Weber offers Consolidated Express Service
Weber Distribution said it has launched a new program called Consolidated Express Service that provides set delivery times for customers, and “provide less than truckload expedited services at full truckload rates.”
The Los Angeles-based third party logistics company and supply chain manager said it had introduced several years ago a similar express consolidation program for its confectionary customers, including the Hershey Co., Nestl', and Ghirardelli, and is expanding the service to its food, beverage, health and beauty, and pharmaceutical customers.
Weber is consolidating its customers' LTL orders with other LTL orders being shipped to the same location by forming strategic alliances with grocery and retail distribution centers, big box retailers and institutional food service docks. It says these include Target, Wal-Mart, and VONS, the California and Nevada grocer.
'We were looking for a way to save our customers money and to reduce our use of fuel for the environment so Consolidated Express Service was the perfect solution,' said Mike Epeneter, senior vice president of logistics services. 'By working with our consignees to establish pre-existing appointment times, we can consolidate our customers' freight and deliver the order to one location. As a result, our customers are able to share in the savings generated by using fewer trucks, burning less diesel fuel, greening of the supply chain and incurring lower wait times for the delivery of their products. It's really a win-win for our customers, the consignees and Weber.'
Another value-added service Weber is offering through Consolidated Express Service is Preferred Status at the consignees' dock.
'Establishing set appointment times with our consignees has allowed us to build a great relationship with the receiving departments, which has reduced and in most cases eliminated potential chargebacks for our customers,' said John Laws, Weber's director of transportation. 'And by controlling our own fleet, we can provide our customers with greater visibility to their order and delivery status.'
Weber offers Consolidated Express Service
