Logistics Services for Manufacturers
Building supply chains that operate as smoothly as your assembly line.
Manufacturing supply chains are among the most complex in the world, often consisting of multiple suppliers, diverse transportation streams and both domestic and international sourcing. Whether it’s ensuring a steady flow of raw materials or managing the movement of finished goods, manufacturers face a wide range of logistics challenges that can disrupt production and inflate costs. Legacy understands the pressure manufacturers are under and the critical role logistics plays in their success.
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Disruptions in upstream supply can grind production to a halt.
You depend on a reliable supply of raw materials to keep production moving. Any disruption to these inbound streams — including port congestion, carrier delays or geopolitical factors — can cause production lines to shut down, leading to missed deadlines and idle workers. Legacy mitigates this risk with comprehensive contingency plans, alternative sourcing strategies and a robust carrier network, ensuring you receive materials on time and in full.
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Global supply chains are vulnerable to international disruptions.
If you source parts or products from overseas, the international leg of your supply chain can present significant risks. Tariff changes, customs delays and fluctuating freight costs can disrupt the flow of goods, which can have a ripple effect, delaying distribution and impacting sales and customer satisfaction. From customs brokerage and tariff analysis to advanced tracking systems that provide real-time visibility into global shipments, we offer solutions to help you avoid costly delays.
- Downstream production relies on upstream reliability, creating interdependent risks.
If your business supplies components to other manufacturers, any delay in your production schedule not only impedes your own operations but also those of your downstream partners. This interconnectedness can create a chain reaction that results in missed deadlines, delayed product launches and financial losses across the supply chain. Legacy’s experience in managing interdependencies enables us to optimize both upstream and downstream logistics, taking proactive measures to avoid disruptions and maintain seamless production cycles.
- Balancing transportation costs and efficiency is an ongoing challenge.
Transporting raw materials and finished goods can be a major expense, especially when demand fluctuates or goods need to be shipped across long distances. To strike the right balance between speed and cost-efficiency, you need flexible transportation solutions that can adapt to changes in demand without driving up costs. Our approach to transportation management involves a diverse carrier base, optimized load planning and real-time data analytics to create cost-effective, efficient and highly scalable strategies.
- Inaccurate inventory management leads to costly overstocking or stockout.
Mismanaging your inventory can lead to costly errors, whether it’s overstocking, stockouts or simply inefficient use of warehouse space. A warehouse management system (WMS) combined with advanced forecasting tools allows for real-time monitoring of inventory levels, delivering the ideal balance between supply and demand. Legacy’s state-of-the-art WMS and flexible warehousing solutions enable you to scale storage space up or down based on your current production needs without incurring any unnecessary costs.
Who We Help
Manufacturers come in all sizes, each with unique processes, suppliers and distribution models. Whether you’re a domestic producer or operate internationally, we understand the complexities of your industry and provide the customized, hands-on fulfillment solutions to meet your needs.
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Automotive/auto parts
Our logistics network ensures just-in-time delivery of auto parts, reducing inventory costs and meeting the exacting standards of the automation industry. Learn more about how we support auto parts manufacturers here.
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Consumer goods
We leverage advanced forecasting and efficient distribution channels to ensure that consumer goods are delivered from manufacturing facilities to retail shelves and end consumers. Get full details on our consumer packaged goods services here.
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Pharmaceuticals
Through temperature-controlled storage, real-time inventory visibility and shipment tracking, we guarantee the safe and timely delivery of pharmaceutical products in alignment with regulatory standards.
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Electronics
Our secure handling and specialized packaging keep high-value electronic equipment and delicate components safe within our warehouse, distribution centers and while in transit, maintaining product integrity.
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Industrial equipment
We offer customized transportation solutions for heavy and complex industrial equipment, providing efficient delivery from manufacturing plants to operational sites with minimal downtime.
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Food and beverage
With our state-of-the-art temperature-controlled logistics, we maintain the quality and freshness of food and beverage products as they travel from manufacturing facilities to grocery stores and end consumers.
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Textiles and apparel
Our efficient supply chain management and flexible distribution operations move textiles swiftly from manufacturers to retailers, staying ahead of seasonal demand and market trends.
Facing business challenges similar to other companies in the industrial manufacturing industry – including improving cost-to-serve, increasing speed-to-market, responding to requirements for technology advancement, and adapting to the supply chain dynamics created from the rise of e-commerce fulfillment. Learn how LEGACY solved for the challenges of the industrial manufacturing supply chains.
Legacy is the right-sized 3PL partner for manufacturers, delivering dependable, highly customized and instantly scalable solutions that fit your business — not the other way around. Our interconnected services make it easy to grow your logistics strategy over time, gaining seamless support as your business grows and evolves.
