After-Market Automotive Distribution Outsourcing - A $280M automotive aftermarket accessories manufacturer and distributor was suffering with overflowing, overburdened and failing nationwide distribution center.

While a separate consulting project focused on warehouse turnaround was on-going, a rapid assessment and discussion with management determined a viable option to carve out a major customer and inventory volume for outsourcing that would significantly free space in the congested DC. Leveraging extensive knowledge of 3PLs and locations, a short list of capable, regional warehousing 3PLs were identified. An RFP was conducted and a 3PL was selected and contracted.

3PLR facilitated 3PL implementation, working with the 3PL to design the warehouse space, define procedures, migrate inventory, and start up operations.  The entire project from RFP to start-up was rapidly executed in 4 weeks.