Perhaps the most significant moment in any supply chain is the one in which the goods reach their final destination. Cleveland last-mile delivery services providers know creation of a stellar product isn’t going to mean much if the correct one doesn’t make it – on time and intact – to the customer. On Time Delivery & Warehouse is one of the most trusted names in Cleveland last-mile delivery service precisely because we’ve made this such a top priority. It’s literally part of our corporate identity, and we use the latest technology in order to ensure last mile delivery services in Northeast Ohio that meet or exceed the expectations of your customers.

One of the reasons we’ve been able to serve this need so well amid the constant, frenetic pace of e-commerce growth is that in addition to our expansive networks for shipping, freight, trucking and warehousing, we’re also centrally-located for many supply chains near a Midwest urban center.

A recent report issued by industrial researchers in Chicago noted that while there is rarely a one-size-fits-all approach to urban warehousing in logistics, companies are increasingly relying on third-party firms that already have an integrated network of functional last-mile delivery centers, boots-on-the ground services and practical knowledge of issues likely to arise. Our understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities within this Northeast Ohio community uniquely positions us as a dedicated 3PL, poised to carve out competitive advantages for our Cleveland last-mile delivery services customers.

Factors in Play with Cleveland Last-Mile Delivery Services

When it comes to getting deliveries to any site on time, all cities are different, but there are a few common themes that make having a central warehouse and large fleet imperative to the final leg of your supply chain. These include:

• Congestion. This is one of the top urban woes that can negatively influence timing of deliveries. As more companies are increasing their numbers of delivery points, roadway congestion worsens, transit speeds slow and predictability with delivery times varies.
• Municipal restrictions. Unique to each individual community, some cities are imposing tight restrictions on logistics operators in the hope of reducing adverse impacts on congestion. Some have very specific restrictions on parking for deliveries – and fines for violations can add up quickly. Knowing and having processes that are aligned with them will mean greater efficiency in Cleveland last-mile delivery services.
• Higher costs. The more volume being moved through e-commerce, the more fuel, drivers and advanced technology you’re going to need. Working with a third-party logistics company that already has an established warehousing, functional automation, modern, regional distribution facilities will reduce your upfront and long-term costs.

But let’s be honest: Urban real estate is expensive. So are trucks and good people. A dedicated third-party logistics firm helps reduce your costs. On Time Delivery & Warehouse offers shared warehousing, less-than-truckload shipping, product coding and repacking, a centralized examination station, same-day shipping, last-mile delivery services and more – all consolidated to ensure our customers have advantageous options through cycles of fluctuating demand.

If you have questions about Cleveland last-mile delivery services, warehouse space and distribution 3PL partnerships, contact On Time Delivery & Warehouse by calling (440) 826-4630 or sending us an email.

Additional Resources:

JLL report focuses on urban infill warehouse and distribution space to fill last-mile gap, Nov. 19, 2018, By Jeff Berman, Logistics Management

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