Yes! The value of a 3PL lies in how much easier it makes life for its manufacturing customers. Hiring a 3PL should certainly result in cost savings, but it should result in time and energy savings, as well. The 3PL should be able to handle the job with minimal action on the manufacturer’s part, and be easy to work with. There are always risks — or at the very least, complications — involved in bringing an outside party into the supply chain. Make sure that the 3PL is listening to specific customer needs, providing the most accurate shipment tracking technology and freeing up time for the manufacturer to pursue new innovations.