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Managing Seasonal Spikes for Retailers
Your challenge: Managing seasonal spikes without constructing a capital-intensive, fixed-cost distribution network.
Our solution: Kuehne + Nagel's customized seasonal programs, combined with our North American network of multi-client distribution centers, gives you unparalleled flexibility and agility in managing your dynamic seasonal distribution requirements. Agreements typically are structured so that you pay only for the space and services you need, when you need them.
You can take advantage of opportunistic buys and volume discounts without worrying about DC or "backroom" space constraints, avoiding capital expenditures and bypassing your already-constrained DC network.
Features include:
- North American network of facilities, all on one integrated system
- Ability to fulfill ASN and UCC 128 label requirements.
- Flexibility to add short-term or long-term distribution capacity with minimal advance notice.
- High-velocity capabilities with virtually no product limitations · Locations close to key market distribution hubs for DC or direct-to-store shipping
- Ability to manage ad or blitz merchandise and in-store sales dates
- Internet-enabled inventory visibility by SKU regardless of location
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Retailer Challenges
Store Support
Seasonal Spikes
Inventory Overflow
Special Services
Downloads (pdf)
Retail Solutions Overview
Chain Store Age reprint:
How The Home Depot leverages our flexible seasonal capabilities
Service Programs (pdf)
eVMI for Retail Suppliers
Seasonal Overflow
Disaster Relief
Case Studies (pdf)
Wal-Mart
The Bombay Company
Major card company startup
Article: "Room to Grow"
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