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COVID’s Impact on Warehouse Management Outsourcing
Q In today’s market, what are the key bene ts of outsourcing warehouse management? A The COVID pandemic has companies reassessing their distribution networks. Many are looking for solutions that improve flexibility and capabilities, while still retaining control and transparency. With the right commercial model, outsourcing warehouse management provides those benefits, and more. Warehouse management companies with nationwide scale and deep industry knowl- edge oer access to operational expertise and technology due to our core focus on logis- tics execution. Mitigation of labor risk is another key benefit, as third-party service providers take owner- ship of stang and improve productivity. By leveraging a service provider’s best practices, trained talent, and functional technology, out- sourcing can lead to a more flexible and lower total cost distribution network. Q How is Capstone’s model different from traditional outsourcing solutions? A Capstone’s warehouse management model is a hybrid solution designed to maximize operational performance. We call it “Guest In Your House.” It’s a true partnership with our customers, where they control the real estate and inventory management system, while Capstone focuses on the people and processes. We oer a menu of execution services, from operating a single function or the entire building, and often co-manage a facility
alongside our customer. In every situation, we look to incorporate our pay-for-productivity structure and labor management technology to “variabilize” costs and produce optimal results. By leveraging the capabilities and resources of both parties, this model provides the exper- tise and scale of traditional 3PLs; the flexibility of stang companies; and the culture, trans- parency, and consistency of an in-house operation. Q How does your freight management and last mile capabilities bene t your warehouse management customers? A Capstone has more than 600 warehouse operations across the United States and Canada. This scale provides unique insight into local, regional, and national distribution networks and often identifies opportunities to assist our customers with optimization of their broader network. To address issues such as dwell time, ven- dor compliance, OTIF, expedited shipments, and network visibility, we collaborate with customers to create transportation and ware- housing solutions that solve specific logistical challenges. An example is the grocery delivery service our last mile division created during the pandemic to support our grocery retail customers. Leveraging our last mile delivery expertise, decades of grocery distribution experience, and unique MileZero technology, Capstone developed a white-labeled delivery solution that allows our customers to take advantage of a new sales channel with a more cost- ecient operating model.
Sean Coakley Chief Commercial O®cer Capstone Logistics Sean.Coakley@capstonelogistics.com www.capstonelogistics.com 770-724-0542
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