In today’s competitive landscape, businesses looking to grow must balance exceptional customer service with efficient, cost-effective operations. For many, the key to unlocking this potential lies in partnering with a third-party logistics provider (3PL). From warehousing and inventory management to packaging and distribution, a 3PL can offer critical services that support your business goals and increase revenue. Following are 6 …
Overview of 3PL Warehousing
What Is 3PL Warehousing? Third-party logistics (3PL) warehousing is a service whereby companies outsource their storage, inventory management, and distribution to an external, third-party logistics provider (3PL). 3PL’s operate specialized warehouses to store, inventory, pack, and ship products on behalf of their clients. Third-party logistics warehousing is essential for businesses that want to focus on growth and efficiency without the …
Benefits of ASW’s FTZ Operations
The Foreign-Trade Zone program was created in 1934 by Congress as an incentive to encourage companies to keep investment and jobs in the United States and not move production offshore. The program removes certain costs and barriers that do not exist in foreign locations. Located in FTZ #181, ASW’s Akron/Mogadore operations are strategically located to quickly access over 60% of …
NE Ohio Ideal for Warehousing & Logistics Growth
June 4, 2024The midwest region, including Northeast Ohio is poised for continued growth in the industrial warehousing & logistics sectors. Half of the U.S. population can be reached within an 8-hour drive from the Akron region1. Our rail system provides a reliable and affordable distribution channel2.As re-shoring increases and manufacturers look for ways to strengthen their supply chains and improve …
Simplifying Shipping Operations Using a Freight Forwarder or Broker
April 5, 2024Shipping challenges have likely been an issue since the very first product had to make its way across a distance to a customer. During the pandemic, many issues were brought to light from container shortages and port congestion, to shortage of drivers and other carrier workers tasked with managing freight. Each of these issues affected pricing and lead …
What Should You Look for When Trying to Find the Right Warehouse Partner?
If you need to store goods and have them distributed to your customers, choosing the right warehouse partner is vital to the success of your business. There are many options available, so how do you narrow down your choices? What are some key factors you need to consider when trying to find the right warehouse partner? Do You Only Need …
An Intern’s Experience
June 28, 2022Throughout June, ASW participated in the 3rd year of the Wall Street Diversity Accelerator (WSDA) program. We were pleased to welcome Abdoul Moulma as an intern. Abdoul worked closely with Jonathan Thornton, Director of Quality & Compliance. Jonathan thought Abdoul did a terrific job interning. He asked Abdoul to reflect on his time with ASW and the WSDA. …
Behind the Intermodal Chassis Shortage
December 13, 2021The Issue Somewhat overshadowed by the larger focus on congested ports, the intermodal chassis shortage has had a big impact on supply chain disruptions. Why has there been a chassis shortage and when will the problem be alleviated? What Are Intermodal Chassis? Intermodal chassis are trailers or frames used to move product between modes of transportation, such as …
New Policy Intended to Reduce Port Congestion
October 28, 2021A shortage in shipping containers has driven up the cost of global shipments. A recent policy implemented by the the two San Pedro Bay Ports (Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles) is intended to drastically reduce congestion. Theoretically this will propel containers to reach final destination sooner, where they can be unloaded quicker, thereby freeing up containers …
Do You Have a Transactional Relationship or Relational Partnership with Your 3PL?
September 24, 2021 Would you describe your relationships with the 3PLs you utilize as merely transactional relationships or as relational partnerships? That is, are you mostly dictating to them what you want done on a case by case basis, or are you working with them collaboratively to devise solutions that will bring you the most benefit over the long run? …