—New consolidated east coast distribution facility opens in Olive Branch, MS—
Olive Branch MS, November 20, 2015 – LEGACY Supply Chain Services, a leading third party logistics provider, has entered into a long-term agreement to provide dedicated contract distribution services for Haier America’s Appliance Division in the North America. The move to a new centralized 430,000 sq. ft. east coast facility will employ nearly 100 full-time employees.
“We are excited to be a part of Haier’s growth in this vibrant logistics market” said Andy Dishner, SVP of Client Solutions at LEGACY SCS. “Olive Branch is a key strategic east coast distribution location for many of our long standing clients.”
The decision to relocate to Olive Branch followed an extensive supply chain network redesign, and positions Haier for further growth in the North American market.
“Haier is committed to delivering whole home solutions and consolidating our distribution to this state of the art facility at Olive Branch. We will be able to support our customers much more efficiently and effectively and allows for our future growth”, said Mike Fahey, VP of Operations at Haier America.
About LEGACY Supply Chain Services
LEGACY Supply Chain Services has developed 3PL solutions for clients for nearly 40 years. Our North American distribution footprint includes dedicated and multi-client space in 50 locations in the U.S. and Canada. LEGACY’s dedicated logistics solutions include warehousing & distribution, international & domestic transportation, customs & compliance, and pool distribution services. We excel at providing high-touch service to clients across many industries including Retail, Consumer Goods, Industrial Manufacturing, Technology, Food & Beverage, Aftermarket Automotive, Life Sciences, and Healthcare.
About Haier America
Haier America, headquartered in Wayne, N.J., is a subsidiary of Haier Group, the world’s #1 major appliances brand by volume as ranked by Euromonitor International 2014, and a global leader in consumer electronics. Haier employs more than 60,000 people around the world and distributes products in more than 100 countries and regions with global revenues reaching $32.6 billion in 2014.
Get the latest news and insights via email on warehouse improvement, transportation optimization, labor strikes and international shipping rate changes.
Hiring a third-party logistics (3PL) provider is a strategic approach for businesses to increase their capacity without expanding their...
+ Read moreOn May 1st, CN (Canadian National Railway) and CPKC (Canadian Pacific Kansas City) rail workers voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike...
+ Read moreAs the first quarter of 2024 comes to an end, here are some observations over the past few months as well as predictions about the trucking...
+ Read more