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Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Company: Warehousing & Supply Chain Services -- Home Services Warehousing and Fulfillment Packaging Information Technology Transportation Value Added Services Services Locations ALL ILLINOIS LOCATIONS ALL FLORIDA LOCATIONS ALL CALIFORNIA LOCATIONS ALL COLORADO LOCATIONS Our Locations News About Us Employment Contact Us Request A Quote MAXIMIZE SUPPLY CHAIN PERFORMANCE. MAXIMIZE BUSINESS PERFORMANCE. CLIENT FOCUSED THIRD-PARTY LOGISTICS NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED CONTRACT PACKAGER GOING THE EXTRA MILE HANDLING SEASONAL & OVERFLOW REQUIREMENTS FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED FOR OVER 60 YEARS United Facilities Offers Total Supply Chain Solutions United Facilities is a third party logistics companies with 3PL facilities across the United States. Total supply chain management, either globally or nationally is one of the most burdensome issues facing business today. Many businesses continue to handle their supply chain internally, but by using a 3PL vendor every business can enjoy the benefits of outsourcing supply chain management to a third-party logistics provider often known by its acronym 3PL. United Facilities is a premier provider of 3PL services in the United States. What a 3PL Vendor Does 3rd party logistics companies offering manufacturing companies a 3PL solution take over its supply chain logistics . Using a 3PL provider allows manufacturers to outsource operational logistics that run the gamut from packaging, to warehousing, and finally to delivery. Many firms also help manufacturers by processing returns. Benefits of Outsourcing Supply Chain Management There are many benefits to outsourcing to a 3PL and they include: Better Global Capabilities Manufacturers rely on their 3PL providers to have current and actionable information about local markets, gives manufacturers knowledge of regulation and requirements from government agencies, and an understanding of restraints on capacity. Contracting with a 3PL helps manufacturers who sell internationally by taking care of documentation, custom duties and other issues involving shipments that cross international borders. Producers lacking experience in international shipping often find shipments delayed and costs accelerating if documents and duties are incorrect. In addition, product makers can spend time on producing rather than trying to figure out the complex rules and regulations involved with shipping to multiple nations. As a 3PL provider, United Facilities is cognizant of the importance of transportation to make for smooth 3PL operations. Cost Reduction A key benefit of contracting with a 3PL is their ability to exercise better control of costs and to lower costs for supply chain operations. With their help, 3PLs lower a business’s carrying costs, lower the costs associated with returned products, and help prevent lost sales. Using a 3PL allows a manufacturer to move more goods with fewer assets and still meet the most stringent customer requirements. Clients of 3PL firms enjoy cost reduction benefits that include: Spending on a level commensurate with use Making rapid changes in business strategy and tactics Partnerships that allow for shipping and volume discounts In place programs that are already working for best practices in logistics One example of cost reduction is the use of consolidated warehouses or using shared facilities owned and operated by 3PLs. One example of cost savings is not having to maintain company-operated warehouse space and its attendant personnel – this can be an important cost-saving measure. Some 3PL companies provide outstanding inventory forecasting that allows makers to save money on excess production and inventory holding costs. Improved Efficiency Often, the utilization of a 3PL vendor allows manufacturers and retailers to run their companies more efficiently. Efficient operations often are the difference between a company’s success and failure. In instances where a business has many moving parts such as manufacturing. Following are some of the ways that a 3PL helps a business run with greater efficiency: By creating custom logistics solutions for each client company Lowering a number of resources a business needs for its supply chain 3PLs allow for storage and distribution variations in volume In order meet the ever-changing demands in supply chain management, United Facilities has implemented several vital improvements in the way we do business with current customers. CI or Continuous Improvement is, by definition, an ongoing effort to improve products, services, or processes. These efforts can take the form of incremental improvements over time or breakthrough improvements which have an effect immediately. Packaging Services When a company partners with United Facilities (UF) the company works at their own facility or the partner’s facilities for packaging services. UF packaging services include: Packaging & Shrink-Wrapping Custom Grocery Displays Product Assembly Repackaging & Reconditioning Custom Pick and Pack Kitting Multipacks Special Labeling and/or pricing Quality Control Inspections RF & Barcoding Performance Measurement Full Array of EDI Transaction Sets Purchasing & Customer Service Administration Quality Control Inspections Product testing Recouping Fulfillment Pallet displays and other retail displays, store-ready pallets Point of Sale Units Contract food manufacturing AIB certification Rework Projects Recycling Scalability Many manufacturers encounter shifts in product demand. Accordingly, the need for warehouse space expands and contracts in unison with manufacturing output. At UF our warehouse logistics allow us to scale your warehousing to your actual needs. Instead of needing enough warehouse space for times when output is at its high, 3PL gives the manufacturer or retailer space based on real-time need. This saves the company money. At United Facilities our scalable warehousing services include: Food Grade Storage RF & Barcoding Online Inventory Tracking Temperature Controlled Storage Performance Measurement Equipment (Pull-Pack, Clamp, Roll Clamp, Four Fork, Basiloid) Full Array of EDI Transaction Sets Purchasing & Customer Service Administration Quality Control Inspections Recouping Customer-Specific Certification Rail Service Foreign Trade Zone Cross-Docking Special Labeling FDA Approval The strategically located logistics warehousing of UF are found in: Illinois Logistics Warehouses Peoria Warehouse Montgomery South Warehouse Montgomery North Warehouse Galesburg Warehouse Florida Logistics Warehouses Orlando North Warehouse Orlando South Warehouse California Logistics Warehouses Fontana Warehouse Mira Loma Warehouse Tracy Warehouse Stockton East Warehouse Stockton West Warehouse Colorado Logistics Warehouse Denver Warehouse Risk Minimization Risk assessment for a company is an important part of the management’s responsibility. Accordingly, it makes sense to outsource those areas where a firm’s expertise is not very strong. For example, outsourcing storage and distribution may reduce risks through the provision of: Employees trained on the best ways to handle product The infrastructure needed for warehouses and delivery vehicles – eliminating this resource drain for clients The ability to keep supply chains in motion no matter what the situation Accountability When a company operates a multi-location national or international business, the weak link in the management of the supply chain is the lack of accountability that comes with multiple people managing product flow from suppliers around the world. Instead, using a 3PL contractor lets a business consolidate “touch points” needed for managing a supply chain that is effective and efficient. Also, using a 3 PL provider for outsourced storage and distribution processes keeps the entire supply chain under the control of the 3PL provider. Should a problem surface, a 3PL vendor is the only call a company needs to make. Information Techno...