Consumer – Lineage Line Logistics

SUPERIOR SUPPLY CHAIN LOGISTICS FOR CONSUMER GOODS

HELPING YOU PROVIDE BETTER PRODUCTS THROUGH SMARTER ROTATION

Supply chain challenges can be especially pressing for the consumer market, where ever-present pressures on price meet huge fluctuations in volume and seasonal distribution trends. Our sophisticated tracking and analytics monitors consumer goods by expiry date, product, lot number, and location, allowing you to increase efficiency and reduce returns through better rotation. We help drive down costs for inventory, warehousing, transportation, and other vital supply chain components.

TARGETED SERVICES FOR YOUR MARKET

END-TO-END SOLUTIONS TO KEEP SHELVES STOCKED AND QUALITY HIGH

freight management

Consolidate, deconsolidate, and rush orders as needed

customized packaging

Add ticket inserts, strategic bundling, and even palletized point-of-purchase displays.

delivery optimization

Ensure on-time arrival through specialized delivery techniques such as direct-store-delivery and Just-In-Time (JIT) replenishment.

Returns management

Inspect and sort inventory for re-stock or other distribution, with customized reporting and management.

Product distribution support

We act as your virtual distribution center (DC) network, offering space to accommodate seasonal volume surges.

Transportation services

Global sea, land and air freight management and streamlined multimodal transportation keeps you on time and under budget.

Vendor management

Track vendors and goods in one sophisticated, easy-to-use platform.

CASE STUDIES

Asia Consolidation and Ship to Mexico

A leading Consumer Electronics retailer in Mexico was seeking greater visibility and control of their growing global supply chain. The customer’s sourcing program required a consolidation program for multiple vendors in Asia, and shipping to Distribution Centers (DC’s) in Mexico and Panama.

Consumer Electronics Cost Savings

Global networking equipment manufacturer cut costs and gained efficiency through consolidation of all U.S. West Coast sites and Cotran Logistic’s value-added services.

Consumer Supply Chain Optimization in Australia

German-based supplier for Australian supermarkets overcome supply chain complexity through optimization of Value Added Services (VAS).

Outbound Transportation for CPG

Global consumer packaged good manufacturer required a supply chain solution for outbound transportation, and an LLP solution in Mexico.

Expedited Ocean Transportation

Cotran Logistics provides time-definite ocean shipping services for a major manufacturer of high-end kitchen appliances.

Retailer Saves on Merchandising Fees

Carmichael International manages customs brokerage services for a U.S. importer of hotel supplies. This importer asked Carmichael to start grouping Bill of Ladings on one entry to reduce Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) exposure.