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# Essendant

Essendant is built upon a strong legacy of brands you know and trust, including United Stationers, LagasseSweet, and Azerty.

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://www.essendant.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [Marketplace and Channel Expansion: Essendant’s Essential Guide for Enterprise Fulfillment](https://www.essendant.com/articles/marketplace-and-channel-expansion-essendants-essential-guide-for-enterprise-fulfillment/) - Omnichannel selling introduces major operational complexity. An experienced 3PL partner like Essendant can help brands navigate these complexities. Read more.
- [Mastering Digital Platforms: Is a Marketplace Agency the Right Partner for You?](https://www.essendant.com/articles/mastering-digital-platforms-is-a-marketplace-agency-the-right-partner-for-you/)
- [Essendant is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Rithum, an industry-leading global commerce solutions company](https://www.essendant.com/news/essendant-is-pleased-to-announce-a-strategic-partnership-with-rithum-an-industry-leading-global-commerce-solutions-company/)
- [Essendant Wins New Contract with PACE for Distribution of Office Products, Furniture, JanSan and Foodservice Supplies](https://www.essendant.com/news/essendant-wins-new-contract-with-pace-for-distribution-of-office-products-furniture-jansan-and-foodservice-supplies/)
- [Essendant Expands Digital Offering to Include Mercado Libre, Latin America's Largest Ecommerce Marketplace](https://www.essendant.com/news/essendant-expands-digital-offering-to-include-mercado-libre-latin-americas-largest-ecommerce-marketplace/)
- [Common Ecommerce Fulfillment Bottlenecks and How to Fix Them](https://www.essendant.com/articles/common-e-commerce-fulfillment-bottlenecks-and-how-to-fix-them/)
- [Essendant Appoints Patrick Allard to Lead Its Fulfillment Services Division](https://www.essendant.com/news/essendant-appoints-patrick-allard-to-lead-its-fulfillment-services-division/)
- [How Dropshipping Can Enhance The Customer Experience and Improve Financial Performance](https://www.essendant.com/white-papers/how-dropshipping-can-enhance-the-customer-experience-and-improve-financial-performance/)
- [Essendant Helps Three Brands Accelerate Growth, Reach Global Markets](https://www.essendant.com/news/essendant-helps-three-brands-accelerate-growth-reach-global-markets/)
- [6 Compelling Ways a 3PL Can Solve Your Biggest Fulfillment and Supply Chain Challenges](https://www.essendant.com/articles/6-compelling-ways-a-3pl-can-solve-your-biggest-fulfillment-and-supply-chain-challenges/)
- [How to Improve Fulfillment to Level Up Your Customer Experience](https://www.essendant.com/white-papers/how-to-improve-fulfillment-to-level-up-your-customer-experience/) - With 100+ years as a wholesale distributor, Essendant offers logistics expertise as a 3PL fulfillment provider. Read the entire fulfillment services whitepaper.
- [3 Signs You’ve Outgrown Your 3PL](https://www.essendant.com/articles/3-signs-youve-outgrown-your-3pl/) - Third-party logistics providers (3PLs) are designed to meet unique inventory management and fulfillment needs. Here are 3 big signs you have outgrown your 3PL.
- [How One Company Achieved Their Growth Goals by Partnering with Essendant](https://www.essendant.com/case-studies/how-one-company-achieved-their-growth-goals-by-partnering-with-essendant-fulfillment-services/) - B2B Case Study: How Chagrinovations’ BUSINESS DOUBLED with help from Essendant Fulfillment Services. Watch a video and read the complete case study here.
- [PPC ECC Template](https://www.essendant.com/uncategorized/ppc-ecc-template/)
- [Whether to Outsource Fulfillment to a 3PL or Keep In-House: 7 Considerations](https://www.essendant.com/white-papers/whether-to-outsource-fulfillment-to-a-3pl-or-keep-in-house-7-considerations/)
- [How a 3PL Can Support DTC Growth](https://www.essendant.com/articles/how-a-3pl-can-support-dtc-growth/)
- [Is Your Fulfillment Operation Ready for Social Selling?](https://www.essendant.com/articles/is-your-fulfillment-operation-ready-for-social-selling/) - When stacked against traditional eCommerce, social selling offers unique challenges that a 3PL can help to address. Learn more in this article from Essendant.
