3 ASW Associates Attend IWLA EventsSeptember 21, 2021 Earlier this month, ASW associates participated in three in-person IWLA events, which each took place in Atlanta. VP of Sales Matt Maglicic attended the IWLA Fulfillment Forum, which was a new event for the Association. Jonathan Thornton, Director of Quality & Compliance, attended the IWLA Safety & Risk Conference. Finally, our IT …
Global Supply Chain Disruptions Continue
Global Supply Chain Disruptions Continue Can a 3PL Partner Help?August 24, 2021The global supply chain will continue to take hits for the foreseeable future. Whether you receive product directly from non-domestic manufacturers; use a 3PL to handle product transportation; receive goods from distributors or retailers that import them from other countries; or receive goods manufactured in the US from raw …
Understanding Direct-to-Consumer (DTC)
Understanding Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) There are B2B companies–those businesses providing services and commodities to other businesses–and there are B2C companies that provide services and commodities to individual customers. Or are they DTC companies?Overview If you’re a supplier, you’ve probably been asked by fellow suppliers and corporate buyers if you are B2B or B2C. What about DTC, which is being talked about …
CEO Featured in IWLA Newsletter Focus on Inclusion
CEO Featured in IWLA Newsletter Focus on Inclusion September, 2020ASW CEO André Thornton is featured in IWLA’s inaugural Inclusion & Diversity Council Newsletter. The article highlights Thornton’s transition from an All-Star MLB career to becoming a successful entrepreneur. Thornton underscores ASW’s commitment to diversity and inclusion and discusses the business case for D&I initiatives. He also clears up misconceptions some …
Demand for Warehousing & Distribution
August 6, 2020Swell in Ecommerce Sales Fuels Demand for Warehousing and Distribution Services The demand for warehousing has been increasing. The Wall Street Journal reported an increase in new leases or renewals of warehouse space by 43% just between April and May and year-to-date, a nearly 3% increase in warehouse leasing as compared to the first half of 2019. The …
Leading a Logistics Company During the Pandemic
Leading a Logistics Company During the PandemicJune 18, 2020Interview with André Thornton As a business leader in the logistics industry, CEO André Thornton discusses his experience handling challenges and running a business during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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 …
Crisis Response Case Study
Crisis Response Case StudyBusiness challenge: A plastics resin broker contacted ASW in regards to a crisis situation. Two bulk hopper cars were involved in a derailment accident and were rolled over onto their sides, spilling plastic resin onto the ground in North Jersey. ASW’s solution: ASW arranged for the spilled product to be safely retrieved—preventing contamination from spreading—and had it …