How does the Columbus office support carrier development?

We focus on building and strengthening carrier relationships across the Midwest and East. By developing consistent lanes and capacity partnerships, we help ensure customers have reliable options even during peak demand or tight markets.

What international transportation options are available near Columbus?

Columbus is home to Rickenbacker International, one of the country’s few cargo-dedicated airports, with regular global service from major freighters. Combined with FTZ #138 and nearby intermodal rail, Columbus supports both import and export freight movements seamlessly.

Can Columbus handle both regional and long-haul transportation needs?

Yes. Columbus’s interstate access makes it an efficient hub for regional moves to cities like Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Pittsburgh, while also providing reliable linehaul service to the East Coast and Midwest. This balance gives shippers flexibility to cover multiple service areas from a single location.

What role does technology play in transportation operations?

Legacy integrates advanced transportation management systems (TMS) that provide real-time tracking, electronic data interchange (EDI), and carrier performance monitoring. These tools help customers gain complete visibility into their freight.

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Consumer Goods Logistics

Level up with integrated logistics that deliver speed, scalability, and responsiveness for consumer goods.

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Challenges for Consumer Goods Supply Chains

Complex Retail Requirements Slow Fulfillment

Each retailer has unique compliance and delivery standards that can derail shipping if missed. Incorrect labeling or late arrivals lead to chargebacks and lost shelf space. With strategically located warehouses and experience shipping into every major retailer, we eliminate the errors that delay other suppliers.

Inventory Imbalance Wastes Space and Profit

Excess stock ties up space and cash while shortages lose sales. With hundreds of SKUs moving at once, balance is tough to maintain. Tap into integrated inventory management systems that align your stock levels with real demand.

Limited Visibility Disrupts Decision-Making

Blind spots between plants, carriers, and warehouses cause missed updates and slow reactions. Similarly, late data leads to backlogs or idle inventory. Full visibility and real-time updates across your supply chain gives teams time to act.

High Return Volume Backs Up the Supply Chain

Returned goods pile up, clogging storage and sorting space. Each delay adds cost and extends inventory cycles. Streamline reverse logistics with dedicated returns management processes that clear backlogs faster and protect warehouse capacity.

Transportation Networks Struggle During Demand Surges

Seasonal promotions and new product launches spike volume beyond carrier capacity. When fleets can’t flex, delivery windows close in. Scalable carrier partnerships absorb surges and maintain consistent service.

Shelf-Life Sensitivity Raises Risk

Perishable and short-dated goods can’t wait around. If shipments stall, you risk wasted product and revenue. Accelerate fulfillment with traceable, time-sensitive routing to protect freshness and guarantee on-time delivery.

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Consumer Goods Industries We Serve

Consumer brands face rising expectations for speed, personalization, and channel flexibility. See how we tailor logistics strategies for:

Broad, Scalable Network

Our integrated network of fulfillment facilities are strategically located in key shipping hubs, enabling you to deliver to 95% of the U.S. population with 2-day ground shipping and deliver a customized experience at high speed for the lowest possible cost.

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95%

of the U.S. population with 2-day ground shipping

Carriers We Ship With

We ship with all major carriers, as well as all major regional and national LTL carriers.

Industry Credentials

Inbound Logistics Top 100 3PL Provider
‘Excellence in Service’ Award from Isometric Technologies

4 time winner of Sam’s Club 3Pl of the Year, including 2024
Multichannel Merchant’s Top 3PLs

[ case study ]

Rapid Network Expansion of Three Concurrent Start-ups in Six Months

A leading club store retailer was challenged with a rapid shift in consumer demand. Legacy was selected as the retailer’s growth partner to execute an aggressive strategy to start-up 3 pop-up sites within 6-months! Legacy’s proven methodologies, national network of support and resources, and strong partnership with the retailer resulted in 3 on-time/on-budget startups.

Results

DC #1: 165,000 sq ft, 85 associates hired, 4-month project plan
DC #2: 600,000 sq ft, 80 associates hired, 3-month project plan
DC #3: 360,000 sq ft, 60 associates hired, 3-month project plan

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Supply Chain Services for Consumer Goods Industries

Consumer goods move fast and so do the demands on your supply chain, from unpredictable disruptions and rising costs to shifting retailer demands. Success depends on logistics that can adapt and stay consistent.

Gain stability with fulfillment, transportation, and value-added services run by one team that knows your market. Explore our logistics services for consumer goods.

Omnichannel Fulfillment

Reach all customers — wholesalers, distributors, retailers and consumers — with end-to-end fulfillment.

Value-Added Services

Fully customize how shipments are prepared with value-added services that add personalization without unnecessary costs or complexity.

Transportation Solutions

Adapt in real time with a customized transportation solution that keeps your international and domestic supply chain flexible.

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Performance Metrics for Manufacturers

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98%

On-Time Pickup

99.5%

Inventory Accuracy

99.9%

Order Accuracy

99.6%

On-Time Shipping

98%

Delivery Accuracy

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Tech That Performs.
People Who Deliver.

Our connected platform gives you real-time visibility across your supply chain. Integrated systems surface the right data at the right time to drive better performance, even when plans change.

Supply Chain Technology

[ tier 1 wms ]

Keep track of everything and increase efficiency.

Manhattan SCALE WMS improves efficiency, offers real-time visibility, and integrates with any platform.

[ custom oms ]

Route orders the smart way.

Instead of guessing, a custom order system shows you the fastest and cheapest way to ship.

[ tms platform ]

More flexibility. Lower freight cost.

We tailor each TMS to fit your operation. From carrier vetting to shipment tracking, it’s optimized for your benefit.

[ customer web portal ]

Your whole supply chain, in one tab.

View inventory, track orders, update documents, and manage billing 24/7.

[ edi platform ]

Everything stays connected.

Our EDI links your systems with ours and your partners’ for smooth, accurate data flow across the chain.

[ rfid tracking ]

Know what’s where, automatically.

RFID updates your system live, so you can be confident in your numbers.

[ supply chain visibility tools ]

See problems before they hit.

When a delay or stock issue is coming, you’ll know early and have time to pivot.

[ predictive analytics & ai ]

Plan smarter, not harder.

AI tools spot trends and forecast what’s next, so your inventory and labor plans match reality.

[ automation solutions ]

Let tech do the repeat work.

From sortation to packing, automation boosts throughput without adding headcount.

[ 6 river systems cobots ]

Faster, accurate order fulfillment.

Innovative cobots allow pickers to speed up fulfillment and reduce walking, searching, and error.

[ last-mile intelligence ]

Smarter routing. Happier customers.

Real-time last-mile data helps you avoid missed windows, improve delivery accuracy, and keep service levels high.

[ white paper ]

45 Questions to Ask when Choosing an eCommerce Fulfillment Provider

With Global eCommerce Sales now surpassing $6 Trillion annually, eCommerce Fulfillment is not just a lucrative opportunity for retailers, it’s a baseline requirement to compete in a crowded market. From small start-ups to mature large-scale manufacturers, customers expect a seamless online experience, rapid deliveries, and total order visibility.

Need to take your eCommerce offering to the next level? Here’s what you need to know at each stage as your business scales.

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Elevate your consumer goods business with our innovative solutions