3PL (Third Party Logistics) Provider in Iowa and the Midwest.

Standard Distribution Co. is a Third Party Logistics (3PL)
company that provides both dedicated and multi-client warehousing and value
added services.

What is a 3PL Provider?

A 3PL (short for third-party logistics) is used in logistics and supply-chain management to outsource part (or all) of a business’ distribution and fulfillment services.

Third-party logistics providers like Standard Distribution specialize
in integrated operations of warehousing and transportation
services that can be scaled and customized to customers’ needs, to meet the
demands and delivery service requirements for their products.

When you should use a 3PL

Depending on what your specific needs and goals are, 3PL
providers like Standard Distribution Co. offer a variety of benefits including:

3PL Services from Standard Distribution

Standard Distribution Co. is a Third Party Logistics (3PL)
company that provides both dedicated and multi-client warehousing and value
added services.

With over 900,000 square feet of USDA and FDA approved
warehousing space, we have flexible options to help customers large and small
increase their supply chain efficiency and focus on their core business letting
us handle the daily burden of the supply chain.

Our 3PL Services include:

•             WAREHOUSING

•             FULFILLMENT

•             CONTRACT
PACKAGING

•             RAIL
TRANSLOADING

•             PRODUCT
ASSEMBLY

•             CROSS
DOCKING

•             TOLL
PROCESSING

•             INVENTORY
MANAGEMENT

•             QUALITY
CONTROL INSPECTION

•             KITTING

•             LABELING

•             BARCODING

•             RETAIL
DISPLAY ASSEMBLY

•             SHRINK
WRAPPING

•             RETURNS
MANAGEMENT

If you’re looking for an experienced and dependable 3PL
provider to handle all of your supply chain needs, contact the experts at
Standard Distribution here
today.

Midwest Agricultural Warehousing

If your business needs warehousing for agricultural/feed products, Standard Distribution Co. has the solution for you.

Our Facilities

With over 900,000 square feet of USDA and FDA approved warehousing space, we have flexible options to help agricultural customers large and small increase their supply chain efficiency and focus on their core business – letting us handle the daily burden of the supply chain.

What’s more, our Midwest locations allow you to save time and save money shipping product throughout the United States.

Contact us!

Our facilities provide flexibility and scalability for agricultural companies with short-term, seasonal or uncertain inventory demands.

We are here to help you in any way possible, contact us for more information on our Midwest agricultural warehousing solutions today. We look forward to hearing from you.

    USDA & FDA Warehousing in Iowa

    Are you looking for a 3PL warehousing company in the Midwest? With over 900,000 square feet of USDA and FDA approved warehousing space, Standard Distribution Co. has flexible options to help customers increase their supply chain efficiency and focus on their core business letting us handle the daily burden of the supply chain.

    Why is USDA and FDA Approved Important?

    The Food and Drug Administration is responsible for protecting the public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, and medical devices.

    Paying close attention to the certifications and capabilities of outsourced warehouse and supply chain providers is extremely important. You need to choose a company that is properly certified and capable of handling your products during all aspects of storage and distribution.

    Food Grade and Agricultural Warehousing

    USDA and FDA approved, Standard Distribution Co.’s warehousing facilities are designed to meet the needs of every type of commodity including food grade and agricultural goods.

    Our warehousing facilities offer ambient, humidity controlled storage, are monitored 24/7 and fully equipped with state of the art sprinkler systems to ensure peace of mind. Serving businesses of all size, we provide you with flexibility and scalability for companies with short-term, seasonal or uncertain inventory demands.

    Our Commitment to the Environment

    Standard Distribution Co. is proud to be the recipient of the CFU Energy Innovation Award for our Rail Way facility.  All of our food-grade and agricultural warehousing facilities are built to be as energy efficient as possible.

    In addition to our Energy Star Certification we are proud to be a major investor in the innovative Cedar Falls Utilities solar power project, “Simple Solar,” located directly across the street from our Viking Road location. 

    Here to Help Your Business

    Finding the right warehouse for food storage or agricultural warehousing and distribution is an important task that shouldn’t be taken lightly.  Our team is here to help you in any way possible so contact us today if you would like more information on our USDA & FDA Warehousing services.

      Cross Docking Experts You Can Trust

      At Standard Distribution Co. 100% order accuracy is not a goal, it’s reality! This applied to our unbeatable cross docking services. Cross docking is the practice of moving product from a manufacturing plant and delivers it directly to the customer with little or no material handling in between. With little or no storage, cross docking provides a cost effective alternative to streamline the movement of your goods. But what are the other advantages of cross docking with Standard Distribution?
      Advantages of our cross docking services include:

      *   Streamlines the supply chain, from point of origin to point of sale
      *   Shortens delivery lead times
      *   Reduces labor costs through less inventory handling
      *   Increases order fill rates
      *   Reduces inventory holding costs by reducing storage times and potentially eliminating the need to retain safety stock
      *   Products reach the distributor, and consequently the customer, faster
      *   Reduces warehousing costs

      There are some materials that are better suited to cross docking than others. Some of the ideal product candidates include:

      *   Perishable items that require immediate shipment
      *   Promotional items and items that are being launched
      *   Staple retail products with a constant demand or low demand variance
      *   Pre-picked, pre-packaged customer orders from another production plant or warehouse/Products that are pre-tagged (bar coded, RFID) and ready for sale at the customer
      *   High quality items that do not require quality inspections during goods receipt

      Our central geographic location is ideal for cross docking in the Midwest and our reliable and fast logistics professionals will see to it that your product is efficiently delivered on-time. We are here to assist you in any way possible, contact us for a fast cross docking quote today.

      We Provide the Best Contract Packaging Services in Iowa

      Is your organization in need of contract packaging services this year? We have you covered at Standard Distribution Co! Our contract packaging expertise is unmatched whether you’re shipping B2B or B2C.

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      STANDARD DISTRIBUTION CO. EXPANSION SET TO OPEN IN EARLY 2018

      Once again, in order to meet the demands of our clients, Standard Distribution Co. is set to finish construction on our 3rd addition at our Corporate Headquarters, located at 317 Savannah Park Road in the Cedar Falls, Iowa Industrial Park. 

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