Proof
3PL transition — cutover plan + controls (post-Brexit pattern)
Retail Operator·retail·retail-ops-architecture
2026-01-08
Public-safe pattern for selecting a 3PL, defining controls, and running a cutover without service collapse.
Scope: multi-market fashion retail (anonymised).
Constraints: cross-border, seasonal peaks, service-level risk.
System
System installed:
- Selection criteria + evaluation rubric (high-level).
- SLA framework + escalation boundaries (no clauses published).
- Cutover plan + controls + exception handling cadence.
Artifacts
Artifacts (names only): checklist, KPI sheet, weekly exception log, comms template.
Outcome
Outcome lens: service level, lead time stability, cost-to-serve, returns friction.
Note: no thresholds, rubrics, or clauses are published here.