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Warehousing and Distribution

The speed and scale of commerce has never been greater, meaning low warehousing and distribution costs, and accurate inventory are a must to stay competitive and meet consumer demand. That’s where we can help.

Capacity More than 40 million square feet of warehouse space

Credibility One of America’s top 15 packaging leaders

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Our LEAN approach to managing warehouses helps you eliminate waste, shorten lead times, and improve overall quality. Our solutions include locating the perfect site for your distribution center, designing a layout and set up processes, equipment and visibility tools. We also hire and train staff to ensure that your goods flow smoothly and inventory arrives when and where it’s needed, in the exact quantity needed.

We know every customer is unique, and that’s why we customize solutions just for you. We also offer a full suite of value added services such as:

  • Product customization and testing
  • Retailer compliance, configuration and management
  • Vendor compliance
  • Kitting, sequencing and line-side delivery
  • Bundling/unbundling
  • Light/sub-assembly
  • Packaging, re-packaging, re-boxing
  • Labeling
  • System configuration
  • Sort and recycle
  • Reverse logistics and returns management
  • Inventory management
  • Material supply management
  • ECO Inspection
  • Environmental impact reporting and management

Real-World Example: Pilot Pen

To expand into Mexico, Pilot needed a customer service infrastructure that could import, store, and ship Pilot Pen products, all while being flexible enough to grow with their business. We stepped in with our supply chain solutions, and gave them the assets and expertise they needed to succeed.

We Offered:
  • Setup and management of a multi-client warehouse, transportation, and distribution network tailored to Mexico’s business environment
  • Secured freight carrying services to import and distribute product to and throughout Mexico
  • Streamlined order processing logistics so that orders can be stored, picked, filled, and delivered efficiently with multi-carrier delivery selection, billing and shipment tracking
The Results:
  • Establishment of customer service and distribution operation relationships without using corporate assets
  • Development of LEAN warehouse facilities that enable rapid growth without increasing headcount
  • Inventory growth of 500,000 to 2.5 million handling pieces in eight years
  • Room to expand product offerings: 200 new products including FriXion line of erasable pens, PV5 water-based ink pens and new B2P bottle-to-pen product made from recycling water bottles
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