With warehouses nationwide, Verst Logistics is well-positioned to handle clients’ contract logistics and warehousing needs—with dedicated warehouses and multi-client warehouses. Verst specializes in clients that need 100,000 square feet or larger spaces, storing 10,000 or more pallets.
Contract logistics and warehousing aren't an afterthought for the company and the bottom line. These are strategic, long-term decisions that your C-suite officers make after extensive research to find the right partnerships. Verst brings lengthy experience with large, complex warehouse operations. We understand the nuances required to make operations run smoothly. We can meet almost any necessary scalability with the network's reach and operational control. Our team is dedicated to your needs and offers shared warehouse models to provide a unique experience. You can connect more deeply to our service pages to explore your options and benefits.
Contract logistics is the process of outsourcing a company's entire supply chain management or a specialized niche partner. This is a third-party provider (often a 3PL). This is a high-level partnership that requires a lot of trust and transparency between all the people involved. This is different from short-term or public warehousing, where the 3PL is expected to last for years, or even the duration of the company.
Your business receives governance, service-level accountability, and customization. It's more than a service company for your industry. For high-volume, high-value supply chains, contract logistics increases and improves your bottom line.
When you begin your search for the ideal partner, you might hear about dedicated vs. shared warehouse environments. With enough product to move, your business can easily find a dedicated warehouse. However, smaller companies benefit from shared warehouse environments. The model that makes the most sense for you depends on the scale of your shipping needs.
At Verst, we use a couple of scale thresholds. These square footage and pallet counts. You'll work closely with our team to determine which is better for your company. Our team also offers flexibility for growth, seasonality, and demand shifts. We strive for consistency, control, and performance management.
WMS, EDI, and API are needed components for a customer portal's capabilities. The larger systems really need an EDI to ensure information is transferred, so you know where a package is at any time. Technology is one of the few ways to enhance KPIs, accuracy, and operational reliability. At Verst, we're continually making technological improvements, and our team keeps up with the latest trends to deliver the value you deserve. We want to be a reliable business partner for your company.
All of the people you do business with must offer vendor compliance, value-added services, and support functions. If your business partners aren't in compliance, your company isn't either. There might be specific compliance requirements in industries such as retail, CPG, automotive, and food & beverage. As part of your warehouse workflows, you may want value-added services. You need to know what you're looking for to ensure your new partner offers it. Your new partnership should reduce risks while increasing operational consistency.
It's time to start making some smart decisions. You can start assessing your needs and considering your solution designs during a consultation with our team. We can provide you with longevity and access to leadership when you need an extra helping hand. We believe in following the partnership model. You need to discuss your operational requirements and future scale. Contact us now.
We’ve got a talented team of tenured experts who can ensure logistics operations run like clockwork, with decades of experience in Consumer Packaged Goods, Auto & Industrials, ...
Read MoreWe’ve got a talented team of tenured experts who can ensure logistics operations run like clockwork, with decades of experience in Consumer Packaged Goods, Auto & Industrials, Food & Beverage and more.
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Verst offers an in-house supported, top-tier warehouse management solution and a proven commitment to continuous improvement as the backbone of best-in-class service.
Read MoreVerst offers an in-house supported, top-tier warehouse management solution and a proven commitment to continuous improvement as the backbone of best-in-class service.
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We work with Kroger, Home Depot, Amazon and Walmart extensively—as well as other major grocery and big-box chains. Our deep knowledge of retail vendor compliance requirements is one...
Read MoreWe work with Kroger, Home Depot, Amazon and Walmart extensively—as well as other major grocery and big-box chains. Our deep knowledge of retail vendor compliance requirements is one more way we help our clients to achieve their business objectives.
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From a multitude of value-added services like packing and kitting to managing changing capacity needs, we have developed a robust portfolio of...
Read MoreFrom a multitude of value-added services like packing and kitting to managing changing capacity needs, we have developed a robust portfolio of services. More vital than ever, we have our finger on the pulse of the dynamic, ever-changing supply chain industry—offering the strategic advice and consultative approach that has a direct impact on clients’ businesses.
Read LessOur customers get the best of both worlds: industry leading technology platforms along with the personal service of a family-owned business. From our customer portal to EDI integration to warehouse management, Verst is investing in technology that makes business run better.
Powered by Körber's Warehouse Management System (WMS), our best-in-class software integration allows critical data to flow seamlessly from your system, enabling real-time visibility into your inventory and fulfillment network. Standard data connectors are available for most platforms, including Microsoft, Netsuite, SAP, Amazon, and Shopify.
Verst provides a robust customer portal that allows you to track orders, status, and locations from a single dashboard 24/7.
