Non-Durable Wholesaling—
Local Distribution Network
Being a local distributor requires a world of transportation solutions.
Being a successful local distributor means providing customers with a personal level of service.
From ensuring that shipments receive special attention, to delivering the right package
to the right floor at the right time. That’s why you need a transportation partner who’s smart, flexible,
and has solutions for every step of the distribution network.
Non-Durable Wholesaling—Local Distribution Network
Manufacturing
Manage shipments from hundreds of suppliers,
both domestic and international.
Consolidation
Orchestrate incoming stock and outbound orders.
Final Distribution
Offer customers the best in service while still
controlling costs.
Customer
Manufacturing
Facilities
DC/Branch
Wholesalers
Customer
Partners and suppliers in the U.S. and overseas.
Manufacturing: You’ve got to have all the right products on hand at all the right prices.
Balancing product availability with the need to keep inventory levels low is no simple task. That’s why
FedEx gives you such a broad range of services, from ground and express to freight, both domestic
and international.
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Replenish DCs as needed and keep inventory costs under control
Choose specialized services such as FedEx Custom Critical which offers full-range climate control
for transporting food, specialty compounds, and more
Expedite perishables and other highly time-sensitive items
Benefit from time-definite deliveries
Receive shipments from overseas effortlessly
Control costs with FedEx Express earned discounts and multiweight ground shipping
Non-Durable Wholesaling—
Local Distribution Network
Consolidation: Managing so many shipments requires remarkable vision.
When you’re dealing with hundreds of vendors worldwide, products that have a short shelf-life, and
customers with special requirements, you need real-time information on every shipment. That’s why
FedEx provides a powerful Web-based visibility tool free of charge that lets you quickly locate every
inbound and outbound shipment.
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Pinpoint shipment locations throughout transit
Get delivery notifications for inbound shipments and notify customers of outbound shipments
Provide customers with automatic shipment notifications and allow them to track shipments themselves
Final Distribution: Keeping customers happy means going lots of extra miles.
Responding to buyer requests at a moment’s notice, shipping orders on a dime, and changing distribution
plans for shipments already being picked. In the end, distribution comes down to customer service—
especially when your success depends on long relationships in local markets. And with FedEx, you
have access to the same kinds of resources as your larger competitors. So you can go to any lengths
for your customers without ever breaking a sweat.
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Offer later cutoff times to customers
Expedite local shipments affordably with next-day ground
Manage your entire network more effectively with powerful online tools
Turn to dedicated FedEx representatives who are knowledgeable about your business
Count on service so reliable, it comes with a money-back guarantee
Maintain that perfect balance between stellar customer service and crucial cost-control
Offer the kind of customer service that can help you compete with larger distributors
You need effective transportation if you want your business
to go places.
Whether you supply pharmaceuticals to drugstore chains nationwide, distribute office supplies to
regional businesses, or provide food and beverages to local restaurants, you have your own unique
set of challenges to face every day. Like how to move goods more efficiently, maximize your margins,
and respond instantly to ever-changing demands. And with FedEx, you can count on solutions that
match your business’ unique needs—so that you can meet your customers’ unique needs. And next
thing you know, your business is growing rapidly in the direction you want it to go.
FedEx has solutions to make your business more successful. Contact your sales representative today.
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