Warehousing and Distribution Services

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If you are growing or trying to right-size your distribution network, you need to maintain high service levels and keep costs in-line. Our Warehousing and Distribution services with staffing expertise, facilities infrastructure and supply chain technology can help to re-balance your operations to achieve your goals.

Distribution Solutions

As you grow, your distribution system can get stretched to the breaking point. What to do? You could build your own intricate, in-house technology, industry expertise and facilities infrastructure. Or save yourself the added hassle with UPS Warehousing & Distribution as your third-party logistics service so you can get back to doing what you do best.

Receiving

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We help you transport and receive your goods, with the perfect balance of speed, compliance and cost.

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Fulfillment

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When orders come in, goods need to go out, fast. Your customers expect it. And we can help you do it.

Count on us for:

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Returns

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Sometimes the sale isn’t over when the goods ship. An impressive returns process is a sure way to keep loyal customers coming back.

We're returns experts in:

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Technology

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Our integrated technology stack enables operational efficiency, provides visibility, analytics and robust performance reporting, including:

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Warehousing & Distribution Value-Added Services

We offer a variety of in-warehouse value added-services to support your specific needs.

Packaging Solutions
We can help design and procure the appropriate packaging materials to protect your product and minimize dimensional weight. Additionally, Innovative damage protection services are available through the UPS® Packaging Innovation Center. Branded, environmentally conscious, temperature-sensitive and optimized corrugation packaging—as well as store-ready product displays—are also available.
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Product Customization
We offer a wide range of postponement services, including hardware and device configuration, software installation, light assembly of finished goods, literature add-ins and the addition of documentation and labels.
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Retail Compliance
From labeling to quality checks, we help you avoid fees and chargebacks from retailers. We also provide services like garment on hanger, tagging and advanced shipping notice and FBA preparation services.
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Kitting/ Pre-Assembly
Includes virtual kits, component kit-building, configuring barcode. We can also perform in-house inspections, refurbishment and customizations.
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Quality Inspections
We are ISO 9001 Certified. Lean Six Sigma methodologies and practices maintain a high-level of quality. We can also provide specialized and in-depth quality inspections, as needed.
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Technical Services
We provide specialized technical services—like screening/testing and software/hardware configurations—for high tech and consumer electronics companies.
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Ask a Logistics Expert

Questions? We’ll connect you to people with answers.

Need assistance with small package questions?

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UPS Supply Chain Symphony®

Insight and control: Make informed decisions faster with UPS Supply Chain Symphony. Collect, manage and integrate your supply chain data in near-real-time for enhanced visibility from a single sign-on platform that’s intuitive and connected.

Learn More about Symphony

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UPS eCommerce Fulfillment

With decades of experience fulfilling for some of the nation’s largest retail brands, you can be confident UPS® eCommerce Fulfillment has the speed, scale and technology to help provide a seamless experience for your customers.

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Nearshoring: Why Businesses are Moving Their Supply Chain Closer to Home?

With special attention to nearshoring in Mexico and China, we’ll provide insights on how businesses can capitalize on shifting global supply chain dynamics in 2025.

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