![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6433ff4b2af27853a9d2f10d/669e720180b132735769dfb1_Thumbnail%20630x630.pdf.png)
Understanding Carrier Facilities: A Key Step in Order Fulfillment
Jack Dillard
July 22, 2024
As a business owner, keeping up with logistics can feel like deciphering a whole new language. One term you'll often encounter is "carrier facility." Every courier from the United States Postal Service to FedEx has their own carrier facility, but there's still a lot of confusion around them, how a carrier facility works, and how they differ from distribution centers. So, what exactly is a carrier facility and what does it mean for your order fulfillment process when a package has arrived at or left the carrier facility? Knowing where a carrier facility fits in helps ensure smoother deliveries and happier customers. Let’s break it down so you can manage your deliveries with ease.