Choose the right 3PL.
Avoid the wrong one.

3PL Bridge helps growth and enterprise brands evaluate, compare and select vetted fulfillment partners.

Direct Connect
Under 1,000 orders/mo
Need a fast solution? We have a process for that.
  • Introductions to vetted operators within 1 business day of your call
  • Operators get your requirements up front, so you never start a conversation over
  • Only operators that passed our vetting process
  • Bigger than expected? Move to Guided Decision anytime
Best for: growing brands with a clear need and a tight timeline
STEP 1
3-minute form
STEP 2
15-minute call
STEP 3
Intros in 1 business day
SAMPLE
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Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement
MUTUAL NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT

This Agreement is entered into between 3PL Bridge and [Your Brand] (each a “Party”).

1. Confidential Information. Order volumes, rates, invoices, customer data and operating details shared by either Party.

2. Use. Used only to evaluate fulfillment partners on [Your Brand]’s behalf.

3. Disclosure to operators. Shared with an operator only after [Your Brand] approves it in writing.

3PL Bridge
[Your Brand]
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Signed before you share a single file. Operators only see your data once you approve it, and your incumbent never hears about the search from us.
SAMPLE
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Decision-Making Criteria
CRITERION
WHAT WE HEARD
IMPORTANCE
Ship-day SLA
Orders in by 2pm ship the same day
5 / 5
Lot and expiry control
FEFO on every supplement SKU
5 / 5
Retail compliance
Big-box routing guides and labels
4 / 5
Peak capacity
Handle 3× volume in Q4
4 / 5
Cost per order
At or below today’s all-in cost
3 / 5
Your team ranks what matters. We turn it into a custom RFI and early quotes, so you can see whether a full RFP is worth it before you commit to one.
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3PL Selection Review
Operator A
Southeast
4.6 / 5
Strongest: retail compliance
Inside view: added a second shift this year; peak labor is stable.
Operator B
Midwest
4.3 / 5
Strongest: cost per order
Inside view: new WMS going live; ask about cutover timing.
Operator C
West
3.9 / 5
Strongest: West Coast transit times
Inside view: strong floor lead; account management is thin.
Scored against your criteria, with what we know from walking their floors. You choose who to meet.
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Projected monthly cost
Modeled on your last 90 days of orders
OPERATOR A
OPERATOR B
OPERATOR C
TOTAL
$32,450
$31,950
$33,300
Warehousing
$4,200
$3,600
$4,800
Fulfillment
$9,850
$11,200
$8,900
Parcel
$18,400
$17,150
$19,600
Every quote is run against your actual order history, so you compare like for like, then tour the sites that make the cut.
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Expert contract support
Rate increase caps
Minimums and accessorials
Inventory loss and liability
SLAs with real remedies
Termination and exit terms
We make sure the terms are fair to your brand before you sign.
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Brand Success Manager check-in
Your criteria, scored after go-live
CRITERION
30 DAYS
60 DAYS
90 DAYS
Ship-day SLA
4.2
4.6
4.8
Order accuracy
4.5
4.7
4.9
Communication
3.8
4.3
4.6
INVOICE AUDIT
Pallet storage billed at $22.00, quoted at $18.00 → Credit requested
We stay with you after go-live, check you’re billed the way you were quoted, and help you move if a partnership isn’t working.
Guided Decision
1,000+ orders/mo or large B2B
Save months of searching. We've already done the legwork.
Confidential from day one · NDA signed first
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Custom RFI and early quotes: see if an RFP makes sense
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Operator review: detailed experience and inside knowledge
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Apples-to-apples pricing and site tours
4
Expert contract support
✓
After launch: Brand Success Manager
Start my evaluation
We coordinate every meeting, so you never start at zero
OUR PROCESS
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Screened. Visited. Scored. Re-evaluated.
BEFORE WE INTRODUCE YOU
Intake screening
In-person site visit
Formal scorecard
ONCE YOU’RE LIVE
Your feedback counts
Yearly site visits
Quarterly reviews
75 years of combined 3PL operating experience on our team
Read the full vetting process (PDF) →

Large B2B and wholesale programs go through Guided Decision whatever the order count. One order can be thousands of pallets.

RATE BENCHMARK · FOR BRANDS SHIPPING 1,000+ ORDERS/MO
Find out if you're overpaying. 10% savings or we pay you $500.
Your invoices stay confidential. NDA available.

1,500+ brands helped · 350 vetted operators · 75 years of combined 3PL operating experience

Trusted by top brands worldwide
Built for the decision
not the browse

For brands making meaningful fulfillment decisions, not casually browsing providers.

Neutral recommendations

We have no warehouses to fill, so every recommendation is focused on finding the right operational fit for your brand.

Vetted partner network

Every 3PL in our network is screened for capability, volume fit, service standards, and real-world operating strength.

Operator-led process

Built by people who have run logistics operations, negotiated 3PL agreements, and seen where poor-fit decisions break down.

Transparent economics

Free to brands, always. We’re paid by 3PL partners, and we explain exactly how that works before any introduction.

Regional Manager, DHL

The experience was exceptional. Communication was frequent and responses where quick wheninformation was requested. I would absolutely recommend 3PL Bridge to our partners and will beutilizing 3PL Bridge for our future operational needs.

Operations Specialist, Vita

The team at 3PL Bridge go above and beyond to helptheir clients. Communication is a top priority for themand they are extremely quick to keep you up to date. Iam extremely satisfied with the service I was provided.

Founder, Mod+Jo

3PL Bridge is perfect for our business needs. Within amonth, we signed a contract with our 3PL operations.Thanks again! I will be referring your services to all ofmy fellow business owners

Jordan Flynn

Jordan did an amazing job connecting us with the perfect 3PL for our business needs. Within a month, we signed a contract with our perfect fit. Thanks again! I will be referring your services to all of my fellow business owners.

Brian S

3PL Bridge helped me find a warehouse solution for my growing business. They took the time to understand my pain points and refer me to the best 3PL clients.

COO, Tzumi

3PL Bridge delivered fast, competitively priced solutions during a tight market. Their transparency and service gave us leverage.

The Difference Between Choosing a 3PL and Choosing Well

Most brands rely on the same broken process — inbound sales calls, referral guesses, and surface-level RFPs. 3PL Bridge replaces that with a structured selection framework built by operators, not procurement teams.

Start your 3PL search

most brands

Rely on sales decks
Get leads from referral luck
Re-evaluate after a bad fit
Miss hidden cost structures
Weak operational validation
Requirements mapped before any outreach
Evaluated against your actual operations
Partners audited, not just listed
Full cost model validated upfront
Outcomes defined before you sign
What happen
after you reach out

No sales pressure. No provider contact until you've approved the direction.

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We review
your intake

Within one business day, a senior consultant reviews your requirements. If there's a clear fit, we confirm scope and timeline before anything else moves.

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Operator-led process

Before we contact a single 3PL, we map your operational requirements, identify your non-negotiables, and build a shortlist criteria document — shared with you for approval.

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Your search starts on your terms

Only after you've signed off on the criteria do we engage our vetted network. You stay in control of the process at every stage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to understand before evaluating a new 3PL, reassessing an existing partner, or entering a more rigorous selection process.

What is 3PL Bridge?
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Is 3PL Bridge a 3PL, broker, or consultant?
Who is 3PL Bridge best for?
Does it cost brands anything to work with 3PL Bridge?
How does 3PL Bridge stay objective if providers pay?
How long does the 3PL selection process usually take?
What kinds of 3PL providers does 3PL Bridge work with?
Can 3PL Bridge help if we already have a 3PL?
When should a brand switch 3PL providers?