Retail Logistics
Our customers know that they can count on us for flexible, scalable supply chain solutions.
The retail industry is challenged to source and manufacture the right products at the right time and in the right quantities. Speed to market is of critical importance. The complexity associated with this international supply chain creates multiple trading partner hand-offs which can significantly increase inefficiencies and costs if you don't have a great logistics partner and complete visibility.
We work with companies large and small. Our wealth of experience with larger companies positions us as the provider of choice for the smaller companies that are poised for growth. OHL's logistics service offering includes transportation, warehousing and fulfillment, global freight management - all of which can be combined into a powerful integrated supply chain solution that will have your customers coming back in droves.
We Can Help You With
- Inventory management
- Improved service levels
- Reduction in inventory
- Improved forecast accuracy
- Improved supply chain planning
- Visibility throughout the entire supply chain
- Network analysis
- International trade
- Parcel delivery
- Direct-to-consumer ecommerce fulfillment
- DC bypass
Request a consultation today to learn how OHL can customize a solution that meets your unique business requirements. We serve the retail and fulfillment needs of some of the most demanding customers in the world and are happy to share our expertise with you.
Case Study
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The world’s largest designer and retailer of maternity apparel located in the U.S. imports products from all parts of the world then sells online and in retail stores located in both the U.S. and Canada. The customer was interested in U.S. Customs duty drawback services to recoup the high duties associated with multiple international product moves through customs.
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As one the largest diamond mining groups in the world, producing and marketing by value over 40% of the world’s gem diamonds, this customer has a worldwide network of both owned stores and franchises. Goods are crafted in France, Italy, U.K. and Switzerland and this high-end jewelry regularly moves around the globe. The customer was interested in U.S. Customs duty drawback services to recoup the high duties associated with multiple international product moves through customs.
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Sara Lee Household & Beverage is a division of Sara Lee, a global manufacturer of high-quality, brand-name products for consumers throughout the world. They were challenged with improving service levels for delivery time of products to end retailers and partnered with OHL to better control inventory and improve time to market.
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Although this client is a very large apparel importer with a large production staff they only have two people in their Customs Compliance department. They use OHL as their sole customs broker to handle their day-to-day operational needs and approached OHL about providing support on an as-needed basis to help fill in gaps during heavy periods, technical expertise to classify their product line and providing training for other in-house departments.
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This leading nutrition company expanded their product offerings by purchasing a meal replacement and nutritional supplement product line. A limited volume history forced this company to develop an initial retail chain strategy based on assumptions. They had an additional need to ship to multiple channels that needed to be incorporated into their strategy.
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Reduce Transportation Costs by 10-15 Percent While Shaving Days Off Door-To-Door Delivery from China
PetSafe® is a rapidly expanding manufacturer of pet products, specializing in safety and training solutions. The company introduced the first do-it-yourself electronic fence to the pet market in 1991 and the first wireless fence in 1998. Because they were expanding too quickly to keep up with their own requirements for warehousing and distribution, PetSafe needed the help of a logistics partner with capacity and flexibility.
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This major apparel retailer was facing issues with inventory management and service levels. They wanted to reduce inventory and improve service levels throughout their supply chain network by improving forecast accuracy and enhancing supply chain planning. They needed OHL to provide a reliable solution that would be easily accessible from anywhere, be easy to use and require very little training.
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SOMS Technologies is a start-up company with a patented and innovative vehicle engine oil filtration technology called microGreen® extended performance oil filter. The filter is a new and unique offering that reduces the impact on the environment caused by automobiles. Being a new and unique product, this customer needed help in setting up the importation as well as air, ocean, warehousing and distribution services. They turned to OHL for an end-to-end solution.
White Paper
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Download this white paper to learn more about optimizing the international supply chain for the retail sector using an integrated GS1-128 carton level label and ASN application along with a proven program management methodology.