- [Checklist: Is This 3PL Right for You?](https://www.essendant.com/infographics/checklist-is-this-3pl-right-for-you/)
- [Cheat Sheet: 3PL Pricing: An Overview](https://www.essendant.com/infographics/cheat-sheet-3pl-pricing-an-overview/) - When deciding whether to outsource fulfillment or keep it in-house, you must weigh the costs. This cheat sheet outlines how 3PLs charge for their services.
- [Cheat Sheet: 10 Essentials to Cover in Your Bid Document](https://www.essendant.com/infographics/cheat-sheet-10-essentials-to-cover-in-your-bid-document/) - To evaluate potential 3PL partners, they must understand your business needs. This cheat sheet guides you through the key points of an effective RFP document.
- [5 ways wholesale distribution helps sellers expand product assortment](https://www.essendant.com/articles/5-ways-wholesale-distribution-helps-sellers-expand-product-assortment/) - Using wholesale distribution resources, merchants can add an entire product catalog or select complementary product lines to increase order values. Read more.
- [How To Find the Right Fit With a 3PL Partner](https://www.essendant.com/articles/how-to-find-the-right-fit-with-a-3pl-partner/) - Engaging with a 3PL is a complex decision with significant stakes for your supply chain strategy. Here are 7 factors to consider when looking for a 3PL.
- [How To Take Control of Your Fulfillment with a 3PL](https://www.essendant.com/articles/how-to-take-control-of-your-fulfillment-with-a-3pl/) - If your fulfillment operation can’t keep up with rising demand and complex processes, it may be time to call a third-party logistics provider (3PL). Read more.
- [Wholesale Distributor vs. 3PL: What’s the Difference and How Do They Work?](https://www.essendant.com/articles/wholesale-distributor-vs-3pl-whats-the-difference-and-how-do-they-work/) - Wholesale distribution and third-party logistics are two business models that share similarities. This article explores the features and benefits of each model.
- [Engaging a 3PL to Improve Inbound Supplier Shipments](https://www.essendant.com/articles/engaging-a-3pl-to-improve-inbound-supplier-shipments/)
- [A Flexible Approach to Evolving Retailer Inventory Strategies](https://www.essendant.com/articles/a-flexible-approach-to-evolving-retailer-inventory-strategies/)
- [Partnerships Offer Broadening of Supply Chain Perspective](https://www.essendant.com/news/partnerships-offer-broadening-of-supply-chain-perspective/)
- [Essendant Expands Its Foodservice Category](https://www.essendant.com/news/foodservice-expansion/)
- [Essendant Optimizes Its Supply Chain to Create a More Streamlined Furniture Fulfillment Program](https://www.essendant.com/news/essendant-optimizes-its-supply-chain-to-create-a-more-streamlined-furniture-fulfillment-program/)
- [Essendant Recognized in the 2023 and 2024 VETS Indexes](https://www.essendant.com/news/vets-indexes-award/)
- [PPC EFS Template](https://www.essendant.com/uncategorized/5185/)
- [Top 6 Measures of a Successful 3PL Partnership](https://www.essendant.com/articles/top-6-measures-of-a-successful-3pl-partnership/) - What performance improvements can you expect from working with a specific 3PL? This article covers 6 critical warehouse 3PL metrics. Read more.
- [Unlock the Full Potential of Your 3PL Relationship – From Transactional to Strategic](https://www.essendant.com/articles/unlock-the-full-potential-of-your-3pl-relationship-from-transactional-to-strategic/)
- [How One Marketplace Seller Grew Their eCommerce Business Tenfold by Partnering with Essendant Wholesale Services](https://www.essendant.com/case-studies/how-one-marketplace-seller-grew-their-ecommerce-business-tenfold-by-partnering-with-essendant-wholesale-services/)
- [How to Choose the Right Logistics Partner for Your Business](https://www.essendant.com/white-papers/how-to-choose-the-right-logistics-partner-for-your-business/) - Shippers are looking for third-party logistics providers that can take on their order fulfillment. Here’s how to find the right 3PL for your requirements.
