ASW Announces a Brand RefreshFor Immediate ReleaseMay 19, 2020Mogadore, Ohio– ASW Global, LLC, a supply chain management company, has announced a brand refresh. The refresh includes a redesign of the company logo and a revamped website that both embody the company’s continued mission to be a single source solution for creating unprecedented levels of supply chain value. According to company …
ASW Global Associates Enjoy a Night at the Ballpark
ASW Global Associates Enjoy a Night at the BallparkJuly 3. 2018ASW Global has been treating associates to Akron RubberDucks games during the 2018 season. Employees and their families have the opportunity to attend a game and enjoy the view from one of the climate-controlled suites. Tickets, food, and beverage are all free for the employees and their guests.In celebration of …
ASW Is Official Merchandise Provider for Cleveland 2016 Host Committee
ASW Is Official Merchandise Provider for Cleveland 2016 Host Committee June 8, 2016The Cleveland 2016 Host Committee has selected ASW as its official merchandise provider and manager. ASW’s Main Event Merchandise Group division will be responsible for the designing, procuring, and decorating of Host Committee merchandise. David Gilbert, President and CEO of the Cleveland 2016 Host Committee, said, “ASW and …
US Distribution Center for Industrial Lights
US Distribution Center for Industrial LightsBusiness challenge: A manufacturer of LED, HD, halogen, and Xenon driving lights needed a partner to set up warehousing and distribution services on its behalf, while it focused on launching an aggressive national sales plan. ASW’s solution: ASW set up a single-source, full-service U.S. distribution center (DC) that has grown with market sales. This DC …
ASW Foreign Trade Zone Advantages Case Study
ASW Foreign Trade Zone Advantages Case Study Business challenge: A 96-year old company that manufactures and distributes premium, custom-built tires was looking to achieve cost savings. The company distributes products via new car dealerships, tire dealers, and company-operated custom centers. However, most of its products are imported into the U.S. from offshore facilities. ASW’s solution: ASW proposed a warehouse solution …
Managing Niche Market: Pet Foods Distribution
Managing Niche Market: Pet Foods DistributionWhen a fast-growing pet food manufacturer needed a partner to handle B2B order fulfillment, it turned to a 3PL provider with proven experience. With retail customers ranging from pet supply chains to veterinary offices, the company required dependable operations and a partner who could scale with demand. Business challenge: With demand surging, a leading manufacturer …
ASW CEO Featured in Smart Business
ASW CEO Featured in Smart BusinessASW CEO André Thornton is featured in the Smart Business July 1 edition. In the article, the former slugger discusses how he has led ASW through the lingering effects of the 2008 recession. Thornton discusses the importance of leadership, which includes empowering individuals within the company. In the article he states, “I need to have …
ASW CEO Article Featured in Inbound Logistics
ASW CEO Article Featured in Inbound LogisticsIn a contribution to Inbound Logistics, ASW CEO André Thornton outlined 5 steps companies can follow to benchmark performance in crossdocking operations. A summary of his insights is below. Click here for the full article. Crossdocking is the process of breaking down a large shipment into smaller shipments and/or combining shipments for delivery, ideally …
Excellence in Cross Dock Operations
Excellence in Cross Dock OperationsAchieving “best in class” performance is a career-long pursuit in logistics and distribution because the latest accomplishment becomes the new floor for benchmarking. The same is true for Cross Dock operations, a model favored by retail and other industries that have one goal in mind: to decrease inventory levels.The traditional supply chain model typically holds larger …
Healthcare Wellness Store Order Fulfillment
Healthcare Wellness Store Order Fulfillment Business challenge: A large healthcare system established a subsidiary, dedicated to selling wellness and lifestyle management products. It needed a partner to warehouse inventory and fulfill orders for its customers. ASW’s solution: ASW agreed to provide retail fulfillment services, which included warehousing, order fulfillment, shipping, and returns management services. Execution: ASW’s Northeast Ohio distribution facility …