Retail Logistics
The Client
One of Canada’s largest retailers of hardware, home renovation and gardening products with a network of over 600 franchised, affiliated and corporate stores.
The Challenge
To provide more efficient, cost-effective logistics for the client’s decorating products category, which includes many hazardous products. The client operates a complex distribution system in which a variety of third-party logistics providers in select product categories take part. The challenges include lengthy lead times, many small replenishment orders and a considerable transportation surcharge. Our assignment was to improve performance by simplifying one corner of the system.
The Solution
Dominion Warehousing & Distribution Services Ltd. worked with the client to create:
- Centralized inventory of more than 1000 product lines
- Specialized hazardous goods distribution services
- EDI order connectivity
- Daily store order production
- Consolidated transportation merge
The Result
Our specialized logistical expertise increased product availability in the market, reduced stock shortage and reduced the category logistics cost per unit. The client regards us as a valuable partner within their total supply chain.
Did You Know?
Did you know that a survey of 50 large companies found that those using third party logistics business moved goods twice as quickly as in-house logistics departments?