The Value of a Dependable Retail Logistics Partner

The Value of a Dependable Retail Logistics Partner

October 29, 2019

Retail businesses may have a handful of storefronts or hundreds across the country. They may focus narrowly on a strictly defined list of products or offer a range of general merchandise that appeals to many different customers. But no matter the specifics, every retail company needs a dependable logistics partner that understands the unique nature of the industry and how important it is to make sure the right products are in the right place at the right time.



Retail businesses need logistics partners that are adaptable, dependable and trustworthy.

Why a strong logistics partner is so critically important in the retail world

While every industry with a supply chain component needs to have a trustworthy logistics process in place, it's especially important in the world of retail. Your organization, just like all of the other companies in your industry, needs to have confidence that your chosen partner can reliably move inventory from production facilities to warehouse locations, and from those holding points to storefronts where sales are made. A strong, consistent approach to retail logistics includes considerations of:

• Responsiveness: Unexpected demand for inventory can be a major advantage for a retail business, increasing sales and attracting new customers. However, a business can only seize on widespread popularity and consumers' intent to purchase if it can ensure products quickly make it to the stores where they're needed. Atlas Logistics offers personalized service and access to third-party logistics providers in addition to our own padded-van fleet, ensuring there are options to handle periods of peak demand and keep your retail locations stocked.
• Personalized support and service: Logistics needs can differ greatly over time. Whether your company needs professionals to handle the entire supply chain process, focus on warehousing, deliver inventory to locations across the country or something else entirely, we can build a plan that addresses your needs.
• Cost: The fastest logistics workflow may be a poor fit for your company if the costs are too substantial to safely factor into a budget. A dependable partner will offer shipping options that lead to consistent deliveries, keeping your retail locations well stocked without creating financial problems.

Finding a dependable, long-term partner with the ability to address all three of these core logistics needs helps retail businesses enjoy consistency in their supply chain processes. That leads to less worrying about how to move inventory from one location to the next and more peace of mind about efficiently transporting product from production to the final sale.

Atlas Logistics® is proud to offer decades of experience coordinating and executing supply chain tasks for a wide variety of businesses, including a number of different retail organizations. With an internal fleet and relationships with 3PL providers across the country, highly trained and efficient staff and safe, secure warehousing facilities, you can count on us to provide a complete logistics solution or address a specific area of need. To learn more, get in touch with us today.