If you’re starting a business whose products will be sold all over the world, you’ve probably found that making those products is the easy part. From the outside, it might look like all you need to do to get a ride is sign a contract with the first carrier who comes along. But since shipping is the second biggest internal cost after payroll, choosing the right shipping plan could mean the difference between making a profit and losing money.

Shippers often look at in-house logistics, 3PL logistics, and TMS logistics software to find the best shipping solution. We’ve listed the pros and cons of each choice to help you decide which one is best for your business.

Logistics software has a lot of benefits, but one of the most important ones is that it could replace the cost of a human logistics expert. This makes it a cheaper alternative to third-party logistics companies. Logistics software has a simple interface that lets you choose between different shipping options. Logistics software is the way to go if you want to start your own logistics company but don’t have the money to pay for professionals.

The biggest problem with logistics software is that companies still have to make their own decisions about logistics based on the program’s suggestions. This may not be appealing to companies that would rather have logistics taken care of for them.