5 bonnes raisons d'externaliser sa logistique e-commerce
Why and how to outsource your e-commerce logistics?
This is precisely the question that many companies are asking themselves, particularly in the e-commerce sector, which is experiencing exponential growth.
What is logistics outsourcing
Logistics outsourcing involves entrusting all or part of your supply chain to a specialised external logistics provider such as Futurlog. This strategy allows companies to delegate the management of their supply chain, including:
- Storage of goods
- Order preparation and packaging
- Product packaging
- Transport and delivery
- Customer returns management
- Inventory tracking
Why outsource your logistics
1. Benefit from the expertise of a specialised logistics provider
By using an omnichannel logistics provider, you benefit from the expertise of a professional who excels in supply chain management. This specialist is well-versed in the latest trends and developments in the logistics market, enabling you to optimise your processes.
The advantages of this expertise:
- Personalised support tailored to your industry
- Cutting-edge technologies for optimal inventory management
- Flexibility to support your e-commerce growth
- Development of new sales channels
2. Significantly reduce your logistics costs
Outsourcing logistics allows for substantial savings thanks to the providers’ privileged relationships with warehouses and carriers. These partnerships enable competitive rates to be negotiated based on volume.
Potential savings:
- Reduction in fixed costs (no need to recruit an in-house logistics team)
- Fewer errors and delays impacting variable costs
- Pooling of transport costs
With Futurlog, our customers achieve savings of up to 35% on their logistics costs thanks to:
✅ Our Best Price AI to select the most economical carrier
✅ Our volume effect in logistics and transport
✅ Our ongoing negotiations with the best partners on the market
3. Focus on your core business and growth
Supply chain management requires expertise, time and financial investment. Logistics outsourcing allows companies to reallocate their resources to their core business and growth objectives.
This approach optimises development potential by allowing each player to focus on their area of expertise.
4. Gain time and operational flexibility
Logistics outsourcing frees up valuable time that can be reinvested in strategic issues for the company. This collaboration with a logistics partner also provides crucial flexibility to:
- Manage seasonal sales
- Adapt to variations in order volumes
- Anticipate peaks in activity
Benefit from extensive geographical coverage thanks to multiple storage centres
5. Improve reliability and customer satisfaction
Using an expert logistics provider is a guarantee of quality and trust for your customers. Professional supply chain management has a direct impact on:
- Customer satisfaction through optimised delivery
- Reduced preparation errors
- Fewer delivery delays
- Minimised risk of damage
How to outsource your logistics
Step 1: Analyse your logistics needs
Accurately assess your needs based on:
- Type(s) of products sold
- Industry sector and specific characteristics
- Monthly/annual order volume
- Short- and medium-term growth objectives
- Desired delivery areas
Step 2: Compare logistics providers
Establish your selection criteria:
- Pricing and cost transparency
- Types of offers and services provided
- Availability and responsiveness of teams
- Technologies and systems used
- Customer references in your sector
Step 3: Select the ideal logistics partner
Choose the provider that best meets your requirements and with whom you can establish a lasting relationship of trust.
Futurlog : you trusted logistics partner
Simplify your logistics outsourcing with Futurlog!
Our offers are available on our website with complete transparency and no hidden costs. To obtain a free personalised quote, contact us and receive a response within 24 hours.
🔍Faq
As soon as order management becomes time-consuming or the growth of your activity exceeds your internal capabilities.
If your teams spend more time managing shipments than developing your brand, it’s time to delegate.
With Futurlog, you retain control of your operations while freeing yourself from the constraints of everyday life.
Outsourcing with Futurlog is:
reduce your costs by up to 35% thanks to mutualization and Best Price AI,
speed up your shipping times,
make your deliveries reliable and reduce errors,
strengthen your brand image through a premium customer experience.
You transform your fixed costs into variable costs and gain agility.
The right partner is not limited to storing and shipping. It must:
✅ understanding your e-commerce needs,
✅ propose a platform connected to your CMS and marketplaces,
✅ offer full visibility of your inventory and orders,
✅ and ensure human responsiveness in case of emergency.
Futurlog ticks these boxes with personalized support and an intuitive dashboard.
Because we bring together the best of both worlds:
technology (intelligent WMS, real-time tracking, AI Best Price),
and the human (dedicated Account Manager, responsive support, strategic guidance).
Our clients gain in competitiveness, speed and serenity.
With Futurlog, outsourcing your logistics becomes a direct growth lever.