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• 1PL, 2PL, 3PL, 4PL and 5PL – the logistics models explainedThe difference between first-, second-, third-, fourth- and fifth-party logistics: who owns what, who does the work, and when each model makes sense.
• 3PL after the port or airport – Gävle, Stockholm and Arlanda3PL warehousing, pallet handling and pick and pack for goods arriving via the Port of Gävle, Stockholm Norvik, Stockholm's ferry ports, Rosersberg or Arlanda.
• 3PL for small ecommerce businesses – why outsourcing can make sense earlier than you thinkWhy third-party logistics can suit smaller online stores too: when it makes sense, the benefits, what to look out for and what to ask a 3PL partner.
• 3PL in Sweden – outsourced warehousing and logisticsThird-party logistics in Sweden for B2B and ecommerce: receiving, storage, picking, packing, shipping and returns, tracked in Ongoing WMS.
• 3PL integrations – connect your webshop, ERP and warehouseConnect Shopify, WooCommerce, Centra, Adobe Commerce, Askås, Fortnox, Business Central, Visma.net or nShift to our warehouse through Ongoing WMS integrations.
• 3PL onboarding – from decision to live operations3PL onboarding step by step: needs analysis, master data and SKU setup, integration, go-live testing and a controlled switch from your current warehouse or 3PL.
• 3PL pricing: what affects the cost of ecommerce logistics?How 3PL is priced, the biggest cost drivers, how to calculate a monthly cost and compare quotes with your own warehouse – and why flexible pricing matters.
• 3PL vs fulfillment – what is the difference and which fits best?3PL vs fulfillment: fulfillment covers order to delivery; 3PL also covers warehousing, receiving, returns and B2B flows. How to choose the right scope.
• A warehouse near the E4 – why geography matters for logistics in SwedenHow warehouse location affects lead times and delivery precision in Sweden – and why a site near the E4 between Gävle, Uppsala and Stockholm helps.
• About Karlholm LogisticsKarlholm Logistics AB is a Swedish 3PL founded in 2015, with its warehouse in Karlholmsbruk near the E4 between Gävle, Uppsala and Stockholm.
• API and EDI integration with a 3PL – and advance shipping noticesAPI, EDI and ASN integration with a 3PL warehouse: API links to the WMS, EDI for B2B orders and DESADV, and ASNs that tell the warehouse what is arriving.
• B2B logistics in Sweden3PL for B2B logistics in Sweden: pallet and carton goods, planned deliveries to retailers and distributors, returns and claims – with scalable capacity.
• B2B logistics with planned deliveries – how to get better controlPlanned B2B deliveries give better control of outbound: clearer overview, even workload, fewer mistakes and higher delivery precision. What a good setup needs.
• B2B vs B2C logistics: what is the difference in the warehouse?B2B vs B2C logistics: how order profile, picking, packing, delivery, documents and returns differ – and how one 3PL warehouse serves both from shared stock.
• Barcodes in logistics – EAN, GTIN, UPC, SSCC and GS1 explainedBarcodes in logistics: EAN, GTIN, UPC and SSCC compared, what GS1 does, when QR and RFID are used, and which barcodes a 3PL needs on products and pallets.
• Connecting your webshop to a 3PL: how Shopify and WooCommerce integrations workHow a webshop and 3PL integration works: the data that must flow, Shopify and WooCommerce with Ongoing WMS, common problems and a go-live test plan.
• Contact Karlholm LogisticsContact Karlholm Logistics about 3PL, ecommerce fulfillment or B2B logistics in Sweden. Send an enquiry, book a meeting or call +46 294 400 40.
• Container unloading – from shipping container to stockContainer unloading in Sweden: palletised and floor-loaded containers, hand unloading, sorting, re-palletising, labelling and registration into stock.
• Cross-docking – from inbound to outbound with minimal storageCross-docking in Sweden: goods with known recipients are received, sorted and sent on without putaway in our 3PL warehouse, including after container unloading.
• Delivery accuracy in warehousing – why the customer experience is decided in the last stepsWhat delivery accuracy means, which warehouse steps decide it – order data, picking, packing, labelling, dispatch – and how scanning and a WMS keep it high.
• Dimensional weight – how carriers charge for volume, and how to reduce itDimensional (volumetric) weight explained: how carriers calculate chargeable weight from dimensions, a worked example, and how packaging lowers shipping costs.
• Ecommerce fulfillment in SwedenOutsourced ecommerce fulfillment from a Swedish warehouse: receiving, storage, order picking, packing, shipping and returns that scale with your sales.
• Ecommerce returns: how to build an efficient returns flow and cut costsHow to design an ecommerce returns flow that saves money and keeps customers happy: policy, identification, inspection, fast restocking, KPIs and a checklist.
• Environmental policyKarlholm Logistics' environmental policy: energy efficiency, recycling, right-sized packaging and the goal of zero plastic in outbound packaging.