- [Three Keys to a Successful Drop Shipping Program](https://www.essendant.com/white-papers/three-keys-to-a-successful-drop-shipping-program/) - A white paper on 3 strategies to help merchants satisfy ever-more-demanding online shoppers without adding a lot of operational expense. Read more.

## Pages

- [HOME](https://www.essendant.com/) - Essendant helps resellers drive their businesses forward by powering smarter operations, category expansion, and strategies for business growth.
- [Foodservice](https://www.essendant.com/foodservice/) - With 3970+ items and growing, Essendant's foodservice assortment has evolved to set you up for success in this thriving market. Learn more here.
- [Supplier Resources](https://www.essendant.com/supplier-resources/) - Any supplier wishing to be considered should review information from our Diversity and Inclusion program and agree to our requirements, Terms and Conditions.
- [Ecommerce Services](https://www.essendant.com/ecommerce-services/) - Outsource eCommerce management to Essendant's expert team. With flexible solutions and proprietary software, we'll get you set up, selling, and thriving online fast."
- [3PL Fulfillment](https://www.essendant.com/3pl-fulfillment/) - Enhance your brand with Essendant 3PL : Omnichannel Fulfillment, Retail Drop Ship, B2C + Network Replenishment, Amazon Prime Certified Network and more.
- [Wholesale Distribution](https://www.essendant.com/wholesale-distribution/) - Essendant's national wholesale distribution network is your key to 35+ facilities, 49K+ items in 7 categories, faster delivery, fewer out-of-stocks. Learn more.
- [FAQs](https://www.essendant.com/faqs/) - Find out more about Essendant with these answers to commonly asked questions about Wholesale Distribution, Fulfillment Services, Employment and much more.
- [About Us](https://www.essendant.com/about-us/) - We connect customers with a vast product assortment, world class fulfillment network, and leading-edge sales, marketing and digital tools. Learn more.
- [Wholesale Assortment Story](https://www.essendant.com/productassortment/)
- [Existing Customers](https://www.essendant.com/for-existing-customers/) - Log in for Reseller and Customer Portals: Solutions Central, Azerty, BiggestBook, and Empower Central.
- [New Way Forward](https://www.essendant.com/new-way-forward/)
- [Connected Commerce](https://www.essendant.com/connected-commerce/) - Connected Commerce: Essendant's powerful fusion of order fulfillment, channel access and eCommerce services takes your brand to the next level. Learn more.
- [Shopify  + Essendant - Fully Integrated for Fast Fulfillment](https://www.essendant.com/shopify-fulfillment/)
- [Thanks for your request](https://www.essendant.com/shopify-fulfillment-thank-you/)
- [Amazon Fulfillment Woes? Essendant Delivers for You - A](https://www.essendant.com/amazon-sfp-3pl-a/) - Partner with the 3PL supporting top-rated Amazon Prime retailers with expertise in Seller Fulfilled Prime (SFP) and Fulfillment By Amazon (FBA) prep. Read more.
- [Amazon Fulfillment Woes? Essendant Delivers for You - B](https://www.essendant.com/amazon-sfp-3pl-b/) - Partner with the 3PL supporting top-rated Amazon Prime retailers with expertise in Seller Fulfilled Prime (SFP) and Fulfillment By Amazon (FBA) prep. Read more.
- [Thanks for your request](https://www.essendant.com/amazon-sfp-3pl-thank-you-b/)
- [Thanks for your request](https://www.essendant.com/amazon-sfp-3pl-thank-you-a/)
- [Did Your 3PL Meet Your Holiday Expectations? | Essendant – B](https://www.essendant.com/3pl-holiday-omnichannel-fulfillment-b/)
- [Did Your 3PL Meet Your Holiday Expectations? | Essendant – A](https://www.essendant.com/3pl-holiday-omnichannel-fulfillment-a/) - Dreading the peak holiday season? Minimize supply chain disruption with Essendant, an experienced, reliable US 3PL provider with over 20 US-based DCs.
