If you’re in the CPG industry and you’re not engaged in selling direct-to-consumer (DTC), you could be missing out. Mass market and niche retailers and CPG companies know their bread and butter has always been establishing, nurturing, and strengthening consumer loyalty. With greater reliance on ecommerce, however, maintaining customer loyalty has grown more tenuous for companies that do not have …
Demand for Warehousing & Distribution
August 6, 2020Swell in Ecommerce Sales Fuels Demand for Warehousing and Distribution ServicesThe 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 rapid …
Leading a Logistics Company During the Pandemic
June 18, 2020Interview with André ThorntonAs 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
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 at its headquarters in Foreign Trade Zone …
Managing Niche Market: Pet Foods Distribution
Business challenge: With rapid growth, a leading manufacturer and co-packer of natural dog treats and premium canned pet food faced the decision whether to continue handling its own warehousing and distribution or to outsource operations to a third-party logistics provider (3PL). Its 100,000 sq. foot production space was too small to handle demand, so the company would either need to …
Crises Response Case Study
Business 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 transported to another …