- Private Warehousing
- Contract Warehousing
- Public Warehousing
- Inventory Management
- Cross-Docking
- Value-Added Services
- Order Fulfillment
- Pick and Pack Services
- Kitting and Assembly
- Returns Management
- Multi-Channel Fulfillment
- Integration with eCommerce Platforms
- North American Transportation
- International Freight Forwarding
- Customs Brokerage & Compliance
- Dedicated Fleet Services
- Transportation Management System (TMS)
- Real-Time Shipment Visibility and Tracking
- Cost Control and Optimization
Mid-size audio/visual product manufacturer faced with challenges to improve, grow and protect their rapidly growing business. Outsourcing to a partner who would solve 4 primary challenges common to many growing mid-sized businesses, LEGACY provided a nest level solution.
Connected dependability is our daily reality. We maintain performance standards you can rely on.
Tracking & Improving KPIs for the Manufacturing Industry
Keeping a close eye on the right metrics empowers us to continuously improve our processes, providing our clients with greater efficiencies, cost savings and improved service quality while also giving them full confidence in our capabilities.
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Order Accuracy Rate
We ensure each order is processed with precision, minimizing errors to maintain high order accuracy and customer satisfaction.
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On-Time Shipping Rate
When it comes to deliveries, customers have ever-increasing expectations. Legacy will make sure you exceed them with our 99.6% on-time shipping rate.
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Inventory Accuracy
Clear visibility on your inventory is important, but knowing that you can rely on that visibility is even better, which is why we offer 99.5% inventory accuracy.
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Inventory Turnover
By managing stock levels effectively, we help you maintain a high inventory turnover rate and reduce excess stock.
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Damage Rate
We handle your products with care, observing the highest quality standards, to ensure they arrive at their destination in perfect condition.
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Return Rate
Our high standards and attention to detail keep return rates low and customer satisfaction high.
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Order Lead Time
We shorten the wait with streamlined processes that get your orders out the door faster.
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Cost per Order
Efficient operations mean lower costs per order, giving you better value without sacrificing quality.
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Order Accuracy
Reliable systems and reliable people lead to reliable deliveries. We maintain 99.9%+ accuracy on all of our orders.
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Fill Rate
We keep your shelves stocked and your customers happy by maintaining a high fill rate on all orders.
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Cycle Time
Fast and efficient order processing means cycles are shorter and your customers get their products quicker than ever.
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Warehouse Capacity Utilization
We help you maximize capacity and reduce waste by making the best use of available warehouse space.
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Dock-to-Stock Time
When your products arrive at our warehouse, we get to work. We'll have them stocked and ready to ship in just 48 hours.
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Forecast Accuracy
We use advanced tools to ensure our data and forecasts are spot-on, helping you plan with confidence.
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Transportation Cost per Unit
Our repeatable processes and advanced technological infrastructure enhance efficiency and minimize transportation costs per unit, maximizing your savings.
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Customer Satisfaction Score (CSAT)
From our dedicated customer success team to our white-glove service, we deliver nothing but the best, as reflected in our high customer satisfaction scores.
From state-of-the art systems to seamless electronic data interchange (EDI), our technological infrastructure is a dynamic toolkit to empower your business and deliver control, flexibility and visibility throughout every stage of the logistics lifecycle.
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Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
We utilize Manhattan Associates’ WMS technology to enhance manufacturing logistics by providing real-time inventory management, system-directed workflows and seamless integration with purchase order systems. This advanced infrastructure offers next-level visibility, optimized performance and significant cost savings through labor, storage and transportation efficiencies.
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Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
Advanced TMS platforms offer customized online tracking, EDI status messaging, least-cost carrier selection, transportation analytics and global freight status across all modes.
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Inventory Management Software
Our inventory management tools efficiently track, manage and optimize inventory levels across multiple manufacturing clients, ensuring timely replenishment and reducing stockouts.
- Order Management Systems (OMS)
We use OMS technology to streamline the entire order fulfillment process, from receiving orders to dispatching shipments, ensuring accurate order processing, timely delivery and seamless communication between retailers and suppliers. - Supply Chain Visibility Platforms
By integrating real-time data from various stages of the transportation and distribution networks, we enable proactive decision-making and efficient allocation of resources to support timely delivery and keep costs down. - RFID Technology
Radio frequency identification (RFID) tags enhance inventory visibility and tracking accuracy throughout the supply chain. This technology streamlines the receiving, inventory management and order fulfillment processes, ultimately reducing stock discrepancies and improving overall operations.
- Predictive Analytics and AI
We harness artificial intelligence to help retailers forecast accurate demand, optimize inventory levels, anticipate supply chain disruptions and improve route planning for ultimate customer satisfaction. - Last-Mile Delivery Solutions
We use real-time intelligence to increase routing efficiency and gain greater visibility into parcel and last-mile delivery. - Automation Solutions
Advanced collaborative robot automation technology in our fulfillment centers helps to enhance labor productivity and increase order volume throughput.
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