• EU market entry logistics – using Sweden as your distribution baseHow to plan logistics for entering the Swedish and EU market from abroad: workstreams, responsibilities, process and when Sweden makes sense for stock.
• EUR pallets, pallet positions and pallet racking explainedEUR pallet size and common Nordic pallet types, what a pallet position is, how pallet storage is priced and how to prepare palletised goods for a 3PL.
• Experience in 3PL – why knowledge and routine matter more than many thinkHow a 3PL partner's experience shows in daily routines – structure from the start, fewer errors, calm handling of change – and the questions that reveal it.
• Faster shipping, happier customers – why logistics speed drives growthWhy delivery speed shapes customer satisfaction and repeat purchases – and what decides how fast orders ship: location, structure, peak capacity and systems.
• FIFO, FEFO and LIFO – stock rotation methods explainedWhat FIFO, FEFO and LIFO mean in a warehouse, how they differ, which products need FEFO and expiry dates, and what a 3PL needs to apply the right rotation rule.
• FTL, LTL, FCL, LCL and TEU – freight terms for inbound shipmentsFTL vs LTL and FCL vs LCL explained: full and part truckloads, full and shared container loads, TEU, when each makes sense and what it means for 3PL receiving.
• Fulfillment in Sweden: the benefits of a local warehouseWhy stock in Sweden can shorten delivery times to Swedish customers, simplify returns and improve control – for Swedish and foreign online retailers.
• Goods receiving: how the inbound process works, step by stepGoods receiving step by step: how inbound goods are checked, registered, labelled and put away, and why receiving decides stock accuracy in a 3PL warehouse.
• Growing internationally: logistics for exporting from SwedenPlan logistics for selling from a Swedish warehouse to other markets: delivery promise, item data, EU vs non-EU customs and VAT, export flow and returns.
• Heavy goods handling in the warehouse – what a safe, smooth flow requiresHeavy and bulky goods handling: the space, forklift handling, structure and safety routines a warehouse needs – and what to ask a 3PL before outsourcing.
• How 3PL can reduce fixed costs – and make warehousing more cost-effectiveHow 3PL reduces fixed warehouse costs: premises, staff, systems and administration become flexible costs. What to compare when you calculate.
• How ecommerce fulfillment works – what's included, step by stepWhat ecommerce fulfillment includes, step by step – from needs analysis and receiving to picking, packing, shipping and returns – and when to outsource.
• How order picking and packing work at a logistics partnerOrder picking and packing at a 3PL, step by step – order import, pick lists, checks, packaging and labelling – and what makes a good pick-and-pack flow.
• How to choose the right 3PL partner for your ecommerce businessEight things to check before choosing a 3PL: services included, peak capacity, systems, quality, returns, communication, location and fit with your products.
• HS codes and commodity codes – how goods are classified for customsWhat HS codes, EU commodity codes (CN and TARIC) and country of origin are, why correct classification matters, and which data your warehouse needs.
• Importing goods to Sweden from outside the EU – logistics and 3PL setupImporting into Sweden is a customs and a logistics process. Who does what – seller, forwarder, customs party, 3PL, goods owner – and how goods reach stock.
• Incoterms explained – EXW, FOB, CIF, DAP, DDP and the handover to the warehouseWhat Incoterms are, the eleven rules in Incoterms 2020, what EXW, FOB, CIF, DAP and DDP mean in practice, and why the chosen rule matters for delivery to a 3PL.
• Inventory management and pick lists – better structure in the daily warehouse flowHow inventory management and pick lists create order in the warehouse, faster picking and higher delivery precision – and what to ask a 3PL about it.
• Item setup and stock listing – building a more structured warehouseItem setup and stock listing are the foundation of a structured warehouse: faster picking, fewer errors, reliable stock balances and easier growth.
• Landed cost – the true cost of getting a product to your warehouse and customerWhat landed cost is, which costs to include – freight, duty, fees, receiving – a worked example, and how it differs from COGS and logistics cost.
• Loading and unloading in the warehouse – why forklift handling decides the flowLoading and unloading in a 3PL warehouse: why they are critical for a safe, efficient flow, how each works step by step, what goes wrong and what to ask.
• Moving from your own warehouse to a 3PL: a complete guide for online retailersWhen to leave your own warehouse, the benefits of 3PL and how to move step by step: data, integration, physical move, pilot and follow-up – plus a checklist.
• Nordic fulfillment for international brands – a logistics base in SwedenEnter the Swedish and Nordic market without building your own warehouse: inbound, storage, B2B and B2C orders, returns and Ongoing WMS integration from Sweden.
• Ongoing WMS at Karlholm LogisticsKarlholm Logistics runs its warehouse on Ongoing WMS: scanning at every step, stock and order visibility for customers, and integrations with webshops and ERPs.
• Order intake, order registration and customer registration – where warehouse precision beginsWhy receiving and registering orders and customer data correctly decides picking accuracy, delivery precision and follow-up in a 3PL warehouse.
