Logistics for the Future……..
Managing your Warehouse and Distribution needs
Marlan Logistics
Marlan Logistics is a sufferance bonded
full service third party logistics provider
of public and contract warehousing,
order fulfillment, distribution, pick &
pack, transportation, cross docking,
container de-stuffing, examination,
assembly, packaging and value added
logistical requirements.
Agenda
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Needs of our Customers
Marlan Logistics – Overview
Services
People
Technology
Summary
Needs of our
Customers
Common Needs
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Partner with a progressive provider
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Cost effective
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While meeting/exceeding customer service levels
While maintaining accuracy and product integrity
Flexibility
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Capable of meeting short and long term growth plans
Creating distribution solutions customized to the
needs of your customers
Complexities of services
Long term growth
Systems/I.T. capabilities
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Seamless transfer of information
Electronic (EDI) communications
Web-based visibility
Common Needs
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Turnkey solutions – one-stop-shop
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Pick and Pack (order fulfillment)
Warehousing / Distribution / Storage
Cross Dock / Container / Trans-loading
Technology / Communication
Transportation / Intermodel
Provider that fully understands your industry
Marlan Logistics
Overview
Marlan Logistics History
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Marlan Management Inc. was incorporated in1998
as a company offering accounting and managerial
services for the logistics industry.
Responding to a growing client base the division
Marlan Logistics was quickly established in providing
the entire logistics service.
While servicing the core business of order fulfillment
the business grew internationally, handling ocean
container traffic and Canada customs examinations.
Starting out with 5,000 sq. ft. Marlan Logistics has
grown into a 50,000 sq. ft. in Richmond, B.C and a
50,000 sq. ft. facility in Mississuagua, Ontario.
Our Organization
Marlan Logistics was established 7 years ago by Darrell Adams
after leaving a 12 year employment with a pharmaceutical
company, as their finance and operations manager.
Strong hands on operational and customer service
management has continually strengthens our vision and
mission statements.
The current non-unionized employees have been the direct
result of the company’s growth and success.
A privately held organization that is financially healthy.
Marlan Logistics Vision
Vision statement:
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Marlan Logistics will be regarded as an
organization that is a leader in providing
customized programs, servicing
warehousing and distribution needs to
specific markets.
Services
Warehouse Capabilities
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Receiving/Put Away
(pallet/case/unit)
Order Processing
(pick/pack/ship)
Packaging & Labelling
(CSA approved)
Assembly & Kitting
Value Added Services
Cross Dock/Transload
Container De-Stuffing
Customs Examination
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Warehouse RF
Management
Systems
Inventory Control
Lot & Serial Tracking
Dangerous Goods
Reverse Logistics
Local & Line haul
Transportation
Customs & Border
Entry Management
Consulting
What Can Marlan do for you?
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Offer a secure, limited access sufferance
warehouse supporting a 24-hour video
surveillance camera
Assigning dedicated, trained personnel to
service the warehouse & customer service
needs at a variable cost
Warehouse equipment to safely transport and
store product
Proper warehouse equipment to aid in pallet
storage/flow racking/open shelving & bulk
storage
Technology to not only process orders
efficiently but also communicate with the
customer/vendors in a timely manner.
Order entry from the customer to Marlan via
People
People
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People have been our strength & quality
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Dedicated and accountable
Fast, responsive customer service
Creative, innovative analytical staff
Hard driving experienced operational and office staff
Self motivated ensuring high staff
satisfaction levels
Very low turnover rates
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First employee hired heads up our Customer Service
Department
Hiring of employees have been from family and friends
Technology
Technology: Marlan Logistics
Systems
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Open systems that allow for efficient and
effective interface to customers, by EDI, flat asci
and any type of text file
Transactional date stamping processing system
Ability to communicate with client’s 3rd party
software providers
Compliant in receiving and sending order
confirmations and shipping notifications to the
major retailers (Wal*Mart, Hudson’s Bay,
COSTCO, Best Buy, Canadian Tire, Home Depot)
Web based inventory tracking with the ability to
identify order status
Benefits of our RF Based
Warehouse System
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Real time information available on stock and
order status
On-line web access inventory status
More efficient and accurate capture of data
Warehouse tasks are performed more efficiently
leading to tremendous gains in productivity
Better informed team members
Higher inventory and shipping accuracy
Elimination of paper and associated costs
Summary
Why Marlan Logistics?
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Customized logistics solutions
Flexibility in meeting yours and your
customers needs
Unlimited technology capabilities
Information on the required timelines
Located just minutes from the Ocean
Ports and CN Rail yards.
Committed to our clients and their
business
We can add value now and in the future