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Transload Services. High velocity transload services for Kohl’s, Best Buy, Nike, Shopko, Ross &The Limited Programs coordinated with container level ASN information/vessel schedules Data is available real time via PT web site and reports delivered as required
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Transload Services • High velocity transload services for Kohl’s, Best Buy, Nike, Shopko, Ross &The Limited • Programs coordinated with container level ASN information/vessel schedules • Data is available real time via PT web site and reports delivered as required • Cartons scanned and reconciled against ASN container information • Outbound loading configured to maximize cube while meeting customer loading requirements. • Deconsolidation facilities in port locations. provide regional product handling & distribution • All locations are C-TPAT compliant and covered by 24 x 7 security • Automated & manual facilities can offload, sort, segregate, & load product for multiple destinations • Data is controlled through TMS from origin departure to U.S. arrival through outbound trailer movement
DC Bypass • Develop strategies to segregate merchandise by type, replenishment, direct to consumer, seasonal programs, and regional bypass. Reduce touches and increase speed to market. • PT (3PL) to act as remote Client warehouse, use Client computer system / software or migrate to PT WMS platform. WMS is Manhattan Associates Integrated Logistics Solutions (ILS). • Systems and Web visibility are also integrated in the PT Transportation Management Systems platform “SoftPoint” • PT provides the following services: • Cross dock direct to pool points, LTL agents, or DCs as required • Act as local Pool Agent, providing final mile delivery • Provide Direct to Consumer and “Online” fulfillment • Provide storage, maintain Inventory, and provide Web visibility • Detailed Quality Assurance and audit programs • Scalable solution across PT business units
Store Delivery Capabilities • PT Delivers to over 850 stores nationwide daily • Pool Distro, unload, sort and segregation of inbound cartons • Complete Scan, carton audit trail, delivery confirmation • Dynamic routing, dedicated customer service • Time definite delivery, delivery windows, to malls and stores • Lift gate deliveries, Off hour, unassisted delivery expertise
Dedicated Store Delivery • PT provides “Dedicated Store Delivery” services for major retailers in several markets in the country • Service includes store delivery, backhaul freight, and yard switching • PT also provides a dedicated on site representative to serve as an operation liaison between PT and the client • In 2013 PT ran in excess of 14.8 million miles with an on time percentage of 99.8%
Today’s Discussion Points • The PROMISE at the order point drives: • “click to pick” cycle time • “pick to ship” cycle time • “ship to delivery” cycle time • This sets in place specific requirements for: • Order management, technology • Inventory locations (getting local) • Logistics and site selection requirements
Promises Matter • The shorter the timeframe of the promise of delivery (same day, next day, second day, three-five days or longer)… • The shorter the distance between the inventory location(s) and the shopper… • The closer to the buyer the inventory locations (sites) must be deployed.
Driving Demand “toolbox” • Utilize multi channel strategies to drive demand: • Direct to consumer through hosted and other hosts web sites. • Wholesale through other retailers stores and their web sites. • TV Infomercials, Advertising, direct response, demonstrations, how-to support. • E-mail and social media, daily deals (E-Bay, Groupon). • Cultivate value, long term loyalty.
The Strategy Challenge • Single or multiple points where inventory is stored for fulfillment to buyers? • Blended strategy - pick from DC/FC or stores inventory? • Ship from inventory or make to order? • Shipping, returns, taxes/duties/classification.
The Inventory Challenge • Channels for fulfillment: • Direct from DC, FC or store? • RFID to stabilize store picking results. • Prompt from a third party hosted site, marketplace partnership strategy. • Amazon’s everything, everywhere program.
Projected Impact of E-Commerce • By 2025, it has been estimated that E-Commerce will represent 30% of all Retail Sales and account for $2.7 Trillion in total sales.(Source: Dematic)