What the industry
won't say out loud.
Insider knowledge from six years on the 3PL side. No SEO fluff, no stock listicles. Only things you can use in your next negotiation.
- Operations
Fulfillment KPIs: the 8 that really matter
Which metrics your 3PL should show you – and which it usually keeps quiet.
29 Jun 20269 min read - Costs
The hidden costs in a 3PL contract
Warehouse-space tricks, surcharge inflation, returns add-ons: where shops overpay by five figures a year.
22 Jun 202611 min read - Carrier
Negotiating carrier rates: 7 levers that really work
DHL, DPD, GLS, Post – how to genuinely cut rates without switching carrier.
15 Jun 202612 min read - Benchmarks
3PL costs DACH 2026 – what's the market rate?
Concrete price ranges for pick, pack, storage and surcharges in the DACH region, based on operational experience.
08 Jun 202610 min read - Contracts
23 clauses every 3PL contract contains
An ex-3PL managing director dissects the standard clauses and shows where shops leave money.
01 Jun 202614 min read
Everything in one PDF.
The articles here are snapshots. The guide brings all 23 clauses together in one document — with original wording, plain English and a counter-proposal per point. Free, with double opt-in. (Guide currently in German.)
Notes here do not replace individual advice. Binding assessments require a specific engagement.
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