Carlos Stevens Appointed President, GM of ASW Supply Chain ServicesAugust 1, 2025ASW is pleased to announce Carlos Stevens as the new President, General Manager of ASW Supply Chain Services. Carlos has been with ASW since 1987, most recently serving as the Vice President, Supply Chain Services. Carlos joined ASW after his service in the Marine Corps. He began as a …
6 Tips for Efficient Inventory Management
6 Tips for Efficient Inventory ManagementCompany owners that provide products have a lot to think about when trying to establish and maintain a successful, profitable business. Unless your products are entirely dropshipped from manufacturer/wholesaler to customer, one area that is extremely important—but sometimes executed poorly—is inventory management. Any business owner that sells products that they have warehoused should make sure …
ASW Polymer Services Packaging Types
ASW Polymer Services Packaging TypesWhat kinds of containers are used to package plastic resin? ASW’s Polymer Services can package or re-pack plastic resin into various types of containers depending on our clients’ requirements. Containers vary by size and material type. Larger containers can hold bulk quantities weighing several hundred to several thousand pounds. Smaller containers typically hold product weighing between …
ASW Polymer Services Overview
ASW Polymer Services OverviewHandling plastic resin has long been in our blood. This is easy to understand, as our headquarters sits in the center of the U.S. polymer industry and polymer research. The Greater Akron region’s early history in the rubber industry expanded to other polymers, including plastic. In the early 1980’s we created the Gilchrist Polymer Center, which is …
ASW Is Attending the SWARS Annual Meeting
ASW Is Attending the SWARS Annual MeetingMarch 10, 2025Southwest Association of Rail Shippers This year’s event will take place in Dallas. On March 18 and 19th, ASW will be attending the SWARS 2025 Annual Meeting. Twice a year, the Southwest Association of Rail Shippers (SWARS) holds an open forum where companies involved in rail transportation convene. Over 800 people are …
A Proactive Approach to Tariffs and Other Supply Chain Disruptions
A Proactive Approach to Tariffs and Other Supply Chain DisruptionsMarch 5, 2025Tariffs recently levied on Canada and Mexico, along with new tariffs on China, have left manufacturers and retailers that import products from these countries calculating the extra costs they will have to pay, and how much might have to be passed onto consumers. It is a time of uncertainty …
Reasons to Outsource Transportation Management to a 3PL
Reasons to Outsource Transportation Management to a 3PLManaging transportation in-house can quickly become a logistical nightmare for non-asset based companies. Rising costs, unpredictable delays, and complex carrier relationships can drain resources and efficiency. For companies looking to streamline operations and focus on core competencies, outsourcing transportation management offers a strategic advantage. Below are 4 reasons to outsource transportation management to …
4 Core Components of Effective Supply Chain Management
4 Core Components of Effective Supply Chain ManagementFebruary 20, 2025For the general public, awareness about and interest in the term supply chain grew during the pandemic. A lot of people were not aware of the term or had little understanding about what it meant. Of course, even now, most people outside of procurement and operations do not understand the complexity …
How Can a Distribution Center Help Your Business?
How Can a Distribution Center Help Your Business?February 13, 2025As businesses scale, they must determine whether they can handle all of the increased demands on their operations in house, or whether they need to outsource particular processes. One of those processes is order fulfillment. Businesses looking to make their order fulfillment processes more efficient and less costly turn to 3PL’s …
What Is Emergency Warehousing and Why Is It Important?
What Is Emergency Warehousing and Why Is It Important?You may have heard the term emergency warehousing, but might not be clear what it means or what value it has to offer. Is it something your business needs? We’ll briefly define emergency warehousing and outline four ways in which it can help a business. Sometimes companies experience events that interrupt their …