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Retail Logistics Checklist for Big-Box Success

Retail Logistics Guide: Key Strategies for Successful Big-Box Launch Introducing your product into retail stores calls for a launch playbook that’s vastly different from that of online sales. Big box stores play by a different set of rules – think strict vendor requirements and costly fees for non-compliance.  Even if you’re a seasoned pro at e-commerce …

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Black Friday and Cyber Monday | Maximize Your Potential with the Right 3PL

During Cyber Monday and Black Friday, online sales soar to unprecedented heights; savvy businesses turn to the strategic initiatives of third-party logistics (3PL) providers to ensure seamless and efficient order fulfillment.   Tap Into Value-Added Services Third-party logistics (3PL) providers offer numerous value-added services that can greatly aid your supply chain during the holiday season.  Leverage …

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FOB Price vs. Delivered Price for Logistics Savings | FST Logistics

How understanding FOB price and delivered price helps companies save on logistics costs Young brands are often taught that having distributors and retailers handle order pickup is the easier and more cost-effective way to manage transportation. However, there is a tipping point where the drawbacks of customer pick-up (CPU) and freight-on-board (FOB) pricing outweigh the …

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FST Logistics Named 2023 Top Food Chain Providers

FST Logistics is honored to be named one of the 2023 Top Food Chain Providers. This recognition is given by Food Chain Digest, the official magazine of the FoodShippers of America (FSA). The program highlights third-party logistics companies (3PLs), freight brokers, motor carriers, rail/intermodal and maritime companies (ocean carriers and port authorities) that excel in capabilities and service to foodshippers. …

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Does Your 3PL Do Quarterly Business Reviews? They Should.

The trucking market shifts often and inventory errors add up fast. Unnecessary expenditures can balloon if not found and addressed quickly. But pausing to evaluate operations is rarely an option for strapped logistics teams. This is particularly true for scaling brands that experience fast change with new and growing customer demands. Brands should be able …

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FST Logistics Acquires Hyway Trucking, Expanding its Footprint in Ohio

Dublin, OH – September 29, 2023 – FST Logistics, a 100% employee-owned leading third-party logistics (3PL) company headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, proudly announces the successful acquisition of Hyway Trucking, a prominent transportation company based in Findlay, Ohio. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in FST Logistics’ growth strategy and strengthens its position in the …

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Michelle Manley, Recipient of the 2023 Women in Supply Chain Award

Michelle Manley Named Recipient of the 2023 Women in Supply Chain Award 

Columbus, OH—Sept. 18, 2023 — Food Logistics, the only publication exclusively dedicated to covering the movement of products through the global cold food supply chain, and Supply & Demand Chain Executive has named Michelle Manley, Director of Customer Relations at FST Logistics, as a winner of this year’s Women in Supply Chain Award.   Michelle has over …

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FST Logistics Announces Executive Leadership Changes 

FST is pleased to announce the promotion of Zak Hancock to Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Brad Wright to the role of President. At FST, we pride ourselves on the continued growth of our company, and the promotion of these two employee-owners is a direct correlation to their contribution to the success we have seen …

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FST Logistics Attending Natural Products Expo East 2023 

FST Logistics Business Development and Executive Leadership teams will be attending the Natural Products Expo East 2023 Show at the Philadelphia Convention Center, September 21-23, 2023.  The team is looking forward to making many new connections during Expo East and exploring how FST’s supply chain solutions can scale to meet the needs of individual brands.  …

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FST Logistics Acquires Fifth Warehouse in Grove City, OH 

Columbus, OH – FST Logistics, a 100% employee-owned third-party logistics (3PL) provider specializing in dry and temperature-controlled storage, has acquired its fifth warehouse in Grove City, Ohio. This newly acquired facility spans over 187,000 square feet, increasing FST’s overall warehouse space to over 1.4 million square feet within their Central Ohio footprint.  This warehouse, referred to …

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How a Single-Source Logistics Provider Can Help You Scale, Quickly

You have numerous options when managing the supply chain of an emerging CPG brand. Yet, the decisions made early on can greatly impact the speed at which your company grows. You can choose to work with a variety of different logistics providers with one managing warehousing and others overseeing different transportation lanes or modes. This …

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The Importance of Being an ESOP

FST Logistics was founded in 1991 by Art DeCrane with the vision to become a single-source logistics partner for high-growth food and grocery brands. With only 11 employees, DeCrane quickly grew the brand through warehouse acquisitions and customer partnerships.
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