Logistics is the process of receiving an order and then shipping the order to the buyer. American Western Distribution utilizes our expert logistics services to manage all of the complexities between the point of origin and the point of consumption to match your 3PL, transportation, and warehouse needs.

Poor Logistics

Every business, company, vendor, and transition have different logistics. Inefficacy in logistics can lead to lost goods and incorrect data, all which impact your business’ bottom line.

Turn-Key Solutions

The business dictionary defines a turn-key solution as “A type of solution that is easily or readily deployed into a current business, system or process by a third-party, which is able to be used immediately once installed or implemented.

For example, a website, training program or billing system. In such cases, the purpose of using a turnkey solution is to avoid the hassle or headache of setting up your own in-house solution.”

Logistics Teams

Your logistics department should not just be one person, but an entire management team. With logistics management teams, your business can implement a well-organized plan to contain costs and provide a positive impact to your bottom line.

Order fulfillment

A perfect order is one that is on time, complete, and undamaged, along with the correct paperwork to accompany it. According to Handshake, the process of a perfect order consists of the following:

  • Order is received, either in person, on the phone, via email, etc.
  • Order must be entered into back office systems (like an ERP or accounting platform)
  • Customer is notified that the order has been received.
  • Order is sent to the warehouse. A paper order might be taken to the warehouse as part of a batch, or it is sent directly from an invoicing or sales order management application.
  • Order is picked: a worker goes into the warehouse, finds the items in the order, and picks them off the shelf.
  • Order is packed to prepare for shipping.
  • Order is shipped.
  • Customer is notified that the order is on its way.
  • Order arrives.

Are your logistics working for your business? Do your customers rave about your order fulfillment, or is it damaging your reputation? Contact American Western Distribution for top of the line logistics.