Steering Transportation Management Strategies

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Managing transportation strategies requires a team effort — and sometimes a ‘dedicated’ transportation partner.

Trends—September 2014

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OSHA issues updates to its Hazard Communication Standard; HP’s Dave Thomas addresses the importance of data quality; Ohio Trucking Association debuts military exhibition class at truck driving competition; Companies fail to use procurement in a strategic way; Shippers planning ahead for labor disruptions.

Nearshoring: Mexico – Is It Time?

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Mexico presents an attractive option for U.S.-based companies moving all or a portion of their supply chains closer to home.

Bridging Performance Gaps with GTM

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Global Trade Management Systems (GTM) can help automate and optimize international supply chains. Here’s some advice for successful implementation.

A Lean and Agile Supply Chain: Not an Option, But a Necessity

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Companies can benefit from have a hybrid supply chain that is not only Lean, but also agile.

From the Outside In: Supply Chain as Strategic Advantage

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Executives at two leading companies weigh in on supply chain’s value to their organizations.

Trends—October 2014

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UPS makes major improvements to save Christmas; PANYNJ invests $5.5 billion to streamline port operations

How to Get More From Your TMS

Supply Chain ManagementBy Brian Bateman October 18, 2017 Leave a comment

Shippers, carriers, 3PLs and brokers who are not fully utilizing their transportation management systems to secure capacity and manage global trade may be leaving money on the table.

Leslie Dean: Serving Up FroYo Mojo

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Profile of Leslie Dean, senior director, supply chain, at Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt.

Logistics Sector Leads the Internet of Things Revolution

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The Internet of Things is the wave of the future – but for the logistics segment, the future is closer than you think.

Warehousing
Your business is growing by leaps and bounds and now you need additional warehousing capabilities. When warehousing needs are more long-term and predictable, contract warehousing ensures that you receive guaranteed space whenever you want it at a reliable cost for the amount of time you specify. Dedicated services and specially-chosen resources are precisely designed to meet your needs.

First Logistics will perform the warehousing functions for you. Your contract warehousing agreement provides you with a one-stop integrated logistics solution that can be combined with cross docking, kitting, pick & pack, material handling services, and even freight brokerage. As a result, you can focus more fully on the strategic side of business development and at the same time, save substantially on operating costs.

If your products require special care, your volumes are predictable, your customers require system functionality that you don’t offer, or if your labor agreements discourage adding company head count, contract warehousing may be a smart choice for you.
Pick and Pack
As a key component of our standard services, we can pick and pack individual items into multi-pack cartons. This process of managing open case inventories requires hands-on experience, and First Logistics has long been a leader.

Our pick and pack expertise dates back to the mid 1990s when we launched the first large scale pick and pack operation in the Chicago area focused on Internet fulfillment. We quickly demonstrated our ability to pick hundreds of multi-part orders for rapid next-day delivery. Some of our biggest accounts went on to become household names.

Today First Logistics offers you a wide range of options that can be customized to any market. Whether you are producing infomercials or selling online, we can seamlessly manage the data, billing, and fulfillment to meet your needs.

In addition, we streamline transportation, ensuring undamaged delivery while simultaneously lowering costs and minimizing packaging materials.
Site Leasing
There is much more to warehousing leasing than negotiating the right amount of square footage at the best price. You need to ask yourself: is the location near a hub so that we can quickly ship directly to customers? Is it configured to get your products from racks to trucks and back? Is there temperature control for perishable items?

First Logistics can carve out any amount of space, structured as a basic lease and based on a per square foot rental. We work with each customer individually to determine the best warehouse space for the business’ special needs.
POP Display Fulfillment
Retail POP displays and accessories for multiple store locations can tax the existing space of even the largest companies. With more than 500,000 square feet of storage space, First Logistics can easily handle your largest displays, even for national rollout. We are experts at assembling, collating and shrink-wrapping even intricate POP displays.

And, our fulfillment capabilities are second to none. We understand that potential sales revenue is lost if your POP materials or brand promotional products do not reach your store locations on schedule. Count on us to make it happen. We are strategically located at America’s crossroads so that stores receive your displays quickly, no matter where they are located.