LEAD LOGISTICS PROVIDER (LLP)

Some of our customers are looking to outsource certain functions of their supply chain functionality like transportation management, warehousing and distribution and other applications. Others are looking for a Lead Logistics Partner to provide service for their entire distribution network to coordinate and drive their outsourced logistics operations from a collaborative, holistic partnership that gives you, the customer, the flexibility and the ability to rapidly deploy new logistics operations as you see fit. Working in partnership with you and your operational goals we can take on the role of identifying potential partners based on your requirements.

Another feature of our approach is to offer you a "crawl, walk, run" scenario. You may not be sure of what you want or need. You may only want to engage in outsourcing certain functions of your supply chain like inbound / outbound consolidation or distribution services. Then, take a wait and see approach and decide to continue building on the relationship

Get Closer To Your Customer

For example, if you're looking for distribution facilities in new locations you're not familiar with we can provide you a range of options designed to meet the requirements you present to us. Once you're satisfied with the new provider(s), ALS then negotiates rates and contracts with the provider(s) and handles payment, which streamlines your administrative process significantly. ALS also provides you with a single point of contact for your complete supply and distribution network streamlining the process even further for you.

In addition, if the provider has a problem, it calls ALS. We take care of operational concerns so you are not saddled with the day-to-day activities that you would be involved in without this arrangement. This enables you to take a more strategic view of your operations.

Achieve Greater Flexibility

ALS manages providers that operate warehouse facilities, transportation and customs services that cover the United States, Canada and Mexico. Working with ALS enables you to stay more focused on your core capabilities. You can manage customer orders and information while ALS gets involved in managing the service providers. You can flex and change your supply network as you see fit and let us absorb the burden of that change.

Increase Operational Efficiency

Today, selecting the right partner to fulfill the role of LLP for your supply chain network also means finding one with the proper blend of hands-on material flow, operational analytics and Information Technology (IT) capabilities to achieve the greater operational efficiencies that can be realized. The LLP has to be a complete service provider and be able to manage systems and process as a whole. Choosing ALS also means you're choosing a leader that can be highly integrated with you and your suppliers on an IT level as well. This means you gain the productivity and operational efficiencies as well.