Consolidation

We consolidate and manage the movement of merchandise to distribution centers and retail outlets around the globe. Swan Logistics provides consolidation services that improves reliability and reduces supply chain costs. Whenever you do not need an entire ocean container, LCL (Less-than-Container Load) Swan Logistics will combined or consolidated the products in one container with FCL freight rates based on the actual shipment dimensions and weight that will save more money. We will utilize the container space and organize the container loading according to the different characteristics of the goods, and design the direct and trans-shipment routes and solutions to meet the different requirements of the customers.

Store Ready Orders are consolidated at the CFS. Products are pick-and-packed in accordance with store requirements, palletized and stretch-wrapped before loading of containers. These containers, upon arrival at destination, go straight to the stores.

Apart from the Simple Cargo Consolidation programs, all the other programs can be so designed to allow unloading at destination distribution centers with arrangements for cross-dock delivery or direct distribution to retail stores. Such arrangements save significantly costs of distribution at destinations for customers.

Deconsolidation and Transloading and Re-Distribution Solutions

Distribution decisions closer to demand reduce facility costs when you use Swan Logistics deconsolidation services. Expedite, delay-in-transit or transload import shipments to reduce inland transport costs or distribute to multiple final destinations. Our facility provides low-cost, highly flexible deconsolidation and domestic consolidation services.

Some specific services we've tailored for our partners include:

• Consolidation & Vendor Management
• Multi-Country Consolidation
• Data Management / EDI Clearinghouse
• Purchase Order (PO) Management
• Vendor Management & Compliance
• Receive / Sort / Segregate
• Cross-Docking
• Quality Assurance and Inspection Programs
• Production Compliance
• Pick & Pack

Warehousing & Deconsolidation

• Warehouse Management
• Deconsolidation
• Vendor-Managed Inventory
• Dedicated Contract Carriage
• Automated Pick & Pack Operations
• Returns Processing

Contract Warehousing

We have a complete range of warehousing and distribution services. Our facilities blend modern systems and equipment with industry-best-practices to lower your warehousing and distribution costs while increasing your service levels. Our unmatched expertise in managing dedicated and multi-user facilities supports customers.

Swan Logistics network of multi-client distribution centers gives you unparalleled flexibility to manage your dynamic distribution requirements. Typical agreements allow you to pay only for the space and services you need, when you need them. Our multi-client warehouse solution enables you to Control warehouse costs by sharing overhead with other clients.

Swan Logistics is the single-source contact for many customers with multiple distribution center needs across the country, continent or globe.

We can design solutions tailored to your unique needs with facilities, equipment and people dedicated to your business. This allows you to focus investments on supporting your core business. Our dedicated warehouse management solutions help you Reduce operational costs through efficient processes and targeted use of warehouse automation and reduce inventory through better supply chain planning.

Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI)

With Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), we fully manage your end-to-end inventory planning and replenishment at a service level and price you decide upon. Swan Logistics works with suppliers to set up VMI programs in distribution centers, in order to allow customers to buy on consignment and increase availability of products. Working closely with you and your suppliers, we automate the forecast management process, using Web-based software that enables the flow of supply to more accurately mirror store – and even shelf-level – demand.

When store or DC inventory falls below pre-determined levels, auto alerts are sent to you and your supplier to prompt replenishment. Advanced Shipping Notices (ASNs) provide detail on in-transit inventory from suppliers so you have visibility to inventory deeper into the supply chain. This allows for confident commitment to orders based on this inbound flow. Postpone inventory ownership until shipment to your site. Once your inventory is moved to the Swan Logistics DC, we work with your suppliers to transition inventory ownership until demand occurs. We can store and stage product for replenishment at our DCs, often freeing up your own DC space or limited store rooms.

We take full responsibility for your inventory, freeing you to spend the time running your business. We also enable you to reduce supply chain inventory, eliminate out of stock goods and decrease logistics costs. Using shared data, the suppliers are able to better plan production schedules, procure raw materials more efficiently and achieve greater stability through consistent demand planning. We help suppliers with production forecasting, transportation management and distribution to better fill customer orders, while reducing total supply chain inventory with forecast visibility, comparing actual demand against DC-on-hand, store-on-hand and in-transit inventory.

Direct to StoreFloor-Ready Distribution

Our Store Ready Shipment Solution provides fast, efficient logistics service for retailers and manufacturers that require great speed for ongoing seasonal products destined for retail stores. More consumer companies are turning to Swan Logistics for total supply chain visibility and inventory solutions. Swan Logistics has the flexibility to allow rapid substitutions, in-transit reallocations, and Store Ready Shipment delivery to an industry whose profitability depends on these exact abilities. These supply chain solutions reduce the cost of transportation, warehousing, and distribution while maximizing responsiveness to major retailers. You achieve maximum sales opportunities, often ahead of the competition, while building customer loyalty through consistent product availability over the long term. When you ship with Swan Logistics, you cut days from traditional distribution, maximize inventory turns, reduce carry costs per shipment and ease the risk of stock-outs. For sales product launches, we distribute time-sensitive displays and end caps and advertising materials to stores.

Swan Logistics moves your supply chain decision-making points closer to final distribution, while at the same time meeting your customers’ demands. We help you achieve economies of scale in warehousing, distribution and transportation to drive down your overall logistics costs. With a strong tradition of success in the U.S., Swan Logistics offers a wide range of supply chain services – from pick-pack service to a variety of levels: master, inner, or unit, warehousing and distribution services to transportation and freight management. In addition, these services are all backed by superior information technology, allowing you track your inventory down to the SKU level as it moves through the supply chain. As retailers increase the demand for vendors to deliver store-ready, consumer-ready merchandise, Swan Logistics can handle all details at the pre-ship point from anywhere in the world to your destination. Services offered include product selection, palletizing, shrink wrapping, loading and International Freight Management.

Reverse and Aftermarket Logistics

Reverse logistics is our post-sales support process in which we move goods from their typical final destination for proper disposal or to capture value. Swan Logistics aftermarket logistics capabilities include its leading solutions, which can handle the most complicated service-parts requirements. Reverse logistics includes inventory processing (excess, seasonal and returned due to damage), Shelf-life management , restocking, Inventory control and traffic, salvaging, Re-working, re-packing, re-labeling, testing and recall. We also include recycling programs, hazardous material programs, asset recovery activities and obsolete equipment disposition.

Assembly and Packaging

You face the continuous challenge of meeting your customers' product requirements. Changes in package variations make it difficult to deliver the right product to the right customer. That's why you need a partner like Swan Logistics. Whether you need to assemble multiple components or create a value pack for a retailer, Swan Logistics has the solution that will add speed and efficiency to the process.

Using Swan Logistics' technologies and facilities for packing and labeling operations with our service teams will reduce delays and quality problems. We help configure products in any form, whether it is bundling, shrink-wrapping, barcode label creation or other custom packaging or labeling. We also provide special protective packaging for large component shipments containing glass or fragile accessories.

Co-locating the assembly and/or packaging with the storage of your products not only saves money but removes steps in the supply chain. The elimination of transportation time to a packaging facility means you can reduce your lead times and decrease your inventory. And by having Swan Logistics perform all these activities you get the same visibility and operational excellence that you've grown to expect from the market leader in contract logistics.