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Taking command of supply chain management is essential to thrive in any manufacturing and retail business. But unfortunately, most businesses are not wealthy enough to establish in-house resources and manpower to keep their supply chain in optimum condition. This fact alone underscores the importance of companies like United Facilities, Inc. These types of third-party logistics companies provide distribution, packaging, warehousing and transportation solutions for all types of businesses that need supply chain solutions. Below we take an in-depth look at United Facilities' third-party logistics/3PL services . 3PL Services of United Facilities The distribution warehouses of United Facilities spread in 11 cities throughout the United States. The company offers a  complete spectrum of warehousing, supply chain and distribution solutions. The solutions of these companies start from packaging to the delivery of your supplies. The third-party logistics services of United Fac...

Unlike common storage warehouses, distribution and logistics warehouses provide a greater level of services for clients. With California an epicenter for shipping, distribution, and logistic, pinpointing a reputable warehousing solution is not always an easy endeavor. When you do learn and understand the information about some of the leading logistics warehouses in California, you can make the right decisions for your company. To help you get started, here is a review of three leading logistics warehouses in California . United Facilities, Inc. United Facilities, Inc. is a supply chain management and third-party logistics company that has continued to provide people with the best services in the United States, with many offices throughout Europe, Asia, Latin America as well as North America. They offer end-to-end and global supply chain services that includes transportation management, international freight forwarding, truckload brokerage, customs brokerage, project logistics,...

Cornerstone Automation Systems (CASI) is the foremost automation solutions provider in the entire industry. It is known to offer, intelligent and innovative automation for the purpose of order fulfillment operations. Below is the list of top products from CASI . CASI Conveyors CASI Transmaster conveyor is a from a modular line of basic 24 volt direct current roller type conveyer systems that can be customized and adjusted for a wide variety of functions, such as the belt over roller, the zero pressure accumulation as well as belted curves and the low profile. Each part of the conveyor is a plug and simply play method and can enable casters to install it in a very easy way. Moreover, the machine has a system of built in logic, and power rollers, to completely eliminate, the requirement for there to be separate cabinets, for the purpose of electrical controls. CASI IBOD Case Opener The fully operational, automatic case opening machine comes with a programmable feature w...

The Safety of Life at Sea Convention (SOLAS) has been approved by International Maritime Organization to make sure that containers being shipped via ships must have a defined and validated weight. The responsibility of verified shipping container weight is assigned solely to the organization whose shipping the item. This new rule will become active starting July 1, 2016. Therefore, once the regulated package requirement is in effect, a violation would be assigned to the ship controller and marine terminal operator if the weight of the containers onboard have not been confirmed. The SOLAS container weight verification requirements state that there are two avenues shippers can take in order to define the container’s weight once the packaging phase has occurred. If you live on the Earth, this rule applies to you. All people involved with the shipping process will need to create guidelines and policies to enforce these guidelines: guidelines teaching how to verify the weight of a...

United facilities, Inc. is third-party logistics and supply chain management company that is recognized for continuously implementing improvements to keep up with the ever changing demands of supply chain management (SCM). The company remains focal to continuous improvement to better meet the needs of customers and to continue the evolution of the way third party logistics and distribution business is conducted. Below, experts of United Facilities provide insight as to the company's focus in continuous improvement (CI) and how this emphasis has helped the third party logistics provider grow and thrive for decades. United Facilities on CI Our ongoing efforts to improve products, services and processes are the continuous improvement that the company has dedicated itself in order to be the very best in supply chain management. Some the changes that have been made and some the changes that will be implemented are efforts that happen over longer periods of time and quicker br...

Walz Scale, the company popular for industrial weighing solutions such as heavy duty weighing equipment and truck scales, has introduced a new line of highly dynamic dimensional scanning and weighing systems designed for shipping and distribution centers. Walz new dimensioning products range from static package scanners for simple needs to dynamic cubing systems for high-volume conveyors. The new dimensional scanning and weighing equipment from Walz is suitable for many different applications that demand efficient and fluid dimensioning and cubing. The line-up of dimensioning systems make scanning, weighing, and overall cubing processes much more efficient while still keep the equipment affordable. Below we discuss the new dimensional weighing systems from Walz . They are all sustainable for applications spanning from high-volume logistics and distribution companies to local shipping centers and bring value to all relevant operations. In-Motion Package Scanner (IMPS) As ind...

Advanced third-party logistics (3PL) is buzzword in the warehousing and transport industry. However, not all self-proclaimed 3PL providers are as advanced as they set out to be. One Illinois-based logistics and distribution company is setting the standard in advanced 3PL by re-defining what constitutes total supply chain solutions. From packaging and transport to warehousing and order fulfillment, United  Facilities  has grown over the decades to be recognized as an industry role model among warehousing and 3PL providers nationwide. Expanding from its local roots in central Illinois, United Facilities owns and operates 12 strategically placed distribution centers spanning from California to Florida. But its widespread network is not all that makes this truly advanced 3PL so powerful. Below we capture the essence of what makes United Facilities a leading logistics and supply chain management company. Warehousing and Fulfillment Expertise The tailor-made warehousin...

Walz Scale, the well known manufacturer of truck scales and advanced weighing equipment, has expanded into the truck scale rental business as a result of increased demand for short-term solutions.  With this move, the company has increased the types of rental truck scales that it offers its clients for limited use. Walz Scale has seen a strong growth in demand as a result of many transporters opting to measure the loads on their vehicles to enhance safety. A recent crackdown on trucks exceeding the legal limits has also contributed to the increased business. Transport companies have turned to truck scale rental solutions to comply with the regulations. Walz Scale has assured its customers that the can now take advantage of numerous benefits of leasing and renting truck scales for temporary use. The truck scale rentals are also fully tested to ensure that they provide certified accuracy levels. In addition, clients now have a wide range of rental scales that include flo...