LOGISTICS

Agriculture

INDUSTRY FOCUS

Most people don’t fully understand the level of cutting-edge systems and technology that drives the modern agriculture industry. From farmers, distributors, wholesalers and producers, Ag companies know that logistics and technology play a key role in complex agriculture supply-chains.

DTC helps you create value by applying digital and analytics technologies to new business models and product offerings. We combine our know-how of best-in-class logistics and distribution with great customer service, all the while leveraging our extensive partner network to get you some of the best prices in the 3PL agriculture industry.

AGRICULTURE SUPPLY-CHAIN OPTIMIZATION AND VALUE CREATION

The agriculture industry faces unique challenges and an already-complex food supply-chain. Growers must balance production. Processors must comply with stringent food handling and security measures and regulations. Shippers must navigate difficult farm and rural operating environments and conditions. And most of all, everyone must work together to get food products to market faster.

We offer specific systems, technology and logistics insights that help you proactively handle fluctuating demand and seasonality, real-time shipment monitoring and locating to validate the safety and condition of perishables, and tracking and documentation for regulatory compliance.

Supply-chain processes are inherently complex across industries, with multiple functions interacting with different, potentially conflicting objectives and numerous dependencies between material and information flows. The agriculture supply-chain is further complicated by fragmented inbound and outbound networks. The typical agriculture supply-chain involves three steps: from farmers to intermediate silos, from silos to transformation plants, and from transformation plants to clients. Each step requires multiple decisions.

We understand the different regulatory and safety requirements for storage, handling and distribution; and our long-standing customer relationships in the industry are built on best-in-class performance. The agricultural logistics infrastructure that we customize for your supply-chain will be tailored to your production plants, delivery networks and other operations. We also work with the relevant government agencies and regulators to ensure compliance.

Services Provided

— IT and ERP Integration

— Warehousing

— Transport

— Logistics Consulting

We understand that your business is only as strong as the decisions you make. Our team of logistics experts help you make smarter decisions, faster. Tell us your most demanding requirements. Bring us your toughest challenges. We’ll partner with you to develop smart solutions based on innovative, customer-driven logistics and distribution strategies. All backed by over a century of service and expertise. Any company can offer warehouse space. But few logistics providers can provide the storage, service and problem-solving capabilities of DTC.

Intermodal Transportation Network

Across the country or across town, the warehouse and distribution experts at DTC will handle all your transportation logistics needs. From flexible brokerage and managed transportation services, to express expedited delivery, dedicated capacity and consulting services, we provide mission-critical oversight of carriers, vendors, freight audits and payments, claims, charge-back notifications and other processes. Most of all, our transportation experts take the time to understand your requirements. Trained in operations, analytics, procurement and customer service, we work with you to design the optimal routes for your supply-chain, determine the most efficient carriers and ensure that they perform at a high level.

Warehousing & Distribution

For over a century, we have been providing warehousing services for clients, with extensive knowledge in warehousing for public, contract and distribution center management. This expertise, along with our strong network of industry connections, enables us to provide access to any size facility you need in whatever location is most advantageous to your business.

With multiple facilities supported by comprehensive logistics solutions, we offer specialized storage services including food grade storage, climate-controlled storage, cold storage, and ambient storage.

Technology & Systems Integration

See how our technology and systems can help integrate, automate and control your supply-chain and streamline your distribution. Stay in sync and streamline your logistics. Integrating your internal ERP, EDI and software systems with your supply-chain is critical to keeping your data and your people on the same page. Our technology systems integrate with your existing software so they can speak the same language and keep your data up-to-date. By streamlining how data is shared, you’re able to make better decisions, faster.

With industry leading technology and tools that provide 24/7/365 inventory access, real-time data and reporting, order fulfillment and shipping/tracking tools, we can implement solutions that fit the specific IT needs of your supply-chain.

