Purolator Offers ‘Out of the Box’ Logistics Solutions for Holiday Shipping

November 16 – JERICHO, NY-- In preparation for the holiday season, U.S.businesses that ship regularly to Canada, need to review innovative ideas abouthow to control costs and maximize supply chain logistics during a stillstrained economy.
 

Purolator USA, a leading provider ofcross border logistics between the U.S. and Canada, is recognized as a “onestop solution provider” for all logistics needs.  Because of Purolator’s affiliation withPurolator Courier Ltd., Canada’s leadingovernight courier provider, the company is able to offer more extensive andinnovative delivery options within Canada.
 
“With the holiday season justaround the corner, we’re reaching out to our customers to advise them of methodsto streamline their Canadian supply chain,” said Western District Manager SeanKelly.  “Businesses may find adistribution center bypass could shave days off their transit schedule, forexample.  Or, businesses with smallershipments could cut costs by using a consolidation strategy, or by customizinga delivery schedule that meets their specific needs.”
 
Because of Purolator’sextensive distribution network throughout Canada, the company is able to offerthe option of eliminating a distribution center stopover from customers’ supplychains.  For many businesses, especiallythose with seasonal merchandise or “hot products” that are able to shipdirectly from point of manufacture or US distribution center to store shelves,stopping at a Canadian distribution center is a waste of time and money.
 
“Many logistics carriersbuild a DC stopover into a supply chain because that’s normal standardoperating procedure.  Businesses that areable to take advantage of the DC Bypass option can shave as many as 7-14 daysfrom their distribution cycle,” Kelly noted.
 
Consolidation is anotheroption for managing the holiday rush. Purolator takes advantage of its U.S. and Canadian network to combinesmaller shipments to reduce border fees, minimize split shipments and improvecustomer experience.   
 
With industry-watcherspredicting a weak-to-moderate holiday shopping season this year, businesseswill be looking to cut costs and maximize efficiencies wherever possible.  Purolator’s flexible and innovativelogistics solutionscan help businesses not only meet their holiday logistics needs, but bring anew way of thinking about Canadian logistics.
 
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About Purolator USA

Purolator USA, Inc. is a subsidiary ofPurolator Courier Ltd, Canada’s leading overnight courier company.  Purolator USAspecializes in the air and surface forwarding of Express, Freight and Parcelshipments, customs brokerage, fulfillment and delivery services to, from andwithin Canada.

In addition to facilities throughout New York,Purolator USA has locations in key markets including Los Angeles, Seattle,Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Philadelphia, Raleigh/Durham,Montreal, Vancouver and Toronto.