AW2 Service and Pricing
AW2 Logistics offers a third-party logistic service (3PL) that allows companies to outsource needs such as: Warehousing, Distribution, and Transportation. By outsourcing your logistics requirements, your company has more time and resources to focus on core competencies which may include business development, manufacturing, retail, engineering, and overall growth strategies.
AW2 will provide physical warehousing space for you, eliminating the need for major investments in fixed assets such as a physical warehouse and associated expenses and labor.
Companies seeking AW2’s services are mainly looking for customized 3PL warehouse solutions, and a mutually beneficial relationship with the provider. AW2 can provide a range of specialized services outside of your core competencies, outsourcing your warehousing and logistics needs can save you a great deal of money in the long run.
Let us at AW2 help you determine the best cost structure for your company, and an ROI when utilizing our services.
Choosing a 3PL
When considering if it is best to handle warehousing in-house or outsource to a third-party logistics warehouse, it is important to understand 3PL warehousing costs and how that translates to savings.
In addition, there are factors like 3PL warehousing insurance and liability considerations to keep in mind as you evaluate providers.
Storage Options
• Contract warehousing: With this agreement, a company chooses a partner warehouse that will agree to receive, store and ship product.
• Public warehousing: A company rents space most likely by sq ft monthly. This option typically does not include assessorial, handling, pick and pack or packaging.
AW2 Warehousing Charges
In addition to storing your inventory, there are several underlying charges you should ask of your provider. These charges are called assessorial fees. AW2 is very transparent when setting fee’s up front and includes assessorial fees in the rate structure.
The value-added warehousing services you choose to utilize will be a major factor in determining your 3PL warehousing costs.
Typical assessorial fees
• Order Charge
• Stretch Wrap
• Pallet Fee
• Rush Order
• Change Order
• Overtime Charges
• Inventory
• Sort and Segregation
• Kitting fees
AW2 Value Added Services
• Fulfillment
- Picking and shipping both B-C and B-B orders
• Inventory audits
- Keeping and reporting your inventory as requested.
• Picking
- Picking product from storage to fill orders.
- Charged by pick and order.
• Kitting
- Combine components to make sellable unit.
- Charged by the hour or by kit.
• Transportation
- Sending orders by Parcel, LTL or FTL.
- Utilizing AW2’s rates to save customers cost.
• White Glove Service
- Delivering customer’s orders inside of home or business and set up complete.
- Charged hourly or by job.
• Crating
- Capable of building crates to ship goods safe and free of damage.
- Charged by the job.
For more information please contact us at 1-877-223-0605 or email info@aw2logistics.com