Case Study: Helping small businesses scale their warehousing & fulfillment
The manufacturer and distributor of organic cleaning and beauty products relies on Guardian Logistics Solutions to help them optimize space as the company grows. With Guardian as a supply chain partner, this North Carolina manufacturer benefits from all the perks of owning a warehouse at only a fraction of the cost. The company chose to outsource space and support services so it could focus on the dynamics of its manufacturing operations, relying on Guardian to help with raw materials storage and warehousing.
The challenges of managing manufacturing space
Innovative companies that specialize in unique formula development and product manufacturing require specialized services and hygienic warehousing conditions to maintain certifications. In this case, the fast-growing manufacturer needed more space to accommodate production of its popular natural products.
The most pressing space needs arose during the construction phase of its new manufacturing headquarters. The company needed flex space offsite for raw materials storage and fulfillment, while they continued the manufacturing process at their previous facility.
Many small-to-midsize manufacturers struggle with the intricacies of how to scale, as well as constrict, their industrial space and other supply chain demands, such as labor, inventory management, and fulfillment.
The benefits of dynamic warehousing
During the construction phase of the company’s new headquarters, the leadership team relied on Guardian to scale up warehousing space until the new facility was complete. Guardian offers supportive services to act as an extension of their business with space planning, labor resources, trucking, and technology that integrates into their operations. The Guardian value proposition means customers only pay for the space and resources used.
“For companies of all sizes, it’s not economically feasible to own warehouse space that may sit partially empty for portions of the year,” said Brent Smith, Guardian president and CEO. “Our goal is to partner with clients and manage the dynamics of their warehousing and supply chain challenges.”
Product manufacturers can scale and constrict space and support resources based on the demands of their business and operational cycles. Guardian established the necessary warehouse handling, storage, and fulfillment needs of the raw materials, helping the company work through growing pains during construction.
Once construction of the new facility was complete and the manufacturer moved in, Guardian transitioned into a logistics partner for excess raw materials inventory and transportation requests. Guardian was able to provide a customized solution to reduce their costs by more than 65%, compared to large third-party logistics partners who are not as familiar with localized warehousing and are not as capable of providing flexible solutions for day-to-day business operations.
Guardian Logistics Solutions is a trusted partner for businesses with supply chain operational needs across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast United States. The company offers Import/Export, Customs Bonded, and TSA-compliant warehouses in Raleigh-Durham and Charlotte, NC, plus Charleston and Greer, SC.