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WAREHOUSING & LOGISTICS
We customize our service model to meet your company’s specific needs.
SERVICES
DRAYAGE
TRANSPORT YOUR GOODS OFF OCEAN LINERS, ONTO TRUCKS, & STRAIGHT TO OUR WAREHOUSE
Warehousing
Our Class A warehouses are all furnished with racking and equipped to receive your inventory, palletize your goods and safely store the palletized goods until they are ready to go out. Once an order comes in we then prepare your orders for their outbound journey. All our spaces are secured with cameras and alarm systems, as well as, overhead fire-sprinkler systems to protect your goods.
We specialize in cross-docking and
Amazon FBA preparations.
WMS / Inventory Management
A secure customer portal into our Warehouse-Management-System (WMS) will allow you real-time information of your inventory along with a flexible array of reports that can be transferred into Excel and other formats.
Everything you need to manage your inventory at your fingertips.
Upon onboarding you as a client we will provide training so that you are proficient in the WMS customer portal and can take full advantage of it's many features.
Drayage
Need assistance transporting your goods from the port to our warehouse?!
No Problem! Our network of drayage service providers makes it easy for us to move your goods off ocean liners, onto trucks, and straight to our warehouse.
Ask for our drayage quotes today!
Trucking / Transportation Management
As part of our commitment to provide full service port-to-door accommodations, we offer full-service distribution solutions to our clients, through our transportation operating partners. Whether you are transporting only one pallet less-than-truckload (LTL) or a full truckload of pallets (FTL) we will see it through.
E-Commerce Fulfillment
Integration! Integration! Integration!
Need I say more - unless you prefer to monitor your orders and individually email over order by order by order by order - getting a headache just thinking about it. Our WMS system has the ability to integrate with most major E-commerce platforms so that orders are sent directly to our WMS for fulfillment. Using our top-of-the-line scanner hardware we prepare the orders efficiently and accurately allowing scanner technology to check orders as they are picked to eliminate human error. All the while, you will have full visibility into the status of the order and be able to track the complete process using your secure WMS customer portal.
Value-add-services
Does your product require specific kitting services? Do you need your inventory to be checked for QC? I know it is starting to sound repetitive, but we can't stress it enough, we are a FULL-SERVICE provider. Inquire as to any specific value-add-service (VAS) that you may need and we will figure out a way to get it done.
VAS services include: Order Assembly, Pick-and-Pack, Labeling, Packaging, Price Ticket Insertion, QC and much more.
WHY US?
Glad you asked!
WestMark Logistics was created with a focused vision to provide reliable and accurate Third-Party-Logistics (3PL) services, as well as, order fulfillment services that increase your bottom line. Our goal is to preserve your margins as much as possible, which is done by offering competitive rates without charging excessive setup costs or other hidden charges/fees.
Our commitment to you is that we treat your business as more than just a service partner, we are an extension of your business - handling your time-consuming, labor intensive logistics needs - from transportation management to E-commerce fulfillment - so that you may focus on the growth of your company.
Our services include intuitive Warehouse-Management-System (WMS) software with a secure customer portal with real-time reporting. Gone are the days of waiting days for an email/phone-call update on your inventory!
With WestMark Logistics' extensive network of transportation & logistics partners along with our live/interactive Warehouse-Management-System (WMS) you can sit back and watch us streamline every part of the Third-Party-Logistics (3PL) process.
We offer seamless integrations with most major E-commerce platforms. Our web-based fulfillment software allows you a real-time inside view of inventory, orders and shipment status - enabling seamless order flow.
We pride ourselves on open communication - quick response time with accurate information - full transparency - regardless of the type of news - we know we can work through all issues as a team.
Come see for yourself why our customers are left wondering what they would do without us!
Industry Insights
E-COMMERCE VS DROP SHIPPING
UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCE
Terms such as “E-Commerce fulfillment” and “drop-shipping” get used all the time, but what’s the difference between the two models? While traditional E-Commerce fulfillment and drop-shipping both involve the process of getting your products into the hands of your customer who’s placed an order online, each involves a very different set of operations for your E-Commerce business.
E-Commerce Fulfillment:
Description: The process whereby sellers purchase goods in bulk from manufacturers, the goods are then transported to a fulfillment center and the customer orders are handled and shipped by a third-party fulfillment provider.
IN SHORT: First you buy the goods from the manufacturer - then you transport it to the fulfillment center - then you list the inventory for sale on a e-commerce platform. Once an order is placed the fulfillment center ships out the goods to the end user.
Pros:
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INCREASED PROFIT MARGIN:
Buying bulk from the manufacturer guarantees wholesale pricing.
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QUALITY CONTROL:
Having a middleman between the manufacturer and the end of sale motivated the manufacturer to QC goods before exporting them and allows an opportunity to inspect the goods before shipping to customer.
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INVENTORY MANAGEMENT:
When the order is placed with the manufacturer for a specific quantity that quantity is confirmed and can be used to track against all incoming orders.
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CUSTOMIZATION/BRANDING:
Fulfilling a customer's order from a fulfillment center allows for promotional marketing and branding material to be inserted/applied to the final package received by the end user - while there are exceptions - this isn't usually a service manufacturer's provide.
Cons:
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HIGHER UPFRONT COST:
Purchasing in bulk from the manufacturer requires an initial investment to purchase the goods upfront and cover the cost of transporting and storing the goods until they reach the end user. While the price per item will usually be lower thus increasing the profit margin - the initial out-of-pocket far exceeds that of drop shipping.
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GREATER RISK:
When purchasing the product upfront in bulk the seller is taking on exposure on the complete quantity of good - anything purchased that does not sell is a loss to the bottom line profit - however, this is usually offset by steeper discounted wholesale prices from purchasing in bulk.
Drop Shipping:
Description: The process whereby product fulfillment occurs when items are shipped directly from the manufacturer or wholesaler to the customer. A third-party seller facilitates drop shipping through their website and digital marketing efforts, and is able to profit off the margin created by circumventing the traditional retail supply chain.
IN SHORT: First you sell the goods on a e-commerce platform before you own it - you only purchase the goods from the manufacturer once the order is placed by an end user. The manufacturer then ships the order out directly to the end user.
Pros:
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LOW RISK:
Since the product is not actually purchased until after the sale to the end user there is no exposure to owning inventory that does not sell - asides from returns.
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MINIMAL UPFRONT COSTS:
Aside from marketing costs and some additional ancillary cost there is no upfront cost of goods. This makes this business model preferred for companies with limited capital.
Cons:
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LOWER PROFIT MARGIN:
Without bulk purchases from the manufacturer pricing discounts are significantly reduced.
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NO CONTROL OF QUALITY:
Without having a middleman between the manufacturer and the end user their is no motivation for the manufacturer to QC the goods before shipping to the customer.
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INVENTORY OUT OF STOCK:
When the manufacturer stops producing the product there is no remaining inventory for sales. There usually is not a lot of visibility into the inventory before it runs out which may upset customers due to order cancelations.
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NO CUSTOMIZATION/BRANDING:
Manufacturers typically will ship the product as is without branding or promotional marketing material. Additionally, the manufacturer will likely have other vendors selling their products creating a competitive market with little opportunity to customize the product and distinguish yourself from the competition.
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CONTACT
Warehouse Locations
RedLands:
27164 San Bernardino Ave
RedLands, CA 92374
Bar Harbor:
14780 Bar Harbor Rd
Dock Doors 1-3
Fontana, CA 92336
Employment
To apply for a job with WestMark Logistics, please send a cover letter together with your C.V. to: info@westmarklogistics.com
Contact Us
p. 909.515-WEST