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Challenges for Industrial Manufacturing Supply Chains

Blind Spots Between Plants and Suppliers Cause Downtime

When visibility stops at the dock door, production teams can’t see what’s en route or delayed. That lack of insight creates shortages and overtime costs. Integrate WMS, TMS, and ERP data to track every shipment from supplier to assembly line.

Missed Shipments Disrupt Line-Side Delivery

When raw materials or components arrive late or out of sequence, the entire production flow stalls. Each delay compounds into idle labor and missed customer orders. Coordinate inbound freight and warehouse operations to keep every part where and when it’s needed.

Limited Warehouse Space Bottlenecks Heavy Freight

Industrial components, packaging, and finished goods take up significant space. When warehouses can’t scale, materials sit idle or move off-site, driving up cost. Expand strategically with manufacturing warehousing solutions designed for heavy, high-volume freight and dynamic storage needs.

Inconsistent Freight Scheduling Creates Dock Delays

Uncoordinated carrier arrivals clog docks and slow transfers between facilities. Missed time slots stall deliveries and pile up detention costs. Use dock scheduling tools and load optimization to steady turnaround and keep production freight moving.

Inventory Errors Derail Production Sequencing

When WIP or finished goods data doesn’t match reality, planners lose control of what’s ready to ship or assemble next. Emergency sourcing drives up cost. Use automated scanning and cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory through every stage of production.

Returns and Rework Jam Industrial Facilities

Defective or surplus parts can’t sit idle without affecting throughput. Without a plan for repair or redistribution, warehouse space and capital get tied up. Streamline returns and refurbishment programs to recover usable inventory and clear floor space faster.

Industry Credentials

  • CTPAT Certification
  • FTZ 126 Administrator
  • National Permit, US Licensed Customs Broker
  • Indirect Air Carrier (IAC)
  • International Air Transport Association (IATA)
  • National Customs Broker and Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA)
  • Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA)
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Building a High-Performance DC for an Industrial Manufacturer

A global power generation and electrical manufacturing brand needed to fix a high-cost, underperforming distribution center. Legacy led the full transition to a new facility, handling site selection, buildout, staffing, WMS implementation, and go-live. The operation supported outbound shipments, drop ship orders, and returns processing. Engineering and operations teams streamlined workflows to improve cost and service across the board.

The result was a faster, more efficient, and more reliable distribution network.

The Results:

  1. 10x increase in order processing volume since 2011
  2. 3.64% average annual cost reduction per line
  3. Throughput increased from 3.96 to 4.48 in two years
  4. 25 FTEs redeployed through tech integration
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Meeting 30% Growth Targets for a Global Adhesives Manufacturer

Executive team involvement and expertise from Legacy is helping this client meet 30% growth targets over the next 2 years, through these Six (6) Supply Chain Enhancements:

  1. Mitigating Site Transition Risk
  2. Maintaining Operating Best Practices
  3. Achieving Throughput Goals
  4. Optimizing the Workforce
  5. Establishing a long-term 3PL partnership
  6. Creating long-term Value in the Supply Chain

Driving Operational Excellence Through Mission Excellence

There were 523 Mission Excellence Projects across 30 Site Audits last year. Mission Excellence is Legacy’s proprietary methodology for delivering supply chain value through continuous improvement and operational excellence. It is made up of (7) Operational Categories and has its foundation in 6 Sigma, DMAIC, LEAN and 5S principles.

The (7) Operational Categories are:

  1. Safety
  2. Culture
  3. Process
  4. Building
  5. Finance
  6. Customer
  7. Innovation
    [ our services ]

    Supply Chain Solutions for the Industrial Manufacturing Industry

    Whether it’s ensuring a steady flow of raw materials or managing the movement of finished goods, industrial manufacturers face a wide range of logistics challenges that can disrupt production and inflate costs.

    Make your supply chain as tight and efficient as possible with integrated industrial supply chain solutions.

    Warehousing & Distribution

    Gain space and control with scalable manufacturing warehousing designed for large-scale production and just-in-time operations.

    Transportation Solutions

    Keep production running with end-to-end raw material transportation and finished goods delivery tailored to your manufacturing network.

    Dedicated Fleet Services

    Optimize every mile with a fleet engineered for maximum productivity and flexibility.

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    Performance Metrics for Automotive Suppliers

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    99.2%

    Dock to Stock in 48 Hours

    98%

    On-Time Pickup

    20,000+

    Qualified Carrier Network

    99.5%

    Inventory Accuracy

    99%

    Tender Acceptance

    [ innovation ]

    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.

    Elevate your business with our innovative solutions

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