Warehousing & Distribution
With customer expectations constantly changing, you’ve got to rise to the challenge of an increasingly complex supply chain.
So, who says you can’t manage growth, improve customer experience and keep up with new technology, all while reducing cost and complexity? Not us. We say, "Bring it on."
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250+
Facilities worldwide -
25M+ ft2
Distribution and warehousing space -
7M+ ft2
Healthcare-compliant distribution space -
75
Healthcare facilities
Warehousing and Distribution Solutions
As you grow, your distribution system can get stretched to the breaking point. What to do? You could build your own intricate, in-house technology, staffing expertise and facilities infrastructure. Or save yourself the added hassle with UPS Warehousing and Distribution and get back to doing what you do best.
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Inbound
We help you transport and receive your goods, with the perfect balance of speed, compliance and cost.
Trust us for:
- Product receiving/put-away
- Inbound value-added services
- Storage
- Integrated transportation management
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Outbound
When orders come in, goods need to go out, fast. Your customers expect it. And we can help you do it.
Count on us for:
- Multi-channel fulfillment
- Order receipt
- Picking/replenishment
- Outbound value-added services
- Outbound transportation management
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Warehousing
Our global distribution network helps you improve inventory management and efficiency without getting buried in overhead.
Expertise in:
- Inventory control and visibility
- Climate and temperature-controlled environments
- Data and physical security
- Reporting, measurement and compliance
- Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ) in the U.S.
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Returns
Sometimes the sale isn’t over when the goods ship. An impressive returns process is a sure way to keep loyal customers coming back.
We're returns experts:
- Returns receipt and disposition
- Detailed screening and triage
- Return refurbished
- Return to stock and vendor
- Hold for customer or vendor
Warehousing and Distribution Value-Added Services
Sure, we'll move your freight from here to there. We also offer a suite of support services that have helped companies cross new borders for 100+ years.
Innovative damage protection services are available through the UPS® Packaging Innovation Center. Branded, environmentally conscious, temperature-sensitive and optimized corrugation packaging—as well as store-ready product displays—are also available.
We offer a wide range of postponement services, including hardware and device configuration, software installation, light assembly of finished goods, literature add-ins and the addition of documentation and labels.
From labeling to quality checks, we help you avoid fees and chargebacks from retailers. We also provide services like garment on hanger, tagging and advanced shipping notice.
Includes component kit-building, configuring barcode labels for kits and distributed order management. We can also perform in-house inspections, refurbishment and customizations, like decal services.
We are ISO 9001 Certified. Lean Six Sigma methodologies and practices maintain a high-level of quality. We can also provide specialized and in-depth quality inspections, as needed.
We provide specialized technical services—like screening/testing and software/hardware configurations—for high tech and consumer electronics companies.
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