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Pool Distribution Services and Benefits

Pool Distribution Services and Benefits

If you are a company/retailer that needs to move a high quantity of freight long distances/cross-country that end with local distribution (pool points), then Pool Distribution should be your strategy. For companies with high freight LTL volumes requirements, our pool distribution strategy can help you deliver goods at long distances with flexible service options, reduced costs, and reduced transit times. 

 

Pool Distribution Services (DHE):

Cross-Country Pool Distribution – manufacturers & distributors can consolidate their cross-country LTL shipping, and move into an FTL process by receiving at a central location or multiple locations. We will then deliver local orders and provide overnight service to all other points.

 

Pickup or Reverse Logistics Pool Distribution – unlike most LTL carriers, we provide the same service in reverse, by consolidating services with pickups and building full truckloads to be moved to a destination point. This process occurs actively within the retail industries and corporations with active managed returns programs.

 

Pool Distribution Benefits (DHE):

Flexible Options: Dependable Supply Chain Services is an asset-based, full-service logistics company providing customers with more options to help optimize their supply chain needs.  Our enterprise services include LTL trucking, (FTL) truckload, warehousing & distribution, third-party logistics, air freight forwarding, ocean freight forwarding, and freight transport to and from Hawaii & Guam. 

 

Reduced Cost: Combine multiple orders with a single truckload quote and lower overhead expenses of a distribution center leveraging fully equipped cross-dock facilities.

 

Reduced Transit Times: We specialize in providing overnight, exception-free delivery services to over 85% of CA, AZ and NV (LTL) zip code regions. By moving multiple LTL shipments into a pool distribution model, a customer can reduce its transit time by 50%, improving speed-to-shelf rates. 

 

Dependable's pool distribution model allows for providing multiple layers of solutions including managing costs and reducing potential claims. Contact our dedicated account managers today and learn more about how we can help customize a pool distribution program for your supply chain! 

Pool Distribution

Pool Distribution

Benefits of Pool Distribution

 

Pool Distribution is a cost-effective solution for customers/businesses to move their products to end-users efficiently with less travel time and costs. The concept of the pool distribution strategy is to pool different freight going to the same area or region of distribution- very similar to "carpooling" when either commuting to work or school. If you are moving freight between several regions, shipping a high volume of less-than-truckload shipments, or looking for options to save money on more extended freight transport moves, then you should consider pool distribution as a strategy. Shipments bound for the same region of distribution that is usually shipped through LTL trucking are combined to a full trailer for delivery. Once the freight reaches its final destination, the freight is sorted for local delivery to customers. 

 

•     Truckload (TL) or Pool Distribution rates are more fixed and secured than freight LTL prices. The significant benefits of pool distribution are lowered costs for smaller shipments and giving customers an opportunity to save money on pooled shipments versus LTL transport methods that may have higher rates for smaller shipments.

 

•    As parcels are bound for one region or area of distribution, freight is consolidated in one staging area and then loaded on trailers for that specific area. This process saves on multiple resources such as overall transportation costs, time and fuel; much like carpooling. Another added benefit is that it prevents vehicle wear and tear or depreciation of trucks/trailers.

 

•    Pool distribution also reduces carbon footprint. As we move towards environment and energy conservation, pool distribution is also an effective way to reduce carbon footprints in the transportation industry as there will be fewer trailers on the roads. Fewer trucks on the road contribute to less fuel and energy consumed while transporting goods.

 

•   By utilizing the pool distribution strategy, deliveries to final destinations are executed with the least handling possible, thus resulting in less potential claims. LTL shipments have the possibilities of going through several hubs on the way to its final destination. This method can take twice as long compared to the Pool Distribution method. As parcels pass through different hubs and move from one trailer to the next, there is a higher likelihood of product damage. Opting for the pool distribution method can help minimize these risks because there will be "less handling" of your goods. 

 

Pool distribution has helped raise the service level of shipping as partners/carriers continue to add this method as one of their core services. Higher service levels across the shipping industry are essential as customers rely heavily on carriers to ship their goods, therefore, having options when shipping goods is key to streamlining overall supply chain costs. It is vital in today's evolving business culture that companies select proven partners who can offer total supply chain solutions to help optimize their customized business needs. Dependable Supply Chain Services include FTL, Warehousing & Distribution, Harbor Drayage, Global Ocean & Air, Hawaii & Guam, and Third-Party Logistics making us your all-star team for customized solutions.