With innovative supply-chain technology comes the ability to make better business decisions. That’s why we’ve invested in advanced systems to help streamline and integrate your warehousing, transportation, order fulfillment and inventory management needs. Whether you are a manufacturer, supplier or retailer, DTC provides technology that gives you complete control over your inventory. Our integrated technology systems give you the data, control, and oversight you need to inform your supply-chain decisions.

We know the impact technology has on your core operations, your supply-chain and your profitability. Because of that, your logistics partner should continually push to improve operations and adapt to the dynamic demands of omni-channel markets. Integrating your internal ERP, EDI and software systems with your supply-chain is critical to keeping your data and your people on the same page. Our technology systems integrate with your existing software so they can speak the same language and keep your data up-to-date. By streamlining how data is shared, you’re able to make better decisions, faster. For over a century, we have been providing logistics solutions for clients, with extensive knowledge in warehousing for public, contract and distribution center management.

INDUSTRIES SERVED

DTC LOGISTICS
Unrivaled end to end supply-chain services and solutions

All industries face logistical challenges that are unique to the products they distribute and the customers they serve. Understanding your business and the capability to adapt and respond to your needs sets Distributor’s Terminal apart. DTC provides world-class shipping and logistics with unrivaled end-to-end supply-chain services and solutions. We meet the demands for operational efficiency and flexibility in a constantly changing world, helping ensure no compromises to your supply-chain.

Agriculture
Agriculture Supply-chain Optimization and Value Creation

Most people don’t fully understand the level of cutting-edge systems and technology that drives the modern agriculture industry. From farmers, distributors, wholesalers and producers, Ag companies know that logistics and technology play a key role in complex agriculture supply-chains.

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Healthcare & Pharmaceutical
Digitally-managed Distribution of Time-critical Products

Patients rely on your products. Make sure your supply-chain is up to the challenge. We’re proactive in managing your logistics needs, helping reduce costly damages and exceptions to better protect your bottom line and your patients. With real-time data, supply-chain optimization, damage and cost reduction strategies, and aligning customer expectations with transportation and industry best practices, we help you deliver on your promise to patients.

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Automotive
Reduce Lead Times, Floor Space and Inventory Levels

Solutions built for the automotive industry. From sourcing and supply of raw materials, inbound component assembly, outbound automobiles to end users, to aftermarket automotive industry logistics, we adapt to meet changing needs and growth of your business.

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Industrial / Manufacturing
No Matter Your Industry, We Keep Your Freight Moving

Industrial and manufacturing clients know that the right logistics, the right supply-chain can be make or break. Our industrial logistics solutions give you the right balance between quality, cost, flexibility and standardization. We help you meet the challenges you face in a dynamic market that is often underpinned by regulatory demands and supply-chain disruptions.

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Food & Beverage
Creating a Smarter Food Supply Chain

When you need to deliver the freshest food and beverage products daily, partner with the experts who know your business as well as you do. Our FDA Certified facilities have maintained a Superior Rating with the American Institute of Baking (AIB) since 2009. This certification provides assurance that our facility is maintained to the highest standards of quality, cleanliness and food safety for customers with food service and dry product storage needs.

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Consumer/CPG
CPG Supply-chain Efficiency, from Production to Distribution

Big sales volume can mean big challenges. We provide customized, end-to-end logistics for CPG producers in all sectors to keep your products on the shelf, safer, faster and where you need them. With agile solutions that flex with seasonality and deliver major competitive advantages, our logistics experts work side-by-side with CPG clients to deliver real value.

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A CENTURY OF SERVICE

It takes great service to build a company that can last. Distributors Terminal Corporation (DTC) has lasted for over 100 years, continuously managed and operated by the Hendricks family for more than four decades. We’re extremely proud of our longevity and look forward to the next century of service.

The Longview

HOW WE SEE THE WORLD

We take the time to learn your business. That kind of service and insight is what sets us apart. Understanding your needs and the capability to adapt and respond to change is why clients depend on us year after year.