This article talks about your courier options when you are instructed by a Mass Retailer to use their preferred carrier.
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Transportation Management You Can Trust
Whatever you’re shipping, you need to know that your transportation management provider is reliable and that orders will be delivered on time, with absolute accuracy and cost-effectiveness. You can trust McKenna Logistics to cover all of your supply chain logistics needs from scheduling & packing to delivery and the ability to track and trace your products every step of the way on their journey to market.
Experience, Resources, Relationships
McKenna Logistics has specialized in supply chain logistics for CPG’s throughout its nearly 60 years in the logistics industry. Whether your products are dry food goods, electronics, household goods, sporting equipment, or hardware and appliances, we know what it takes to get the job done right.
We know how to customize a transportation management solution for you, and we will conduct a Needs Assessment at the start of our partnership to ensure we understand your product, your business and your clients’ needs. Whether you need small package, LTL or full truck transportation for your products or customized pick and pack order fulfillment, we have the answer.
Our Netview logistics software and our partner’s tracking systems allow you to check on your shipment at any stage of freight shipping process so you will always be informed. You’ll know when your shipment leaves the warehouse and you’ll know when it has arrived with your client.
McKenna’s long-standing partnerships and solid relationships with national freight shipping lines not only guarantee your level of service, they save you money. You will benefit from McKenna’s volume shipping with discounts ranging from 5 to 25% less than you would pay when sourcing carriers independently.
Freight Transportation Worldwide
Although McKenna specializes in Canadian supply chain logistics and assisting our US clients plan their strategies for the Canadian marketplace, we have the capacity and relationships to handle your transportation management anywhere in the world.
Contact us today for more information about our Transportation Solutions.
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