Going the extra mile in logistics
How a service mindset creates new offerings
The sentiment “no man is an island” is wise for businesses to remember as well. No one can do it all. More and more, we realize how important having a supportive network of people is for success . Otherwise, roadblocks can happen that not only challenge progress, but stops it in its tracks. In the case of logistics, that roadblock could be running out of warehouse space, juggling the cost and demands of certain tasks, or not having the time for a DIY option. Sometimes the best move forward is to outsource a job. In the long run, it saves time, cost, and unwanted stress. That’s why some of our favorite customers have put their trust in MKM to take on additional services.
The best part—all the new services we offer originated from current customer needs and requests. Which means, by extension, when you reach out and ask for help, we are flexible and more than willing to tackle whatever obstacle is in your path. That action may turn into a service we continue to offer. Or, it could be one just for you. We call it ‘custom logistics’ for a reason. What we do is customized to fit the needs you have.
Take a look at some of our newest services and consider whether these or any other could be right for you.
Pad Printing - The newest offering from MKM is pad printing. This encompasses a variety of printing types: including logos on fabric, paper sleeves on books, etc. This new service came about when a customer found printing in their space to be costly and time consuming. In turn, their printer left their facility and traveled to ours. Now, this customer has offloaded some of the work and also made their custom kitting jobs even faster and easier to accomplish. This means your custom kitting job could be made easier as well.
Shrink Wrapping - One amazing company we work with is Lakeside Learning. It’s always great news when a business expands and requires more inventory or services, but the downside is space in their facility can become limited. As Lakeside grew, they had to get creative with ways to save space, which led to their shrink wrap machine being placed in our warehouse. Not only were we assisting with their custom kitting work, but now we use this valuable tool to complete a major step in the kitting process for them. The net result is saving time, resources, and space in their warehouse. Tools are a major part of our business, especially those that speed up the process of getting goods to those who need them. However, there are other ways for MKM to provide seamless service.
Warehouse Management Systems - For BDA, a longtime customer, we became an extension of their business by adopting their warehouse management system. This allowed us to make our custom kitting work together efficiently. This is one of the many ways MKM has adapted to make your work as a business more efficient.
From as simple as a shrink-wrapping machine, to as complex and large as a warehouse management system, we strive to always take care of our customers in new ways. Our business expands based on customer needs, feedback, and continuous innovation in the 3PL world. Work with MKM and you will find us asking “How can we help?” That’s because we strive to be a valued extension of the organizations we work for.
So give us a call. Let’s talk about how we might help you.