As 2023 draws to a close, the following remains our truth – your success is at the forefront of everything we do. From process improvements to new technologies and program enhancements, we are continuously assessing how we add more value to our partnership. This past year, we expanded our warehouse footprint to Dallas – providing end-to-end retail logistics services in one of the nation’s fastest growing trade corridors. In addition, we continue to invest in our evolving RJW Edge technology for real-time visibility and access to critical insights that empower suppliers to remain focused on their core business competencies. As we look to 2024, we remain committed to setting a new standard for 3PL partnerships by leveraging our deep retail logistics expertise and offerings to deliver customized solutions that drive your business forward.
As always, thank you for the opportunity to serve you.
Kevin Williamson, CEO
We recently launched our new vendor pool with Kroger – one of our nine leading retail consolidation programs. This exclusive pool creates the most efficient route to retail by eliminating ORAD fines, delivering immediate cost savings, and increasing in-stocks with the retailer. Through RJW’s automated communication process, you no longer need to contact your buyer for a first-available appointment or notify them of cancelled items not fulfilled.
We’re excited to announce the official signing of a contract for a formalized consolidation program including both prepaid and collect. Stay tuned for further details!
We’re continually enhancing our platform and program, with significant improvements scheduled
Did you know that we have consolidation programs with other major retailers, like HEB, Meijer and Walmart? These pools provide you with the benefits of consolidation so that you can cut costs, gain efficiencies and ultimately increase in-stocks and sales.
Our consolidation services are available for 71 lanes and are positioned to save customers up to 25% vs. LTL shipping. These services cater to destinations like UNFI, Kehe, Amazon, Delhaize, Harris Teeter and more.
If we don’t already service these retailers for you, we’d love to explore the opportunity. Reach out to your Customer Account Manager to start a conversation.
In today’s dynamic business landscape, companies are continuing to face the rising costs of raw materials, labor and transportation. In response to these global disruptions, nearshoring has emerged as a strategic business solution for companies looking to optimize their supply chain.
This shift has driven our growth in strategically located regions, including the central U.S. transportation hubs of Chicagoland and greater Dallas, one of the nation’s fastest growing trade corridors.
Inbound receiving at our newest Chicago facility began November 15!
Our Dallas facility is fully operational with Kroger, HEB and Walmart programs currently available, and more to come. RJW has achieved over 98% On-Time and In-Full out of this facility every week since launch! Given the success and growing market interest, we are exploring dates for D02 to help meet demand.
Led by Jennifer Shorkey, a 23-year Walmart alum, our Compliance and Quality Teams are ready to help you meet the compliance requirements of both RJW and today’s leading retailers. Get up to speed on the latest compliance requirements below.
Did You Know?
By the end of 2023, Walmart will be fully automated in half of their batch buildings. Packaging and labeling is a key driver of enabling freight to run smoothly through Walmart’s automated system. Here are a few pro tips to ensure supplier fines and time-consuming manual processing at the DC are eliminated.
RJW’s internal Compliance team can review packaging and labeling concerns and provide knowledgeable insight and assistance on this subject. Our in-house Value-Added Services department is also able to remedy these defects prior to shipping to Walmart. RJW is equipped to help meet your retailer needs! Contact your Customer Account Manager for more details.
Walmart orders from across all categories have dropped 19% from August-October compared to the same timeframe last year. Last year orders dropped only 10%. This tells us that Walmart is likely reducing inventory holds, streamlining the inventory management process, and strengthening their forecasting capabilities. RJW customers are invited to join an Edge demo to ensure you have the tools and understanding to accurately forecast.
From reporting and measurement to advanced inventory analytics, demand forecasting and item cost / performance analysis, RJW Edge delivers real-time access to critical insights that cut costs and optimize our customers’ performance. By increasing your knowledge of and familiarity with this platform, you’ll find many ways to increase profitability and grow your business.
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