- [Section 321 Customs + Fulfillment](https://www.essendant.com/section-321/) - Minimize Section 321 supply disruptions and switch to Essendant's U.S.-based 3PL services that deliver what you need to thrive in this evolving environment.
- [Thanks for your request](https://www.essendant.com/3pl-holiday-omnichannel-fulfillment-thank-you-b/)
- [Thanks for your request](https://www.essendant.com/3pl-holiday-omnichannel-fulfillment-thank-you-a/)
- [Thanks for your request - Wholesale](https://www.essendant.com/thank-you-wholesale/)
- [Thanks for your request - Fulfillment](https://www.essendant.com/thank-you-fulfillment/)
- [Thanks for your request](https://www.essendant.com/section-321-thank-you/)
- [Be Aware of Recruitment Fraud](https://www.essendant.com/be-aware-of-recruitment-fraud/)
- [Get Started](https://www.essendant.com/get-started/) - We're excited to partner with you! Please let us know more about what you are looking for and we'll ensure we get you connected to the appropriate team.
- [Careers](https://www.essendant.com/careers/) - We offer a variety of employment opportunities in locations across the country. Browse our available jobs and Join Our Family at Essendant!
- [Resources](https://www.essendant.com/resources/) - Essendant's repository of Wholesale Distribution and Fulfillment resources, including case studies, white papers, articles and much more. Learn more here.
- [Essendant Privacy Notice (“Privacy Notice” or “Notice”)](https://www.essendant.com/privacy-notice/) - This Privacy Notice describes our handling of Personal Information in connection with your use of our websites, mobile apps and the services we provide.
- [Essendant Connected Commerce - 3PL](https://www.essendant.com/grow-ecc/) - Accelerate omnichannel growth through our partner integrations, eCommerce services + order fulfillment across marketplaces, webstores, retail and wholesale.
- [Essendant Connected Commerce - Thank You](https://www.essendant.com/fulfillment-thank-you/)
- [Get Started - Fulfillment Services](https://www.essendant.com/get-started-fulfillment/)
- [Get Started - Wholesale](https://www.essendant.com/get-started-wholesale/)
- [Thanks for your request](https://www.essendant.com/faq-thanks-for-your-request/)
- [Takeout Containers](https://www.essendant.com/foodservice/compostable/takeout-containers/)
- [Soufflé Cups](https://www.essendant.com/foodservice/food-prep/souffle-cups/)
- [Tabletop](https://www.essendant.com/foodservice/tabletop/)
- [Compostable](https://www.essendant.com/foodservice/compostable/)
- [Carryout](https://www.essendant.com/foodservice/carryout/)
- [Food Prep](https://www.essendant.com/foodservice/food-prep/)
- [Toothpicks and Skewers](https://www.essendant.com/foodservice/food-prep/toothpicks-and-skewers/)
- [Steamtable Pans](https://www.essendant.com/foodservice/food-prep/steamtable-pans/)
- [Food Wrap Film](https://www.essendant.com/foodservice/food-prep/food-wrap-film/)
- [Food Trays](https://www.essendant.com/foodservice/food-prep/food-trays/)
- [Aluminum Rolls](https://www.essendant.com/foodservice/food-prep/aluminum-rolls/)
- [Aluminum Popup Sheets](https://www.essendant.com/foodservice/food-prep/aluminum-popup-sheets/)
- [Cups](https://www.essendant.com/foodservice/compostable/cups/)
- [Straws](https://www.essendant.com/foodservice/compostable/straws/)
- [Cutlery](https://www.essendant.com/foodservice/compostable/cutlery/)
- [Plastic Containers](https://www.essendant.com/foodservice/carryout/plastic-containers/)
- [Plastic Bags](https://www.essendant.com/foodservice/carryout/plastic-bags/)
- [Pizza Boxes](https://www.essendant.com/foodservice/carryout/pizza-boxes/)
- [Paper Bags](https://www.essendant.com/foodservice/carryout/paper-bags/)
- [Foam Takeout Containers](https://www.essendant.com/foodservice/carryout/foam-takeout-containers/)
