Overview of Third-Party Logistics

The third-party logistics (3PL) industry is an integral part of the supply chain. 3PL’s manage the movement of product across the supply chain and may include aspects of procurement, material handling, warehousing, distribution, and returns processing. In less than 50 years, the industry has cemented itself as a valuable partner to manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and wholesalers. It wasn’t until the …

ASW’s Akron-Area Warehousing & Distribution Services

With a full-service offering of warehousing, fulfillment, and supply chain management services, ASW offers a one-stop solution to companies seeking a partner to handle their logistics needs. Our clients range from multinational Fortune 500 companies to small, local businesses. They come to us because of our years of experience providing high-quality, customized solutions. Whether providing storage, cross-docking, order fulfillment, packaging, …

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 …