Procurement Checklist

3PL RFP Checklist

Build a practical 3PL request-for-proposal checklist covering order profile, storage, integrations, retail routing, SLAs, pricing, and launch risk.

RFP readiness checklist

Order volume, SKU count, units per order, and forecast rangeStorage profile, pallet count, carton flow, and special handling needsDTC, wholesale, marketplace, and subscription channel requirementsShopping cart, ERP, EDI, WMS, and reporting integrationsRetail routing guides, carton labels, ASN, and chargeback preventionPick, pack, storage, receiving, returns, projects, and minimum feesSame-day cutoff, order accuracy, inventory accuracy, and support SLAsOnboarding owner, launch date, inventory transfer, and test order plan

Procurement summary

RFP readiness score

63%

Covered requirement areas

5 of 8

This RFP needs more detail before pricing. Missing requirements often lead to vague quotes, onboarding delays, or surprise accessorial fees.

Missing sections to add

Shopping cart, ERP, EDI, WMS, and reporting integrations
Retail routing guides, carton labels, ASN, and chargeback prevention
Same-day cutoff, order accuracy, inventory accuracy, and support SLAs