Given the impact of the last two years on food supply chains and on our lives in general, Rethink Everything as the theme of this year’s Food Shippers of America conference was on point. Among the many changes in our lives imposed by the pandemic are three basic trends that are causing manufacturers to rethink their supply chains. Let's take a look.
These trends are prompting manufacturers to rethink their supply chains and consider new options for the types of services they require from their 3PLs. Demand shifts and supply chain disruptions have manufacturers reconfiguring manufacturing, analyzing their networks, and redistributing inventories. As a result, demand for 3PL warehousing space and distribution services is at an all-time high, especially in regions experiencing the highest population growth.
Today, manufacturers are also looking for 3PLs that can provide value-add secondary packaging and ecommerce services in addition to traditional logistics services. Third-party warehousing companies such as The Shippers Group are investing in new systems and automation to gain operating efficiencies.
There are unique benefits for manufacturers when they partner with a 3PL that provides both contract packaging and ecommerce services:
- One-stop supply chain partner
- Streamlined inventory management
- Efficient and more affordable supply chain
The Shippers Group is a leading national third-party warehousing company that also provides clients with freight brokerage services, contract packaging, and ecommerce services. The company has recently invested in new systems and automated equipment to continuously improve service by eliminating waste and streamline processes for better operating efficiency. These advances in inventory management as well as packaging and ecommerce services help manufacturers have more agile supply chains that are more responsive to quickly-changing consumer behavior.
The Shippers Group is a leading national third-party logistics company headquartered in Dallas, Texas with distribution facilities in Texas, Georgia, Florida, and Virginia totaling 11 locations and over 5.2 million square feet of space. In addition to warehousing and transportation services, the company provides contract packaging and e-commerce fulfillment to the food, consumer goods and automotive industries. The Shippers Group was founded in 1901 and today employs over 1,500 associates nationwide.