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Meeting retailer requirements with smarter shipping

A retail consolidation program combines shipments to make the process of delivering to a retailer simpler and more efficient. This helps meet consumer demand, as well as keeping up with evolving retailer compliance programs.

Partner with seasoned retail experts to optimize delivery schedules, cut transportation costs, and boost inventory visibility. A robust retail consolidation program ensures on-time, in-full shipments, enhancing supply chain performance and customer satisfaction. Navigate complex retail environments and evolving compliance standards with ease.

Benefits of retail consolidation with C.H. Robinson

Retail consolidation simplifies supply chain management. By combining orders from multiple locations or suppliers into single truckload shipments, C.H. Robinson’s retail consolidation experts can streamline inventory flows to help you improve compliance across multiple retailers.

Improve retailer satisfaction and maintain high performance against evolving compliance requirements across retailers

Gain control over total landed costs

Streamline supply chain with nationwide retail inventory footprint and optimization solutions

Improve claims ratio with reduced touch points, damage, and shortages

Achieve greater visibility and optimized inventory flow with case pick & inventory capabilities at scale

Work with supply chain experts with deep retail industry partnerships and unmatched expertise

What sets C.H. Robinson retail consolidation services apart

Adherence to retailer-specific rules and procedures starts with skilled experts who understand the details—consistent, standing appointments and on-time delivery requirements.

Choose C.H. Robinson for consistent, reliable service for all parties. Our global scale ensures effective coordination across multiple locations or suppliers and diverse retail requirements.

Optimize your retail distribution with inbound programs built specifically for more than 10 major retailers. We prioritize standard processes for improved compliance and on time, in full delivery.

Retail consolidation models

Single supplier serves multiple retailers

Cross-customer consolidation programs can improve truck utilization, delivery expectations, and on-time compliance to retailers when shipping less than truckload (LTL) quantities.

Retail direct program

By partnering directly with retailers on order-level solutions, C.H. Robinson leverages the collective volume of multiple suppliers to streamline inbound operations, reduce costs, and improve delivery performance.

Case pick & inventory

Leveraging strategically located retail consolidation warehouses, we create the right inventory strategy and placement for your business—offering case-level pick and fulfillment directly to retailers.

Is retail consolidation right for you?

Shippers with less than truckload (LTL), partial, or underutilized truckload often benefit by employing a retail consolidation program. If you can answer yes to one or more of these questions, a retail consolidation opportunity may be right for your business.