Slotted
TL;DR
Slotted is a self-guided 3PL discovery and RFP platform that helps brands connect with the right fulfillment providers, streamlining the selection process with search tools, structured data collection, and standardized proposal formats.
What's the backstory?
Founded by Joe McIntyre, who has extensive experience in supply chain logistics across retail and e-commerce
Joe started his career at Dick's Sporting Goods in transportation strategy and operations before working at Lidl (a UK retailer) where he helped open warehouses in the US
Later worked at Amazon running final mile facilities, then joined Unybrands (an Amazon aggregator) where he gained experience on the brand side of e-commerce
At Unybrands, Joe vetted over 125 brands for acquisition, providing insight into the challenges brands face when selecting fulfillment partners
After leaving Unybrands, Joe initially started his own consulting practice to help brands prepare for 3PL selection
Eventually connected with Aaron at Izba (a consulting firm), who had a similar vision for solving the 3PL selection problem
Slotted was born as a standalone company under the same holding company as Izba, with Joe leading the initiative
How does it work?
What makes it different?
Key offerings
Provider discovery
Searchable database of vetted 3PLs with detailed capability information
Structured RFP tool
Guided process for creating comprehensive RFPs
Proposal standardization
Normalized format for comparing proposals across different providers
Cost visualization
Tools to understand total cost to serve, not just line-item rates
Communication platform
Built-in Q&A functionality and messaging
Pre-loaded content
3PLs can store standard contracts and rate cards for quick proposal generation
How does pricing work?
Typical budget
Billing models
Who is it for?
Profile last edited by StartOps on March 26, 2025.