Logistics of Sourcing to China

Outsourcing is real and it's here to stay it seems. As you all know China's economy is growing leaps and bounds over previous years. One company has taken a different approach to the booming off shore industry growth. 889 Global Solutions creates relationships with manufacturers in China and uses those relationships to exploit cost savings to it's clientele. They handle many of the aspects involved in strategic sourcing to China, including the logistics of it all. They provide expertise in the areas of transportation management, materials handling, fulfillment and planning. For more information on China manufacturing processes visit their website.

Barrett Distribution expands to New York

For the first time, Barrett Distribution has expanded it's warehouse operations outside New England with the opening of their newest facility in Selkirk, NY just outside Albany. The 35 door, 350,000 sqaure foot warehouse sits adjacent to the CSX Selkirk railyard which is the main CSX hub in the Northeast. The newest operation is another sign of Barrett's dedication to providing superior Northeast warehousing services.

National Warehouse Marketing Coops

National logistics cooperative associations are a great way to increase your visibility online and by word of mouth. By teaming up with a organization who's sole job is to promote your warehouse and logistics operation, you benefit from another advocate working on your behalf. Often times vendors contact these organizations because of the one stop shopping to satisfy their needs throughout the country through various members. The American Chain of Warehouses, Inc. provides supply chain solutions for manufacturers and retailers with operations throughout the country from their membership base of 20 or more. So consider joining a cooperative logistics and warehouse marketing association to get your next lead.