• OTIF, OTD and DIFOT – measuring delivery performanceWhat is OTIF? On Time In Full, OTD and DIFOT explained: how to calculate them, why definitions must be agreed, and how they fit with 3PL order accuracy.
• Pallet breaking in 3PL – why it matters for smoother order handlingWhat pallet breaking (breaking bulk) is, when it is needed, how it works step by step and why it matters in warehouses that serve both B2B and B2C orders.
• Pallet goods and carton goods in outsourced logistics – what companies need to considerPallet goods vs carton goods: the different storage, handling and workflows each needs in a warehouse, and what to ask a 3PL that must handle both.
• Pallet handling – receiving, checking, re-palletising and storagePallet handling in Sweden: receiving and checking pallets, re-palletising, labelling, storage and picking from full pallets to single units.
• Peak and off-peak seasons in warehouse logistics – building a flexible solutionPeak and off-peak seasons in warehouse logistics: the risks of fixed capacity, what a good setup looks like in high and low season, and what to ask a 3PL.
• Peak season in ecommerce: how to prepare your warehouse for Black Friday and ChristmasA step-by-step plan for ecommerce peaks: usable forecasts, campaign calendar, inbound timing, slotting, staffing, packaging, returns and follow-up.
• Picking strategies and slotting – efficient order picking as volumes growHow batch picking, wave picking and slotting make order picking efficient as volumes grow – with fast-moving items placed where they are easiest to reach.
• Privacy policyHow Karlholm Logistics AB collects, uses and protects personal data on this website, in enquiries and in customer meetings, and your rights under the GDPR.
• Returns management for ecommerceOutsourced ecommerce returns in Sweden: receiving, inspection, repacking and fast restocking, with every return scanned and traceable in Ongoing WMS.
• Safety stock, reorder point and EOQ – how much stock to holdSafety stock, reorder point (ROP) and EOQ explained with simple formulas and examples, and how they affect stockouts and storage costs at a 3PL.
• Scanning at every step – why it gives better control of the logistics flowScanning in the warehouse at receiving, putaway, picking, packing and dispatch gives better control, traceability and stock accuracy – and the risks without it.
• Security in third-party logistics – why safe warehouse handling mattersSecurity in 3PL: reliable receiving, stable warehouse handling, safe picking and dispatch, scanning and follow-up – and what to ask your 3PL partner.
• Service and close collaboration in 3PL – why customer focus matters more than you thinkPersonal service in 3PL: why clear communication and customer focus decide how well the partnership works, and what to look for when comparing providers.
• SLAs and KPIs – measurable service levels in 3PLHow a 3PL SLA and a few well-defined KPIs – order accuracy, inventory accuracy, OTIF – make warehousing and fulfillment measurable and easier to manage.
• Small-item shelf picking in 3PL – better order in stock and deliveriesWhy small-item shelf picking matters for companies with many SKUs or mixed orders – better order, higher delivery precision, alongside pallet goods.
• Stocktaking in the warehouse and 3PL – better control of stock balancesWhy stocktaking matters for accurate stock balances, why deviations occur, full vs cycle counts, how scanning helps and what to ask a 3PL about stock control.
• Tailored warehouse solutions – why flexibility matters for small and large companiesWhy standard warehouse setups rarely fit everyone, what a tailored 3PL solution means for small and large companies, and what to ask a warehouse partner.
• Traceability – barcode scanning, batch, lot and serial numbersTraceability in a Swedish 3PL: barcode scanning at every step, batch and lot tracking with FEFO/FIFO, and serial number tracking down to the individual unit.
• Value-added services – kitting, labelling and product packagingValue-added warehouse services in Sweden: kitting and product packaging, labelling, pallet breaking and other agreed handling alongside 3PL and fulfillment.
• Warehousing in Sweden for foreign companiesWarehousing in Sweden for foreign companies: pallet, mixed and floor storage with stock control, pallet breaking and labelling – expandable into fulfillment.
• What is 3PL? How third-party logistics worksWhat is 3PL? Third-party logistics means an external partner runs your warehousing, picking, packing, shipping and returns. How it works and who benefits.
• What is a SKU? Stock keeping units and units of measure explainedWhat is a SKU? Stock keeping units explained: how a SKU differs from a barcode, units of measure, packaging levels and preparing SKU data for a 3PL.
• What is an EORI number? A guide for companies importing into the EUWhat an EORI number is, who needs one, where companies inside and outside the EU register, and how EORI relates to customs representation and a 3PL warehouse.
• Why growing ecommerce businesses outsource their logisticsWhy growing ecommerce brands outsource logistics: eight reasons, from time and scalability to peaks, delivery speed, fixed costs and better processes.
• WMS for ecommerce: what a warehouse management system does – and why we use Ongoing WMSWhat a WMS does for ecommerce and 3PL visibility, how data flows between your webshop and Ongoing WMS, and what to check before go-live.

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