- [Beverage Trays](https://www.essendant.com/foodservice/carryout/beverage-trays/)
- [Bakery Boxes](https://www.essendant.com/foodservice/carryout/bakery-boxes/)
- [Aluminum Containers](https://www.essendant.com/foodservice/carryout/aluminum-containers/)
- [Hinged-Lid Paper Containers](https://www.essendant.com/foodservice/carryout/hinged-lid-paper-containers/)
- [Hinged-Lid Plastic Containers](https://www.essendant.com/foodservice/carryout/hinged-lid-plastic-containers/)
- [Straws](https://www.essendant.com/foodservice/tabletop/straws/)
- [Bowls](https://www.essendant.com/foodservice/tabletop/bowls/)
- [Napkins](https://www.essendant.com/foodservice/tabletop/napkins/)
- [Cutlery](https://www.essendant.com/foodservice/tabletop/cutlery/)
- [Cups](https://www.essendant.com/foodservice/tabletop/cups/)
- [Plates](https://www.essendant.com/foodservice/tabletop/plates/)
- [Plates and Bowls](https://www.essendant.com/foodservice/compostable/plates-and-bowls/)
- [Wax Paper and Deli Wrap](https://www.essendant.com/foodservice/food-prep/wax-paper-and-deli-wrap/)
- [Foodservice Gloves](https://www.essendant.com/foodservice/food-prep/foodservice-gloves/)
- [Diversity and Inclusion](https://www.essendant.com/diversity-and-inclusion/) - We strive to use the diversity of our associates to build an inclusive culture that engages all associates and leverages their diverse experiences and ideas.
- [Essendant Terms of Sale ("Terms of Sale")](https://www.essendant.com/essendant-terms-of-sale/) - These Terms of Sale govern the sale of all products by Essendant and apply notwithstanding... Read more here.
- [Benefits](https://www.essendant.com/benefits/) - Essendant team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package. Our goal is to provide quality programs to meet a wide variety of needs. Learn more.
- [GHS Compliance](https://www.essendant.com/ghs-compliance/) - The goal of GHS is to communicate hazard information in a prescribed and uniform way on labels and safety data sheets (SDS). Learn more here.
- [Thanks for your request](https://www.essendant.com/thank-you/)

## Tags

- [recommended](https://www.essendant.com/tag/recommended/)
- [fulfillment](https://www.essendant.com/tag/fulfillment/)
- [wholesale](https://www.essendant.com/tag/wholesale/)
- [fulfillment services](https://www.essendant.com/tag/fulfillment-services/)
- [3pl](https://www.essendant.com/tag/3pl/)
- [drop ship](https://www.essendant.com/tag/drop-ship/)
- [social media](https://www.essendant.com/tag/social-media/)
- [processing delays](https://www.essendant.com/tag/processing-delays/)
- [inventory management](https://www.essendant.com/tag/inventory-management/)
- [shipping issues](https://www.essendant.com/tag/shipping-issues/)
- [ecommerce](https://www.essendant.com/tag/ecommerce/)
- [inventory](https://www.essendant.com/tag/inventory/)
- [retail inventory](https://www.essendant.com/tag/retail-inventory/)
- [outsource](https://www.essendant.com/tag/outsource/)
- [3pl in-house](https://www.essendant.com/tag/3pl-in-house/)
- [3pl outsourcing](https://www.essendant.com/tag/3pl-outsourcing/)
- [dropshipping](https://www.essendant.com/tag/dropshipping/)
- [reduce inventory cost](https://www.essendant.com/tag/reduce-inventory-cost/)
- [benefits of dropshipping](https://www.essendant.com/tag/benefits-of-dropshipping/)
- [optimize supply chain](https://www.essendant.com/tag/optimize-supply-chain/)
- [service levels](https://www.essendant.com/tag/service-levels/)
- [rfp](https://www.essendant.com/tag/rfp/)
- [cost savings](https://www.essendant.com/tag/cost-savings/)
- [featured](https://www.essendant.com/tag/featured/)
- [ecc-page](https://www.essendant.com/tag/ecc-page/)
- [multichannel](https://www.essendant.com/tag/multichannel/)