Guide
10 3PL Contract Red Flags for Shopify
Discover the 10 critical red flags in 3PL contracts that could cost your Shopify store thousands, and what to check...
Blog
Insights, guides, and updates from the Forthmatch team.
Guide
OTIF (On-Time-In-Full) for Shopify 3PLs
Boost Shopify 3PL performance with OTIF metrics: the definition, the calculation formula and target benchmarks for...
Guide
How to Run a 3PL Pilot Program Before Signing a Contract
Learn how to test a 3PL's capabilities with a pilot program before committing: the key metrics to track, timeline...
Guide
Managing a Multi-3PL Network for a Shopify Brand
Discover how SPOKE helps Shopify brands efficiently manage multiple 3PLs with Forthmatch's platform. Streamline...
Guide
How to Switch 3PL Providers Without Disruption
How to switch 3PL providers smoothly with a 90-day migration plan built on the SPOKE framework, so you minimize...
Guide
3PL Breach SLA: Recover Chargebacks
How Shopify brands can use the SPOKE framework to recover chargebacks from 3PLs that miss SLAs: the process, the...
Guide
3PL Quarterly Business Review Template
Quarterly business review with your 3PL: how to run an effective 3PL QBR, with a ready template and agenda you can...
Guide
The 3PL Accountability Playbook (2026)
Master 3PL accountability with SLA monitoring, RFP strategies and warehouse performance metrics: a playbook for...
Guide
How to Calculate Perfect Order Rate for a Shopify 3PL
Perfect order percentage: Learn how to calculate Perfect Order Rate for your Shopify 3PL operations.
Guide
Real-Time Fulfillment SLA Tracking for Shopify Stores
Track your 3PL's fulfillment speed with SPOKE's real-time SLA monitoring. Forthmatch helps Shopify merchants measure...
Guide
Free 3PL RFP Template (with Scoring Rubric) — 2026 Edition
Download a free 3PL RFP template with a weighted scoring rubric, and use the five-section SPOKE question framework...
Guide
3PL WMS for Shopify: Setup & Tracking
How Shopify brands monitor 3PL warehouse performance: the five SPOKE metrics, data sources, baselines and alert...
Guide
3PL SLA Monitoring Software for Shopify: 2026 Buyer's Guide
3PL SLA monitoring software for Shopify compared for 2026: features, pricing, and integration capabilities.
Guide
Shopify SKU Mismatch: France/UK 3PLs
Solve SKU mismatch issues between Shopify and France/UK 3PLs with Forthmatch. Streamline inventory management and...
Guide
Compare Courier Failure Rates
Forthmatch reveals which courier partners consistently fail deliveries. Compare 3PL performance metrics, identify...
Guide
Geographic Delivery Variance & RTO Rates
Forthmatch reveals how geographic delivery variance impacts RTO rates across regions. Learn to identify problem...
Operator Research
Product Recommendations & Bundling: 6 Operators
What 6 operators told us about product recommendations and bundling
Third-Party Logistics
In-House vs 3PL Fulfillment: 2026 Cost Breakdown
In-house vs outsourced fulfillment cost, fully unpacked: every cost factor that drives your true per-order...
Third-Party Logistics
3PL Custom Packaging Solutions Compared 2026
Compare the top 3PLs for custom packaging and branded inserts — kitting options, packaging capabilities, and how to...
Third-Party Logistics
3PL Performance Metrics: KPIs, Formulas and Scorecard
Calculate eight 3PL performance metrics with clear formulas, source systems, review cadence, and a practical monthly...
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