Air Van, Inc.'s 3PL acquisition integration of Imeson Distribution Center, Inc. is now a model for regional operators. Air Van is a Jacksonville-based distribution and fulfillment 3PL and a member of the AWI Network. Its services go beyond warehousing:...
Undercover Snacks is not a typical snack brand. The East Hanover, New Jersey company built its following by doing things differently: chocolate quinoa crisps made from cleaner ingredients, bold packaging, and a talent for landing in unexpected places....
When you start making artisan chocolate in the back room of a diner with $32,000 from a taxi accident settlement, you don't plan for nationwide shipping. For Bon Bon Bon, a Detroit-based chocolate maker offering handcrafted bon bons and confections,...
Most manufacturers evaluate kitting services based on labor costs alone. A warehouse quotes $2.50 per kit assembled, another offers $2.25, and the decision feels straightforward. The reality is considerably more complex. Kitting services and assembly...
Most manufacturers choose their fulfillment model based on current constraints rather than strategic analysis. A single warehouse feels simpler. Multiple facilities seem like the obvious next step when you're growing. The reality is more nuanced. The...
When you're adding thousands of retail locations each year, your distribution network either scales with you or becomes the bottleneck that kills growth. For Beeline, a global fashion jewelry and accessories brand operating across 20 countries, the...
A well-crafted request for proposal transforms the 3PL selection process from guesswork into strategic evaluation. Instead of comparing vague capabilities statements and approximate pricing, you receive detailed proposals grounded in your actual...
We see this scenario play out more often than we'd like: a manufacturer signs with a 3PL based primarily on competitive pricing, confident they've secured an excellent deal. For the first month or two, operations proceed smoothly. Then the problems begin surfacing. A...
Even premium brands hit bumps in the road. For Bugaboo, the global maker of luxury strollers and car seats, the challenge came when their logistics partner abruptly ended their contract. Suddenly, a company known for precision design faced a fulfillment emergency—one...