Materials Handling Meets Big Data

3PL - Third Party LogisticsBy Brian Bateman October 18, 2017 Leave a comment

Big data gathered by materials handling equipment helps warehouse managers improve productivity and safety.

Looking for One Logistics Partner That Does Everything with Excellence?

3PL - Third Party LogisticsBy Brian Bateman October 18, 2017 Leave a comment

An enterprise logistics provider delivers holistic solutions that transform your business.

FTZ Basics & Benefits

3PL - Third Party LogisticsBy Brian Bateman October 18, 2017 Leave a comment

Foreign Trade Zones can help global shippers cut operational costs and speed customs clearance for imports and exports.

Global Logistics—January 2014

3PL - Third Party LogisticsBy Brian Bateman October 18, 2017 Leave a comment

Global dry-bulk commodity trade reveals rate growth, steadying inflation in China; Preparations for 2022 World Cup trigger DC explosion in Qatar; Supplier risk analysis will become more complex as companies expand into new global markets; Pakistani protests force U.S. military drawdown to consider $1 billion airfreight alternative; Asia truck bans taking toll on logistics industry;…

Details

Cross-Border Trade: Made in Mexico

3PL - Third Party LogisticsBy Brian Bateman October 18, 2017 Leave a comment

U.S. companies stand to gain from establishing manufacturing operations in Mexico – if they manage the challenges.

Perishable Logistics: Cold Chain on a Plane

3PL - Third Party LogisticsBy Brian Bateman October 18, 2017 Leave a comment

Air cargo shipments of perishable goods such as produce, flowers, and seafood require careful handling.

Scaling Supply Chain Partnerships

3PL - Third Party LogisticsBy Brian Bateman October 18, 2017 Leave a comment

Scaling your supply chain can trigger significant adjustments in your partnerships.

Managing Retail Returns: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

3PL - Third Party LogisticsBy Brian Bateman October 18, 2017 Leave a comment

Optimized reverse logistics processes provide a good customer experience and recover value from returned goods.

Cosmetics Logistics: The Beauty of an Optimized Supply Chain

3PL - Third Party LogisticsBy Brian Bateman October 18, 2017 Leave a comment

Cosmetics companies face challenges such as time- and temperature-sensitive shipments and retailer packaging requirements.

Georgia: Logistics Sweet Spot

3PL - Third Party LogisticsBy Brian Bateman October 18, 2017 Leave a comment

Georgia offers manufacturers and distributors superior access to logistics providers and transportation infrastructure.

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.