Evaluating Your 3PL Partnership After Section 321 Changes
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The recent changes to Mexico's Section 321 policies have many brands questioning their current fulfillment partnerships. If your 3PL was chosen primarily for their border-skipping capabilities, it's worth taking a fresh look at your fulfillment strategy.
Key Questions to Consider
When evaluating your current 3PL partnership, ask:
Core Capabilities Beyond 321
- What other operational strengths do they offer?
- How strong is their multi-channel expertise?
- What is their track record with retail compliance?
- How do they handle peak season scaling?
Strategic Alignment
- Does their infrastructure match your growth needs?
- Can they support your channel expansion plans?
- Do they have experience in your vertical?
- How strong are their quality control systems?
Adaptation Capabilities
- What alternative solutions are they proposing?
- How quickly can they implement changes?
- What is their contingency planning process?
- How do they handle transitions?
When to Consider a Change
A 3PL change may be worth exploring if:
- Your current partner lacks experience beyond 321 fulfillment
- They don't have strong retail compliance capabilities
- Their locations don't align with your customer base
- They lack expertise in your product category
- Their technology infrastructure is limited
How Capacity Can Help
For brands affected by these changes, we offer:
Immediate Support
- Full-service transition planning
- Retail compliance expertise
- Multi-channel orchestration
- Custom integration support
Long-Term Value
- Beauty and wellness vertical expertise
- Quality control excellence
- Strategic locations for U.S. distribution
Transition Assistance
- Detailed onboarding process
- Inventory management support
- System integration expertise
- Training and documentation
Next Steps
If you're considering a 3PL change:
- Assess your current situation objectively
- Document your core requirements
- Evaluate potential partners thoroughly
- Plan for a careful transition
Contact us to discuss how we can support your fulfillment needs during this transition period.