Retail

We understand the importance of getting your products to your customers quickly and accurately. The retail sector requires customization and specialization, and Dominion provides both.

We have a proven record of conforming to the rigorous standards of the leading “big-box” stores, as evidenced by our 99.5% ISO quality rating. Our warehouse management system can be integrated with your inventory management system to ensure order and inventory accuracy, and we provide transportation solutions that will get your goods to your customers on time, every time.

Case Study: 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.