Verst uses Cleo, a leader in ecosystem integration, to provide standard, pre-defined connectivity options for most ERP and backend systems, including SAP, Microsoft, Netsuite, Amazon, Shopify and many more. Our centralized shipping solution, CLS, enables Verst the ability to deliver high-speed shipment processing while managing all delivery modes, carrier rates, and services.
Verst provides a range of specialized and customized value-added services to meet a variety of product and industry-specific needs.
Getting CPG products ready to go to market
Read MoreVerst provides a range of specialized and customized value-added services to meet a variety of product and industry-specific needs.
Getting CPG products ready to go to market with Amazon reboxing, kitting, consolidation and co-packing services, as well as building pallet end caps for seasonal promos. Verst can even perform QA testing and rework for consumer electronics.
Supporting manufacturing readiness with building totes for JIT lineside delivery into manufacturing plants.
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Provide customer labeling for garment apparel for different brands and automated returns processing.
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Our team uses the latest productivity and design software, proprietary pricing process, industry best practices, and our vast expertise to develop a solution
Read MoreOur team uses the latest productivity and design software, proprietary pricing process, industry best practices, and our vast expertise to develop a solution to meet customer objectives. Customers gain the benefit of our operational expertise gleaned from decades of solution design experience, best-in-class standards in every solution we deploy, state-of-the-art processes and industry leading technology. With our focus on continuous improvement, Verst customers are assured of greater efficiency and productivity.
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We understand what clients care about, so we carefully track critical key performance indicators (KPIs) including inventory accuracy,
Read MoreWe understand what clients care about, so we carefully track critical key performance indicators (KPIs) including inventory accuracy, on-time inbound and putaway, on-time fulfillment for same-day and next-day, outbound accuracy, and OSHA frequency rating is one third of the industry average. An extensive catalog of more than 100 reports, customers have the information they need on demand.
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A 60-year track record and family owned business give clients a long-term partnership they can trust. With Verst, clients have direct access to the logistics expertise, strategic
Read MoreA 60-year track record and family owned business give clients a long-term partnership they can trust. With Verst, clients have direct access to the logistics expertise, strategic knowledge and tactical know-how to keep their supply chain running. Each member of our leadership team has deep expertise and long-running tenure that provides stability and confidence.
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Verst has extensive experience in moving consumer packaged goods and consumer durables for Top 500 companies—and a focus on growing CPG companies. With our extensive packaging capabilities and...
Read MoreVerst has extensive experience in moving consumer packaged goods and consumer durables for Top 500 companies—and a focus on growing CPG companies. With our extensive packaging capabilities and reputation for excellence in distribution, combined with direct store delivery options—Verst can put together the ideal solution for your business.
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Verst understands the industrial workflows and unique requirements of Auto & Industrial clients. Whether working from origin plant warehouses to buffer locations, we know how...
Read MoreVerst understands the industrial workflows and unique requirements of Auto & Industrial clients. Whether working from origin plant warehouses to buffer locations, we know how critical on-time delivery and accuracy is in this sector.
In automotive we support manufacturing with services such as line side delivery and just-in-time warehousing. Major manufacturers count on us for the Tier One systems and experienced teams that ensure successful, smooth operations.
We’ve worked with many of the top brands in food, beverage, wine & spirits to label, store and deliver goods safely to their destinations. Whether you are shipping high volumes to...
Read MoreWe’ve worked with many of the top brands in food, beverage, wine & spirits to label, store and deliver goods safely to their destinations. Whether you are shipping high volumes to retail outlets, moving goods between locations or fulfilling wine-of-the-month club boxes—Verst knows how to meet the stringent requirements for warehousing and logistics.
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Faced with unprecedented growth, Celanese needed a dedicated warehouse and contract logistics solution. They decided to partner with Verst to meet their national distribution needs, and today, operate out of a centrally located, 290,000 sq. ft. facility in Florence, KY.
With a deep understanding of the administrative and operational needs required, Verst has what it takes to successfully manage the process from start to finish.
Clients are always in capable hands. Each account management team is composed of a Verst executive sponsor, a commercial lead, and an operations lead who acts as the single point of contact. This team approach gives clients both strategic and tactical guidance.
Our detailed quarterly business reviews provide detailed updates on service levels and KPIs—and an opportunity to look ahead and plan strategies for the upcoming time period. What’s more, for one of those QBRs, Verst ownership is present to meet directly with the client executive team.
Verst contract logistics and warehousing clients benefit from responsive follow up to inquiries, inventory and shipping oversight and management, as well as the reporting and metrics to track our performance.
Verst’s fulfillment warehouses are conveniently located within 600 miles of 65% of the US population and can send packages by 2-day ground to 85% of the US population. We’ve made shipping and freight easy with central locations served by:
Get started on the road to better supply chain performance today by contacting us
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