3PL Management

For years, private equity operating partners have approached logistics diligence with the same tradeoff: move fast with directional estimates, or slow down for operational precision. Most choose speed. And understandably so. In a competitive deal environment, operating teams need quick answers to questions like: Is this company overpaying for warehousing? Are fulfillment costs in line with market? Is the current 3PL footprint scalable? How much margin improvement is realistic

Most shippers track freight and labor—but overlook one of the most quietly expensive line items: pallets. Here’s how hidden pallet costs add up faster than you think.