Warehouse Management
Even if seasonal sales cycles and market uncertainties keep you from knowing how much space you need from year-to-year, our multi-customer campus ensures that you don't commit to space you don't need and that additional space is always available to you.
OHL pioneered flexible, multi-customer warehouse campus solutions. We now offer more than 120 value-added, and strategically located multi-customer warehouse campuses and dedicated distribution centers in the North America, Europe and Asia.
Our expansive network and other resources provide many benefits, including the flexibility to shift distribution operations to meet changing market demands and the ability to scale space needs for seasonal or cyclical distribution models. In this flexible and scalable environment our customers can also take advantage of shared labor and technology to ensure the necessary resources are available during peak season while scaling back when fewer resources are required. With OHL, you can choose the logistics service you need or integrate your entire supply chain -- from point of origin to destination. We are happy to work with you to create a logistics solution to meet the specific challenges of your organization.
Multi-Customer Campus Distribution Model
OHL's multi-customer flexible warehousing and distribution services provide flexible options that meet your changing logistics needs. Even if seasonal sales cycles and market uncertainties keep you from knowing how much space you need from year-to-year, our multi-customer campus ensures that you don't commit to space you don't need and that additional space is always available to you.
Dedicated Distribution Center Solution
We will help you determine an optimal location through modeling, obtain the real estate, whether through purchase or lease using the services of our ProVenture Commercial real estate subsidiary, and define the necessary systems and operational structure. We can also provide construction project management.
Core Warehouse and Distribution Capabilities:
- Flexible, scalable multi-customer campuses
- Order fulfillment and material handling
- Value-added services
- Class "A" facilities
- Multi-temp and dry product support
- Food grade warehouses
- ISO certified
- Material handling equipment
- Staffing and training
- Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
- Technology links with Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
We recommend you request a consultation to learn more about OHL's value-added warehousing solutions. We look forward to being your preferred logistics solutions provider for many years to come.
Our large network and available resources provide many benefits, including the flexibility to shift distribution operations to meet changing market demands and the ability to scale space needs for seasonal or cyclical distribution models.
"Over the four and a half year period we have partnered with OHL, the overall volume of business as measured by number of orders processed and transacted has doubled, while our cost as measured as a percent of sales has remained relatively constant."
-- Steve Baker, vice president of logistics for PetSafe®
White Paper
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OHL has developed a comprehensive eight-step strategy to achieve effective KPIs—from development and implementation to evaluation and continuous improvement.
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The purpose of this white paper is to provide transportation professionals with a review of several fundamental practices that can drive cost savings and improve operating efficiency.
Case Study
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This global consumer electronics giant is recognized as the industry leader distributing products such as cameras, camcorders, home audio, televisions, computers, major game console and software. The company was struggling with fluctuating volumes, space needs, and staffing requirements and decided to turn to OHL.
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One of OHL’s key customers is a leading global consumer healthcare company. With expertise in infant and children's nutrition, the company offers more than 70 products in over 50 countries in Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Prior to working with OHL, the company faced a number of business challenges which impacted their supply chain costs including delivery and customer service issues and lack of visibility to inventory.
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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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Dukal offers a wide variety of specialty patient care, wound care and disposal apparel. As their business grew, their distribution facilities exceeded capacity and their order cycle times increased due to offsite storage needs. This company was looking for a solution to overcome high shipping costs and reduce long transit times.
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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.
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This US brewing company realized that they were spending too much money on loading direct and they required greater support on special projects and promotional campaigns, enhanced security and a flexible staffing solution. This customer was looking for a 3PL who offered these value added services, plus offered a savings on direct loading.