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OUTSOURCING

Is your company challenged to . . .

  • Reduce costs?
  • "Variablize" cost?
  • Access new markets?
  • Optimize the supply chain?

Do you need to refocus your supply chain? 

ADS has a full range of services to support your initiatives, including:

  • Information Technology - ADS has the only logistics management system designed specifically for the metals industry.
  • Revenue Enhancement and System Cost Reductions - through specialized logistics services and management
  • Change Management - through analysis of your company's internal logistics processes and the external influences affecting your business
  • Supply Chain Management - through customized services, in line with a company's stated business goals

If you are considering outsourcing any or all of your logistics functions, look to ADS Logistics, LLC for the solution.   With over thirty years experience serving the metals industry, ADS Logistics has the systems, services and expertise in-house to successfully source, coordinate and manage the metals supply chain.  

ADS outsourced services are both strategic and tactical.   We offer to be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, implementing and managing the required logistics services, all in conformance with customer requirements.   Solutions are customized to meet each customer's individual needs. Scope of services will be carefully defined and negotiated.  Services include:

  • Supply Chain Management / Event Management
    • Functionality available through LoMaS®
  • Transportation Services
    • Rail, truck, water
    • Inbound/outbound from production facilities and outside processors
  • Transportation Negotiations (all surface modes)
    • Carrier selection
    • Rate negotiation
    • Carrier management
  • Distribution and Inventory Management Services
    • Contractor selection
    • Rate negotiation
    • Contractor management
  • Logistics Consulting
    • Outsourcing versus in-house distribution analysis
    • Transport routing and scheduling
    • Multi-modal concepts
  • Key Performance Indicators
    • On-time delivery performance
    • Cost-per-ton
    • On-time shipment
    • Tons shipped per-day, per-shirt
    • Carrier performance

For further information, contact:  ggustafson@adslogistics.com

 

 
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ADS Logistics, LLC operates in the State of Missouri under the d/b/a name of Alternative Distribution Systems, LLC
 
ADS Logistics, LLC and its operating divisions (Area Transportation, Roll & Hold, Integrated Solutions, and Western Intermodal), during the execution of logistics services including storage, provides such services as a warehouseman and all property accepted is subject to the standard contract terms and conditions for merchandise warehousemen, approved and promulgated by the American Warehouseman´s Association, October 1968; revised and promulgated by the International Warehouse Logistics Association, January 1998.  ADS Logistics, LLC claims a lien on all goods in its warehouses for all lawful charges for storage and preservation of the goods; also for all lawful claims for money advanced, interest, insurance, transportation, labor, weighing, coopering and other charges and expenses in relation to such goods or for any amounts owing in relation to other goods whether or not such goods remain in the warehouses.  The property covered by this receipt has not been insured by this company for the benefit of the depositor against fire or any other casualty. 

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 Last Updated On: 8/28/08