Retail consolidation combines orders from multiple suppliers or from multiple delivery locations into a single, full truckload delivery for retailers. By using a third-party supplier like C.H. Robinson, you can improve compliance scores by fulfilling orders on time and in full, save money and streamline your supply chain.
The majority of today’s retail compliance programmes have stringent on time, in full requirements to meet. Retail consolidation may be the answer to mitigating associated penalties in the retail industry.
The most strategic retail consolidation programmes start with a provider who can deliver:
The key difference between freight consolidation and retail consolidation programmes is the consistency it provides for all parties. Quality retail consolidation programmes require clear alignment and collaboration across suppliers, the retail consolidator and the retailer. Unlike traditional consolidation warehouses, retail distribution centres have different—often more stringent—requirements to meet. A quality retail consolidation programme knows how to plan for these specific rules and procedures and will have standard processes in place to meet these requirements, from appointments to delivery expectations.
Through our cross-customer consolidation programs, suppliers shipping LTL quantities to multiple retailers can improve truck utilisation, delivery expectations, and retailer compliance.
In this model, C.H. Robinson works directly with retailers on order-level solutions. Leverage the volumes of multiple suppliers and the expertise of C.H. Robinson’s dedicated programmes.
With C.H. Robinson’s network of strategically located retail consolidation centres, we can pick and fulfil case-level orders directly to retailers. Improve your on time, in full compliance performance with our network’s drop trailer and preferred appointment capabilities.
With an experienced freight consolidator like C.H. Robinson, you can clear your dock quickly, reduce claims and damages and provide established pricing and transit times.
Trust your consolidation strategy to North America’s largest distribution network; we understand your unique business needs and can translate them into solutions that increase efficiencies and improve speed of delivery.