'A VERY UNIQUE POSITION'
The trend got its start with the rise of e-commerce. Companies needed a way to cut down on transit times and shipping costs, so they began storing their products in strategically located facilities around the United States. The results were positive. Customers did not have to wait weeks for their purchase to arrive from a central warehouse from long distances, and the cheaper cost of shipping was welcomed by all parties involved. Third-party distribution and fulfillment centers have become an important component to the operation of many retailers. shopping online,” director of port and distribution sales DAVID GNIEWEK says. “That’s when storing goods in warehouses across the nation became necessary for companies wanting to cut down on shipping costs and transit times for their customers.” Because of our 2.5 million square feet of storage space across the Southeast and South Central United States, Averitt became an attractive option for companies to use for our distribution and fulfillment services. “Averitt was in a very unique position,” David says. “With our storage space and lease-free policy in so many large markets, accompanied by our award- winning service network, top-of-the-line equipment and associates servicing accounts, we were able to offer everything our customers needed.” Annie Sloan Paints, an international shipping customer since 2018, This practice became even more crucial – a necessity even – with the rise of COVID-19. “COVID really pushed people to do most of their Our Distribution And Fulfillment Centers Help Us Show Power Of One To Annie Sloan Paints DAVID GNIEWEK
recognized the convenience of The Power Of One . The British-based company began using our Nashville facility for all of its distribution and fulfillment needs. “They researched where they needed to be in order to provide supplies to their 600 stockists in the United States, and they decided Nashville was the perfect spot,” operations manager CODY SMITH says. “Now, Our Nashville Distribution & Fulfillment center plays a key role in helping us deliver outstanding service to Annie Sloan Paints.
we ship their products from England to Savannah and provide direct rail service to Nashville. Their products are stored there until one of their customers places an order. They are the ideal customer!” Today, our Nashville facility stores more than 350 different types of Annie Sloan products – from paints to brushes, stencils and much more. When one of their stockists needs additional supplies, they place an order
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online and our associates pick, pack and ship the merchandise by LTL. This provides opportunities for our associates to move more freight and increase our density. “Because of our footprint, advanced technology and reliable service, we are able to be a true one-stop shop for Annie Sloan,” Cody says. Unlike other carriers, we do not require a contract or storage minimum. That gives our customers the ability to test markets – like Dallas, Atlanta, Charlotte and other large metro areas – with minimal risk. Annie Sloan took advantage of the opportunity and has enjoyed tremendous success! T m
HOME TIME, GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES
Eastern NC Truckload driver TAMMY WHICHARD came to Averitt because home time is important. She also wants to grow in her career, and Tammy recently shared her “why” with our team. Do you know People Like You who want home time and growth opportunities? Share Tammy’s video, and you could earn referral rewards! T m
See Tammy’s video testimonial at InsideAveritt.com/TammyWhichard.
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