Beyond Price: Choosing the Right 3PL Partner

In this episode of Warehouse Automation Matters, host Mary Hart interviews Bryan Corbett, VP of Sales and Marketing at Barrett Distribution Centers. They discuss Bryan's journey into the 3PL industry, the importance of evaluating 3PLs beyond just cost and location, and the significance of human elements in logistics partnerships. Bryan shares insights on identifying red flags in potential partnerships, the role of robotics and automation in warehouses, and the factors that contribute to successful automation implementation.

00:00 Journey into the 3PL Industry

02:23 Evaluating 3PL Partnerships

04:19 Identifying Red Flags in 3PLs

06:32 The Role of People in 3PL Success

09:07 Marketing and Human Touch in 3PL

10:47 Automation and Robotics in Warehousing

11:54 Driving Change in Automation

12:32 Strategies for Moving What Matters