Warehousing and Distribution Services, Order Fulfillment, Outsourcing Logistics

“Everyone is always very congenial and very helpful, whether we are discussing something over the phone or are at WOW grading a load of cheese.”

“When visiting WOW to grade cheese, everything we ask for ahead of time is ready.”

“We greatly appreciate WOW personnel’s predisposition to point out concerns and/or inconsistencies with loads, whether with paperwork, receiving issues, etc., so that problems can be resolved right from the beginning.”

“Very efficient!”

Jennifer Armbruster
Office/Customer Service Manager
Kineva Foods Company, Inc.

3040 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Appleton, WI 54914
Phone: (800) 236-3565
Fax: (920) 734-2697

sales@wowlogistics.com

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Top 10 Reasons Companies Outsource:

1	Reduce and control operating costs
2	Improve company focus
3	Gain access to world-class capabilities
4	Free internal resources for other purposes
5	Resources are not available internally
6	Accelerate reengineering benefits
7	Function difficult to manage/out of control
8	Make capital funds available
9	Share risks
10	Cash infusion

Top 10 Factors in selecting a 3PL:

1	Commitment to quality
2	Price
3	References/reputation
4	Flexible contract terms
5	Scope of resources
6	Additional value-added capability
7	Cultural match
8	Existing relationships
9	Location
10	Other

Top 10 Factors for Successful Outsourcing:

1	Understanding company goals and objectives
2	A strategic vision and plan
3	Selecting the right logistics provider
4	Ongoing management of the relationships
5	A properly structured contract
6	Open communication with affected individuals/groups
7	Senior executive support and involvement
8	Careful attention to personnel issues
9	Near term financial justification
10	Use of outside expertise