New Acquisition Expands Solutions
We're pleased to announce Saddle Creek's acquisition of ProLog Logistics Inc., a warehousing and fulfillment company headquartered in San Diego, Calif. The acquisition reflects our on-going commitment to strategic growth as well as our commitment to expanding our integrated logistics service offerings to better serve our customers.
In business since 1996, ProLog offers order fulfillment, warehousing, ecommerce, call center and customer care services from locations in San Diego and Lexington, KY. ProLog will remain under its current management structure and will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Saddle Creek.
The team at ProLog shares our customer-driven focus and commitment to service excellence. We welcome them to Saddle Creek and look forward to sharing their state-of-the-art capabilities and expertise with our customers. Learn more.
Cliff's Notes
Focusing on Fulfillment
E-commerce and multi-channel retailing are the new reality in today’s marketplace. Growth of these practices is having a tremendous impact – not only on shoppers’ experiences, but also on the supply chain as we know it.
Never has order fulfillment been a more critical business function. Consumers demand the perfect order every time. They also expect to have a consistent brand experience from channel to channel – whether they’re shopping by phone, on a pc, or in a store.
Providing effective order fulfillment in this environment has proved challenging for many companies we’ve talked to. The practice has evolved to a level of sophistication that requires carefully planned processes, state-of-the-art systems, and efficient transportation – all of which require extensive expertise and resources that can divert attention away from core competencies. Scalability is also important. Operations must be readily expandable to meet future needs quickly and easily.
Often, companies recognize that they can better control costs, accommodate business growth, and ensure service excellence by outsourcing some or all of their fulfillment needs. Turning to a third-party provider offers a number of advantages, including...read more