specialized 3PL provider, you eliminate these overhead costs and gain access to attractive rates without compromising on quality.

Evolution of Supply Chain Management

The field of supply chain management has always been a complex orchestration of various components, all working together to efficiently deliver products to the end customer. Historically, the primary objective of supply chain management was aligning the supply of goods and services with consumer demand. The approach was straightforward: procure raw materials, guide them through value-added stages, and ultimately deliver the finished products to customers.

Those days are long gone, as supply chains have evolved beyond national borders in recent decades, forming an intricate global web. Thanks to decreasing trade barriers and increased global integration, supply chains have gained the ability to deliver a wide array of products to consumers across the globe.

However, recent times have exposed the fragility of these expansive supply chains. Events like the far-reaching impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, geopolitical tensions, and conflicts such as the war in Ukraine and war in Gaza have profoundly shaken the very foundations of supply chains. Furthermore, the looming threat of climate change and other global societal challenges have added another layer of complexity, creating an unprecedented challenge for companies. We can all recall the bottlenecks, widespread shortages, and even the sight of unfinished vehicles parked due to semiconductor shortages.