Bridging the Gap Between 3PL and 4PL: Custom Fulfillment Solutions for Promo Distributors

Promotional distributors often outsource fulfillment, but many traditional 3PLs are rigid—offering one-size-fits-all processes, limited custom packaging, poor handling of hybrid (stock + print-on-demand) orders, and constrained international reach. Those gaps can raise freight costs, slow delivery, and weaken the branded unboxing experience.

This episode explains the 3PL vs 4PL difference and introduces Xpedite as a hybrid solution: a hands-on fulfillment provider that also acts like a strategic logistics partner. Xpedite combines warehousing, in-house digital printing, global partner networks, custom kitting/packaging, and batch project support to handle complex promo workflows and international distribution.

In a Q&A with Laura Harper, Xpedite’s Owner/President, learn how their dedicated operations managers, white-glove customization, and flexible processes solve common distributor pain points—and what to look for in a fulfillment partner that truly understands the promo industry.